UK Bar
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)
Richard Harding KC of Keating Chambers is a multilingual arbitrator with substantial experience acting under the rules and laws of numerous jurisdictions in the Middle East, including Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. He possesses expertise in various types of construction and engineering matters, and has handled a number of project-related disputes concerning railways, roads, factories, water infrastructure and high-rise developments.He often acts aschair of the tribunal.
Strengths
"Richard Harding is very knowledgeable about disputes concerning the Arabic-speaking world."
"Richard is an absolutely outstanding barrister and a remarkably good arbitrator."
"Richard Harding is Mr Middle East. There's few in the market that know more about the region's construction arbitrations than him."
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Richard Harding KC is a multilingual advocate representing a wide variety of clients including governments, professionals, private employers and contractors in construction and engineering disputes, particularly in the Middle East. He has significant experience in cases that engage various Middle Eastern laws, such as those of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE. These disputes often pertain to oil and gas, transport and retail projects. He has handled matters under LCIA and DIAC rules.
Strengths
"Richard Harding is the go-to silk in the Middle East for construction cases as far as we're concerned."
"Richard has one of the best reputations in the market for Middle East work. He's a leading silk and a very nice opponent to be against."