`4 Pump Court is a good ensemble whose reputation for large banknote construction disputes has legitimately grown in recent years. They are able to employ an impressive array of talented lawyers. Roger Stewart QC of 4 Square has an extensive construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy and PFI practice, as well as extensive experience representing contractors, subcontractors and consultants in cross-border disputes. Timothy Chelmick is another key person to consider in this area. As the “premier port of call for construction disputes,” Keating Chambers` lawyers regularly appear before the ICC, as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in complex and high-end litigation. “Commander-in-Chief” Marcus Taverner, Q.C., is often involved in high-value disputes in the United Kingdom and Europe; He appeared in Amec Foster Wheeler Group Ltd v TAQA Bratani Ltd, acting on behalf of the defendant in a case concerning the modification of an oil rig in the North Sea. Alexander Nissen, Q.C., “unprecedented,” represented the successful plaintiff in Grove Developments v. S&T (UK) Ltd, a landmark decision on payment terms under the Housing Benefits Act. “Rightly regarded as one of the leading business groups with good strength in depth and a dazzling array of legal talent.” Littleton Chambers is “an excellent set of quality consultants”.
Traditionally strong in labor disputes and commercial disputes involving individuals, the whole is an increasingly preferred choice for international commercial disputes and civil fraud. Members regularly cooperate on high-quality cross-border issues, and in Abdulrahman Al-Subaihi and Jamal Al-Muzein v. Mishal Al-Sanea, Rupert D`Cruz KC and Alexander Halban act on behalf of the plaintiff in a dispute regarding the payment of $20 million in attorneys` fees involving allegations of undue influence and breach of fiduciary and corporate capacity under Saudi law. Senior juniors such as Marc Delehanty and Nicholas Goodfellow each play an important role for defendants in the large multi-party lawsuits Privatbank v. Kolomoisky, Bogolyubov, Teamtrend Ltd and others, and Jinxin Inc. v. Media Partners and Silva, LLC and others. Keating Chambers is a “leading construction litigation group” and has an “excellent reputation”. The ensemble demonstrates extensive experience representing clients before DIFC tribunals and DIAC, ICC and LCIA arbitration in construction disputes ranging from airports and high-rise buildings to hotels and factories. Richard Harding QC specializes in construction and engineering disputes and has extensive experience in handling disputes in the transportation, energy and real estate sectors. Adam Constable QC is another big name and focuses on shipbuilding and offshore construction. Krista Lee QC has extensive technical experience and experience advising on wind farm and power plant projects.
39 The Essex Chambers construction team has “the strength of depth,” with members often engaged by governments, contractors and builders in international disputes. Stuart Catchpole QC is Kier Build`s lead counsel in Kier Build Limited v Cameron Taylor One Limited, a dispute arising from the faulty design of the parking lot of a large shopping complex. Meanwhile, the “respected” Paul Darling QC in Blue Manchester traded for NWGR, a dispute over defects in the lining of the Hilton Manchester Hotel. Quadrant Chambers is a “high-quality commercial complex” that “has gone far beyond its maritime roots.” The “forward-looking, economically savvy and user-friendly” chambers have “embraced technology that has left others far behind” and have “a number of good options at all levels for trade disputes.” Notable cases include DAZN v. IMG, in which Paul Downes KC quotes Nicola Allsop on behalf of the defendants in a dispute over the rights to broadcast Italian Serie A football in Brazil and whether their disruption due to COVID-19 constitutes a force majeure event. Simon Rainey KC also directed Joseph Sullivan on behalf of the defendant in Conocophillips Company v. Chrysaor E&P to enter into a contract used to purchase the plaintiff`s $2.6 billion oil and gas exploration and production business in the United Kingdom. `Future-oriented` Hardwicke has been involved in a variety of construction disputes, with instructions regarding coating defects in particular increasing. Paul Reed, QC, supported by “worker” Sarah McCann, acted on behalf of the lead defendant in Boots UK Ltd & Prudential Pensions Ltd against (1) N and Walk Realisations Ltd, (2) Rotary Yorkshire Ltd, (3) Ridge & Partners LLP, (4) Maintenance Facilities Management Ltd, a multi-million pound claim following a major fire. Meanwhile, Nigel Jones QC was tasked with directing Catherine Piercy in Lessors & Management Company of Herons Court v. HeronsLea Limited, NHBC and others, defending a lawsuit brought by 20 apartment building owners for multiple alleged defects.
XXIV Old Buildings works closely with a number of local and international law firms in Dubai. Arshad Ghaffar has an extensive litigation practice with extensive knowledge of construction and engineering as well as a particular interest in aviation law. “Atkins Chambers is a leader in construction and has David Barnes as its senior clerk. He is very good with customers and creates trust. Atkin Chambers is “extremely strong” and specialized, with an international reputation for advocacy and consulting in the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors, with the group`s international projects accounting for more than 50% of its members` instructions. The “impressive” David Streatfeild-James QC led Andrew Fenn to seek judgment for Connect Plus in Connect Plus (M25) Ltd v. Highways England Co Ltd, a £100 million dispute in TCC arising from payment terms in a £6 billion PFI contract. Stephanie Barwise, Q.C., appeared before the TCC for BHC Limited in BHC Limited v. Galliford Try Infrastructure Ltd and commenced a Part 8 declaration action regarding the significance of certain modifications granted under the contract. Members of the Crown Office Chambers are experts in construction and engineering disputes and arbitration; Some of the high-profile cases involving Class Members involve disputes related to the construction of oil and gas facilities, railways, roads and ports. Roger Ter Haar QC has an established presence in the international field of construction arbitration. Andrew Rigney QC also has an extensive international arbitration practice covering the entire Middle East.
Crispin Winser QC was appointed Queen`s Counsel in 2021. “St. Philips is a driving force on Birmingham`s legal scene and its more than 130 lawyers cover every practice area a law firm needs. Commercial and criminal complexes are excellent with stellar silks and senior juniors. “One of the most important packages for construction issues”, 4 PUMP COURT`s lawyers are involved in a number of PFI projects and are engaged to advise authorities, financiers and contractors. Outstanding technician Sean Brannigan QC brought Matthew Thorne to represent the successful contractor before the High Court and Court of Appeal in Cyden Homes v. North Midland Building, a case that highlighted a key issue related to the parties` ability to agree on how time extensions should be dealt with in periods of simultaneous delay. “Quick and persuasive” Duncan McCall QC directed James Bowling in Clancy Docwra v. EON Energy Solutions, a major dispute arising from liability statements for underground obstacles encountered during the installation of a district heating network in central London. Atkin Chambers is an “excellent ensemble” and a “must-have ensemble for construction and engineering disputes”. Class members are active in a wide range of complex and large-scale disputes involving energy, water, health, transportation and mixed-use development projects.
Andrew White, Q.C., represents clients in key infrastructure litigation in the Middle East. Chief of Staff Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC is active in mixed-use development and oil and gas. Serena Cheng QC and Shourav Lahiri are other big names in energy and commodities disputes; Based in Singapore and previously a partner at Reed Smith in Dubai, Lahiri has extensive expertise in offshore oil and gas storage and production. 4 New Square maintains a strong contractor customer base and is “excellent for construction disputes.” Roger Stewart QC offers his clients a “wonderful plea”. It is taught by Sir Robert McAlpine in Sir Robert McAlpine v. David Chipperfield Associates and Hoare Lea, a £35 million claim by designers and builders for construction defects and resulting delays.