Energy and Natural Resources
Marcus Taverner QC is praised for the manner in which he conducts his cases. "He glides from one stage to the next seamlessly, maintaining control at all times and making sure that the pressure is kept up on the other side." He is heavily involved in the energy arena, and recently handled matters arising out of the FPSO and LNG sectors.
Finola O'Farrell QC specialises in construction and engineering disputes and has a loyal following. Clients are attracted to her as she offers "clarity of thought and detailed understanding of her cases.
John Marrin QC has many supporters too, due to his "excellent strategic advice and supportive approach." Renowned for his innovation and his strong lateral thinking, he has acted on matters relating to a number of power projects.
Richard Harding QC has settled in well to his role as a silk, and has a strong reputation in the energy field. He is especially sought out for his experience in arbitration, particularly in regard to issues arising out of the oil and gas industry. A good portion of his practice is conducted in the Middle East and he is a fluent Arabic speaker. Like Harding,
Simon Hargreaves QC has taken to silk well. He is noted as a "commercially minded, well-focused and tenacious individual."
Adam Constable QC prowess in arbitration has won him deserved praise. "Forceful in his advocacy and imaginative in his legal analysis," he focuses on construction and engineering disputes and related professional negligence and insurance work. Solicitors like him as he is "a smooth and relaxed advocate who is the ideal junior."
Paul Buckingham engineering background at a global oil major is seen as a real bonus to his practice. When combined with his obvious legal skills, this makes him "a good match for anyone." He recently acted for a major US contractor in connection with claims for defects arising in high-pressure compressor sets supplied by a Middle Eastern supplier for a gas pipeline project in the Mediterranean. Buckingham is recommended along with , a regular in complex engineering arbitrations and litigations that encompass aspects of both UK and international law. Sources comment on his "superb critical judgement and ability to untangle problems." They also commend the fact that "he works round the clock for you."
Chambers and Partners, 2011
‘Among the best for energy-sector construction’, Keating Chambers houses the ‘very bright’ Finola O'Farrell QC, who gives ‘clear, concise advice’, and the ‘reliable and user-friendly’Alexander Nissen QC. Robert Gaitskell QC and David Thomas QC are also well known in the field. New silks Simon Hughes QC and the ‘likeable and hardworking’ Adam Constable QC are also recommended.
Legal 500, 2011
At Keating Chambers, the ‘capable, likeable and hardworking’ Adam Constable QC was led by ‘impressive cross-examiner’ Marcus Taverner QC in an ICC arbitration about the construction of a pipeline between Qatar and Abu Dhabi. ‘Hardworking and bright’ qualified engineer Paul Buckingham handles heavy engineering and international oil and gas matters, while‘experienced advocate' Simon Hughes QC successfully defended Rolls-Royce Power Engineering. Finola O'Farrell QC, Paul Darling QC and Alexander Nissen QC are all well regarded.
Legal 500, 2010
Further Information
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