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Chambers and Partners Asia 2011

Keating Chambers houses a number of highly regarded international arbitration barristers. Philip Boulding QC is noted as a "rock-solid and hugely popular" barrister with a strong focus on arbitrations in the Far East. He has handled a string of construction and infrastructure arbitrations in both Hong Kong and Singapore. His colleague Tim Elliott QC is particularly skilled at handling construction arbitrations, and has recently acted for clients in two Hong Kong proceedings. Sources commend his "ability to perform effectively in front of any type of tribunal." Richard Fernyhough QC has a formidable reputation as an arbitrator, and has acted in major cases in the region in construction disputes, including cases seated in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Ian Pennicott QC is a member of the Hong Kong Bar and regularly appears in arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, including recent disputes in the construction and power sectors. Also at Keating Chambers, Stephen Furst QC is praised for his "awareness of the commercial imperatives and ability to focus on the issues quickly and clearly." He has acted as counsel in recent projects-related arbitrations in Hong Kong and Thailand. Nerys Jefford QC maintains a strong reputation for her handling of construction, engineering and shipbuilding arbitrations in Hong Kong and Singapore. Robert Gaitskell QC attracts praise as counsel and arbitrator, and has extensive knowledge of the construction and engineering sectors.


Further Information
For further information on how our members can assist you, please contact 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.