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Anna Laney KC KC
Position
Barrister whose core practice centres on construction related matters, whether they be traditional contractors/employers claims, professional negligence disputes or insurance issues. She is also regularly instructed in relations to commercial contractual and tortious matters. She is an experienced advocate appearing regularly in the High Court and in domestic and international arbitrations as well as within the alternative dispute resolution forums of mediation and adjudication.
Career
Called 1998; Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
TECBAR; COMBAR; London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.
Education
Charterhouse; Victoria University of Manchester (LLB Hons 2(1)).
Lawyer Rankings
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Anna Laney – Crown Office Chambers ‘Anna is an incredibly strong advocate: she is a real go-to on complex construction matters. When working with her you know you have a really strong, safe pair of hands.’
Boasting a strong track record in international disputes, Crown Office Chambers’ key strengths lie in construction and engineering arbitration across the Middle East. Key members of the set include Andrew Rigney KC, full-time arbitrator Roger Ter Haar KC, and Crispin Winser KC, the latter pair enjoy a strong reputation in energy and infrastructure arbitration. Anna Laney’s broad caseload encompasses airport, residential, and stadium developments.
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Anna Laney KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Anna is extremely talented. She is the most inclusive and team-focused barrister: her manner with everyone ranging from the client to the most junior member of the team, is excellent, and a skill that is vastly overlooked. To boot, her legal ability really is second to none: her advocacy, both complex in its approach, but succinct and to the point, really is her strength.’
Crown Office Chambers continues to build a solid international arbitration practice, with a particular geographical focus in the Middle East and Asia. Andrew Rigney KC has an enviable track record of acting in international large scale, high-value arbitrations, most notably in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. Anna Laney KCis often instructed as sole counsel on several disputes in the GCC and is the senior junior behind Crispin Winser KC in a complex high-value dispute in Oman. Richard Sage established a strong international arbitration practice with recent work highlights involving the construction of power plants, hydroelectric stations and wind farms.
London Bar > Professional negligence
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Anna Laney KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Highly experienced and knowledgeable. A formidable advocate and negotiator. Excellent at explaining to instructing solicitors and clients in a clear, accessible way.’
London Bar > Construction
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Anna Laney KC– Crown Office Chambers ‘Anna is extremely talented. She is the most inclusive and team-focused barrister: her manner with everyone ranging from the client to the most junior member of the team is excellent. Her legal ability is second to none. Her advocacy is complex in its approach, but succinct and to the point. Anna is certainly the advocate you want on your legal team.’