Lucy was called to the Bar in 2001 and joined Keating in 2004. She has rapidly acquired an impressive specialist practice in construction, engineering, energy and shipbuilding. Her practice includes claims for and against construction professionals in these sectors and construction-related issues such as insurance, bonds and guarantees. She is frequently instructed in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
A popular and forceful advocate with significant hands-on experience of running high value and high profile litigation from pre-action stage to trial and in the Court of Appeal (both as junior counsel and in her own right). She is counsel of choice for several major contractors, including some whose experience of her began when she was on the other side.
Lucy also has extensive adjudication experience, from drafting referral documents to tactical matters and oral advocacy both during the adjudication and in enforcement proceedings, in particular including the various jurisdiction issues.
Lucy particularly enjoys disputes involving complex technical issues. Her approach is focussed, practical and commercial.
Recommendations
Construction
“continues to impress observers with her performances far above the level expected from barristers of her call”...“Her position on some of the leading mandates at the Bar in recent years is well documented.”
Chambers and Partners 2012
Professional Negligence
"is exceptionally good for her level of call" “particular flair for dealing with knotty legal issues."
Chambers and Partners 2012
"is headed for great things,"..."she is certainly someone who moves things along in a constructive way"..."A great team player."
Chambers and Partners 2011
Construction
"gives robust and confident advice and is excellent in court."
Legal 500, 2010
Construction
“impresses with her ability to simplify the complex technical aspects of a case.”
Chambers and Partners 2010
“Also recommended is Lucy Garrett... she too has seen her profile boosted by work on the Wembley-related cases.”
Chambers and Partners 2009
“played an active role in the litigation of the Wembley cases…Her “excellent written submissions” came in for particular praise.”
Chambers and Partners 2008
“up and coming.”
Legal 500 2007
Recent Work
Construction and Engineering
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Counsel for the contractor in a high value dsipute on the NEC2 form arising out of an infrastructure project.
- Counsel for the contractor in a multi-billion dollar arbitration relating to the construction of the new metro in Dubai.
- Counsel for the contractor in multiple simultaneous ICE arbitrations arising out of a utilities project.
- Counsel for a subcontractor on the numerous dispute arising out of the Wembley Stadium project, including two substantial trails and two appearances in the Court of Appeal.
- Counsel for a contractor on £100m plus multi-party dispute arising out of a catastrophic fire.
- Counsel for a major contractor in a technical dispute arising out the construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
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Numerous adjudications and enforcements representing both employers and contractors including a number of reported cases on points of law, in particular the first post-Melville Dundas case.
Shipbuilding
- Commercial Court litigation as counsel for the employer in a shipbuilding dispute involving a heavy delay claim.
- Counsel for the employer in a technical shipping dispute arising out of a project for the design and construction of 30 ships.
Energy
Counsel for the employer in two major ($100m and $8m respectively) ICC delay and disruption arbitrations relating to the construction of the BTC oil pipeline.
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Counsel for the employer in a delay and disruption arbitration relating to the construction of accommodation platforms near Qatar.
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Counsel for the contractor in a delay claim arising out of the construction of a nuclear power plant.
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Counsel for a Grand Cayman Island contractor in an arbitration under LCIA Rules relating to the supply of components on a project for the construction of a liquefied petroleum gas storage facility in Qatar.
- Counsel for the engineer in a fees claim relating to the provision of Front End Engineering Design (FEED) services.
Professional Negligence
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Counsel for the architect in a high value claim involving seven parties arising out of the construction of a luxury home.
Counsel for the employer in a technical dispute involving a professional negligence claim against engineers and conflicts of law arising out of the construction of an oil platform.
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Counsel for the employer in a multi million pound defects and professional negligence claim.
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Numerous surveyors' negligence claims acting for both surveyor and employer.
Information Technology
- Counsel for a software developer in a dispute relating to multi-core processors and including various licensing issues.
Publications
- Keating on JCT Contracts [Looseleaf & CD-Rom] Member of Editorial Team, (2010).
- Contributor, Keating on Construction Contracts (8th Edition & 1st supplement) (Sweet & Maxwell 2009).
- Contributor, The Technology and Construction Court by Mr Justice Coulson (1st Edition) (Sweet & Maxwell 2006).
- Editor of Adjudication Society Newsletter (www.adjudication.org) (2005- 2008).
- Lecturer on King's College MSc in Construction Law (2006).
Education and Professional Career
B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature (First Class) University of Manchester
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn)
Prince of Wales Scholar, Grays Inn
Tenancy at 2 Temple Gardens
Tenancy at Keating Chambers |
1998
2000
2001
2001
2002
2004 |
Other Information
Lucy enjoys reading. Her current recommendation is Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, A Taste of Sorrow by Jude Morgan and anything at all by Georgette Heyer.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss ways in which Keating Chambers can assist you or your organisation, please contact Senior Clerk,
Nick Child, in the first instance, on +44(0)20 7544 2600. The teams of Clerks will be pleased to advise you on the member of Keating Chambers appropriate to your requirements.
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