Construction and Engineering Expertise, Keating on Building Contracts, JCT, ICE, I Chem E, Fidic and NEC

Construction and Engineering

Recent Work

Substantial domestic arbitration relating to renovation and refurbishment of substantial London property.
M&E related disputes, involving concert halls, hospitals and the London Aquarium.
PFI agreements relating to the construction and operation of schools, academies, hospitals, and prisons.
The high profile ‘B of the Bang’ litigation in the TCC.
Advising local authority on NEC standard form as to substantial disputes on public transport project.
Advising on claims arising out of construction of high tech laser facility.
Appearing in Court of Appeal on pay when paid clause.
Advising on HK arbitrations relating to claims for additional payments under or pursuant to the contracts.
Advising on liability of contractors for pipe failure under term utility contract.

Responsible since the 1950s for the renowned leading text on construction law, 'Keating on Building Contracts', Keating Chambers has an enviable and long-established reputation for excellence in construction and engineering disputes.

A key feature of the law relating to construction and engineering is that it is highly specialised. This is reflected in the multiplicity of forms of contract, which Members of Keating Chambers are closely familiar. The depth of its experience is no better demonstrated by the fact that widely used commentaries on all JCT contracts, the ICE form, the I Chem E Contract and the FIDIC ‘Rainbow Suite are written by members of Keating Chambers. These publications will soon be joined by the widely anticipated ‘Keating on NEC’.

Members of Keating Chambers have been instructed as counsel in connection with many high-profile major construction projects, including Wembley Stadium, the Millennium Stadium, the London Eye, the Swiss Re Tower ('the Gherkin'), Portcullis House, the Royal Brompton Hospital, the Trafford Centre, the Lowry Centre, All England Lawn Tennis facilities at Wimbledon, the Great Eastern Hotel, the Great Western Hotel, Aintree Racecourse, the Bath Spa and many more.

Long-time market leader Keating Chambers "continues to blaze a trail in construction law." Ever-present in the leading matters of the day, it houses "the finest barristers and extremely helpful, down-to-earth clerks - it's service with a smile all round."

Further Information
For further information on how our members can assist you, please contact the Director of Clerking, Paul Cooklin or Senior Clerk, Nick Child in the first instance on +44 20 7544 2600. The teams of Clerks will be pleased to advise you on the member of Keating Chambers appropriate to your requirements.