SILK PROFILE
Lynne McCafferty KC

Lynne McCafferty KC

UK Bar 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Share profile
Chambers ranking badge
4 Pump Court
 4 Pump Court

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Construction

London (Bar)

17 years ranked

Construction: Professional Negligence

All Circuits

2 years ranked

Information Technology

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

Provided by 4 Pump Court

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Lynne McCafferty KC has a commercial practice specialising in construction and engineering, energy, international arbitration, professional negligence, and technology & telecoms law.

Lynne has substantial experience of large-scale, high-profile litigation and arbitration in the UK, the Middle East, and the Far East. Her practice ranges from huge infrastructure projects, to multi-million pound commercial and residential developments, to high-profile PFI projects. She enjoys working with and leading large teams of solicitors, juniors, and experts.

She has extensive advocacy experience in the Technology & Construction Court in England, international arbitrations, and adjudication proceedings. She is registered as an advocate with the DIFC. She is highly experienced in cross-examining expert witnesses in a wide range of disciplines and is noted for the rigorous attention to detail and forensic understanding required for heavy technical cases.

Lynne has been instructed as Counsel under a wide range of arbitration rules including ICC, LMAA, LCIA, DIFC, and DIAC. She also sits as an arbitrator and has been appointed by the ICC and on an ad hoc basis. She is also a TECBAR-accredited adjudicator.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Construction - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Information Technology - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

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.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Lynne McCafferty is an absolute star. She is massively prepared and nothing was too much trouble. She is great on her feet.

    ConstructionUK Bar

  • She is a charming individual who is great at leading teams.

    ConstructionUK Bar

  • She is robust, her cross-examination is a masterclass to watch and her written advice is so good.

    ConstructionUK Bar

  • She is very technically good and strong on her feet.

    Construction: Professional NegligenceUK Bar

  • Lynne McCafferty is excellent and one of my go-to KCs.

    Construction: Professional NegligenceUK Bar

  • Lynne McCafferty is very strong and I really rate her.

    Construction: Professional NegligenceUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at 4 Pump Court (138)

All Circuits

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership