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Richard Harding KC

UK Bar 2026

Keating Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Richard Harding KC 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 as chair of the tribunal.

Strengths

Richard is extremely efficient, rigorous and no-nonsense.

Richard Harding is extremely hardworking. He knows construction law inside out. He is very quick and comprehensive in his assessment of issues.

Richard is excellent. He is hot in the Middle East, and he is very good and experienced.

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.