The Directories

Below are quotes from some of the professional directories regarding Keating Chambers.

Construction

Its barristers' strength lies in the fact is that they are very good at rolling their sleeves up and working as part of a team..."very knowledgeable members"..."incisive advice"..."always ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in"..."when you're in the trenches, it's good to have them with you"..."you can choose any of them for construction arbitration and you know it will be done well"..."the overall quality is extremely high - the fact that they have now almost as many QCs as juniors is testament to their quality"..."they really know their stuff and are prepared to take a commercial view"..."excellent on strategy and tactics"..."commercial and extremely clued-up on all aspects of public procurement"...very close to the industry and has a good array of personalities...very accessible and has its finger on the industry pulse...Barristers here give robust commercial advice and don't stand on ceremony...Solicitors appreciate the members' ability to combine an understanding of the full spectrum of construction and engineering matters with a welcome approachability...Long-standing construction powerhouse Keating Chambers "produces talented barristers like Manchester United produces talented footballers," and maintains its dominant market position. Its barristers, served by clerks who "always have someone to offer you and who always go the extra mile," are in constant demand for some of the most challenging and high-value construction disputes around. As well as mentioning the "great strength in depth" on offer, sources further acknowledge the "polite, affable service" provided here. Significant domestic and international work abounds at a set that continues to thrive despite the prevailing economic uncertainties in the construction sector.

Energy and Natural Resources

Keating Chambers offers "a first-class service on power projects and all construction-related areas." Its "friendly, professional, commercially aware and intellectually outstanding barristers" are backed up by clerks who are "very customer-focused in their approach to fees and time constraints."

International Arbitration

Keating Chambers has great credentials in the construction field, but gains a broad array of commercial instructions. Keating Chambers has a number of silks with significant reputations as international arbitrators.

With excellent connections in the Middle East, this set has earned a reputation for excellence in a range of construction matters. Client service is another strength for this set, with one interviewee stating that the clerks are "amongst the best in London." The set prides itself on its strength in depth, ensuring that it can offer clients a comprehensive service on cases of all sizes.

Professional Negligence

Keating Chambers is another major presence in the technology and construction section of the professional negligence field. Strong across the ranks, it has members who are "totally immersed in their subject" and sought out for the most complex matters. Keating Chambers is rated for ‘professional negligence claims against construction professionals of all kinds’.