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Below are quotes from some of the professional directories
regarding members of Keating Chambers and the clerks' team.
Construction
The other ‘pre-eminent’ construction set is Keating Chambers .
With 16 QCs and 32 juniors, its ‘strength across the board is
excellent’.
John Marrin QC remains an ‘impressive’
authority, although some feel he currently spends the greater
part of his time on international arbitration.
Richard Fernyhough QC also largely acts as an arbitrator but
is nonetheless still considered to be ‘one of the best’ for
advice. The’ thorough’
Stephen Furst QC is active as counsel, recently
appearing in the high-profile Bath Spa dispute.
Paul Darling QC is a ‘charismatic, powerful advocate’
who enjoys a high profile.
Philip Boulding QCworked on a big TCC trial in 2006
concerning an oilrig in the North Sea, while
Tim Elliott QC remains ‘authoritative’ and
‘client-friendly’. The esteemed
John Uff QC largely handles arbitration and
Treasury cases these days, although he does appear in
construction adjudications.
David Thomas QC is a good choice for heavily detailed
cases, particularly those relating to design liability. His
‘analytical mind is second-to-none’. The ‘enthusiastic’
Marcus Taverner QCenjoys a ‘huge reputation for the big
cases’. ‘Strategically very sound’, he can ‘can change his
game to suit the circumstances’.
Finola O'Farrell QC is ‘very good on the
detail’, while
Adrian Williamson QC is ‘very strong on
cross-examination’, recently appearing in
Associated British Ports v HSS.
Rosemary Jackson QC is an active advocate who recently
made silk, as did
Alexander Nissen QC, who is ‘full of energy’, yet is ‘very
measured’ in his advice. The quality of the juniors at the set
is ‘exemplary’. ‘Incredibly bright, personable and
user-friendly’,
Adam Constableappeared in
Associated British Ports v HSS and the
ongoing Thelwall Viaduct case.
Nerys Jefford QC is a ‘subtle sledgehammer’, while
the ‘extremely bright’
Simon Hargreaves’ recent cases include
Cleveland Bridge v Wembley in
the TCC. Senior junior
Sarah Hannaford QCis ‘conscientious and hard working’.
The ‘very effective’
Richard Harding boasts a solid big Middle
East practice.
Simon Hughes appeared in the Thelwall
Viaduct litigation, while
Marc Rowlands appeared with
Richard Fernyhough QCin
Multiplex v
Honeywell.
Piers Stansfield whose ‘calm exterior hides
a really tough fighter’, appeared in a TCC case concerning a
building at Heathrow Airport.
Jane Lemon,
Jonathan Lee,
Paul Buckingham and
Jonathan Selbyare other popular choices, while
Lucy Garrettand
Elizabeth Repper are up and coming. Notably, former TCC
judge
His Honour Peter Bowsher QC now practises as an
international arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator
Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Mediators
Robert Gaitskell QC is a seasoned advocate and an
authority in construction and engineering matters. His expertise as
a mediator is widely recognised, and he is often called upon to act
on overseas matters. He is considered demanding of clients and
parties prior to mediation, but nevertheless his ‘genial manner’
and meticulous preparation continue to win plaudits.
Energy
Keating Chambers’
Robert Gaitskell QCis a ‘leading light in the construction and
energy field’ and has recently mediated disputes concerning power
stations in North Africa and the Mediterranean, as well as
arbitrating disputes concerning a defective rig and an oil tanker
terminal on the African coast.
Paul Darling QC is a ‘remarkable negotiator’, while
Finola O'Farrell QC‘knows energy inside out’.
Alexander Nissen QC was appointed silk in 2006 and clients
praise his ‘awareness of the issues’, while
Simon Hughes is highly regarded for his
knowledge of the nuclear power sector.
Information and technology
Professional Negligence
Leading construction set Keating Chambers covers the full
range of work emanating from the construction industry, including
professional negligence.
Marcus Taverner QC,
Alexander Nissen QCand the ‘extremely impressive’
Nerys Jefford QC, all come highly recommended. The clerks at
the set received high praise from solicitors for the excellent
service they provide.
The Barristers
"pre-eminent"
"strength across the board is excellent"
"host of fantastic arbitrators"
Legal 500 2007/2008
”This set has used its renowned construction expertise and client
base to push into the energy sector”
Energy & Natural Resources, Chambers & Partners
2007
This “consistently good” set “really knows its
stuff on construction.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners
2007
“Keating Chambers houses some of the best-known
and most highly regarded barristers in the field.”
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering,
Chambers & Partners 2007
"Barrister for barrister, many solicitors consider this set to
be ‘the best, all the way down the line.' Much of its success
is ascribed to a progressive recruitment programme that ensures
'quality never falters, whether at silk or junior
level.' "
Chambers UK: A client’s guide to the UK legal
profession 2006, Construction.
Its ‘depth of expertise and administrative efficiency' allows
Chambers justifiably to claim that it stands ‘head and shoulders
above all other construction sets’
Legal 500, 2005
"This set is distinguished by the ‘true star quality’ it has to
offer"
Chambers UK: A client's guide to the UK legal
profession 2006, International Arbitration
"Excelling in both international and domestic markets"
Legal 500 2005, Construction.
Our “success is ascribed to a progressive recruitment programme
that ensures ‘quality never falters, whether at silk or junior
level’”
Chambers UK: 2006.
Keating Chambers’ involvement in high profile litigation was
recognised by Chambers UK: 2006 when it
noted its “stellar reputation for its members’ involvement in
many of the landmark decisions that form the current law on
construction professional negligence.”
The Legal 500, 2005 (Construction
section) also remarked on Chambers’ consistency in
“Excelling in both international and domestic markets, its members
[having] appeared in 40 reported cases during 2004, eight of which
were in the Court of Appeal”.
Chambers is “known for its expertise in construction law, [and]
provides a host of arbitration specialists and arbitrators”
Legal 500, 2005, Commercial
Arbitration.
The Clerks
"The clerks at the set received high praise from solicitors
for the excellent service they provide"
Legal 500 2007/2008
…Solicitors continue to praise the excellent service they
receive from the clerks, the “unsung heroes of the backroom,” and
draw attention to the “vast array of clever people” who cater for
the full spectrum of domestic and international construction
disputes….
Construction, Chambers & Partners
2007
Keating Chambers retained the title of "Construction Set of the
Year" at the Chambers & Partners Bar Awards which were held at
the Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday 4th October 2007.
Keatings were praised by the judges for being “utterly adept as
counsel in both domestic and international construction, energy and
professional negligence matters” and for having “an impressive
number of appointments as adjudicators, mediators and arbitrators –
a testimony to their all-round excellence”.
Chambers team of clerks were singled out for praise for being
“friendly and efficient” and for ensuring that “dealing with this
set is a pleasant experience all round”.
Chambers & Partners Bar Awards
2007
The clerks’ ability to assist clients by matching members'
specialist qualifications and experience to the client's needs is
exceptional : ‘They will always go out of their way to find exactly
the right person for a case’”.
Chambers UK: 2006
The clerks at the set received high praise from solicitors for
the excellent service they provide.
Legal 500, 2006
Chambers achieved public recognition of its exceptional client
service by winning the title of ‘Client Care Chambers of the Year
2005’ at the Chambers and Partners Bar Awards. Our ongoing
commitment to client care explains why Keating Chambers continues
to be the choice of clients from around the world needing advice
and representation in construction law.
Chambers & Partners Bar Awards
2005
Further InformationFor further information on how our members can assist you, please contact the Senior Clerks,
John Munton and
Nick Child, in the first instance, on +44(0)20 7544 2600. They and their teams of Clerks will be pleased to advise you on the member of Keating Chambers appropriate to your requirements.