Lynne McCafferty KC

UK Bar

Lynne McCafferty KC is lauded for her skill in complex, highly technical construction disputes. Her robust domestic practice complements her impressive international arbitration offering, which is focused on the Middle East. She is particularly active in disputes involving aspects of professional negligence. She receives extensive praise for her client-friendly approach.

"Lynne has a real understanding of what judges are thinking."

"Lynne McCafferty is a winner."

Lynne McCafferty KC acts in professional negligence claims for and against a broad range of construction and technology-based clients, including surveyors, architects, computing consultants and software designers. She also has considerable experience in advising professional indemnity insurers in associated coverage matters.

"Lynne has excellent attention to detail and is good with clients."

"Lynne has a real understanding of what judges are thinking."

Lynne McCafferty KC represents clients ranging from specialist software providers to large-scale government bodies. She is recognised for her ability to make complex technical material comprehensible.

"Lynne has excellent expertise in this area - she is well used to difficult and highly complex disputes and able to cut through to the key issues."

"Lynne is a real stalwart in the area."

Lynne McCafferty KC has strong experience acting in significant infrastructure and procurement disputes. Her practice is particularly strong in the Middle East, and she is comfortable operating under ICC, UNCITRAL, DIFC-LCIA and DIAC rules. She is considered a go-to silk by many of the leading construction law firms.

"Lynne McCafferty is an absolute delight to work with. She's calm and in control, a persuasive advocate, on top of the detail and unfailingly nice to everyone."

"Lynne is fantastic, a real pleasure to work with. She's very approachable, super client-friendly and great on her feet."

"Lynne McCafferty is a real inspiration to the industry. She's great."

Lynne McCafferty KC is highlighted for her effective advocacy both in written submissions and in the courtroom. She is frequently instructed by engineers, utilities companies and other industry professionals for her expertise in the energy sector.

"Lynne McCafferty is an extremely strong advocate."

"Lynne is a brilliant trial advocate and thorough in her preparation."

"Lynne is an iron fist in a velvet glove. She is a persuasive advocate and a fighter."

"Lynne is a pleasure to work with. She is very approachable and super client-friendly."