Chambers of Paul Darling QC
15 ESSEX STREET, LONDON, WC2R 3AA, ENGLAND
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- Work 020 7544 2600
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- Fax 020 7544 2700
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- 1045 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar
Construction
Within Construction, Keating Chambers (Chambers of Paul Darling QC) is a first tier firm,
‘Premier construction set’ Keating Chambers remains ‘streets ahead of its competitors’, and its clerks are ‘approachable, realistic and offer an unrivalled service’. ‘Fearless on his feet’, Marcus Taverner QC is ‘quite simply the best construction barrister around’. Paul Darling QC is ‘creatively aggressive and stunning in cross-examination’. Stephen Furst QC has ‘superb ability to get to grips with technical issues and translate complicated concepts into simple matters’. New silks Adam Constable QC (‘a real star, who will no doubt become an outstanding QC’); Simon Hughes QC (who ‘works with you every step of the way’); and Vincent Moran QC (‘a breath of fresh air, who gives bullish, no-nonsense advice’) are all highly regarded. Among the juniors, Marc Rowlands is appreciated for his ‘tenacity and technical expertise’, Jonathan Selby has ‘an excellent way with clients’, and Piers Stansfield gives ‘spot-on advice and is very willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done’.
Energy
Within Energy, Keating Chambers (Chambers of Paul Darling QC) is a third tier firm,
‘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.
Information technology
Within Information technology Information technology – Leading Silks
International arbitration
Within International arbitration, Keating Chambers (Chambers of Paul Darling QC) is a third tier firm,
Keating Chambers is the ‘set of choice for construction matters. It has an impressive depth of knowledge and breadth of experience’. Marcus Taverner QC is an ‘aggressive but tactically astute silk, down-to-earth with the common touch’. David Thomas QC has ‘enormous capacity for detail, absorbing and understanding information quickly to give clear legal and strategic advice’. The ‘very calm and very persuasive’ Stephen Furst QC’s ‘grasp of the issues is first-rate’. ‘Clients love’ Philip Boulding QC, who is ‘very practical and produces the best conference plans around’. Richard Harding QC’s ‘depth of knowledge and experience of international arbitration always shine through’, and ‘his command of the Arabic language gives him a competitive advantage’. The ‘clever, thorough and very commercial’ Adam Constable QC is ‘first class’. Marc Rowlands is praised for his ‘terrific technical ability’ and ‘broad experience of international arbitration’.
Professional negligence
Within Professional negligence, tier 4
Keating Chambers is a ‘very strong set’, where key individuals include Marcus Taverner QC, who is ‘highly recommended for construction matters’; the ‘brilliant’ Alexander Nissen QC; and Adrian Williamson QC, who is a ‘leader in the field’. Also recommended are Krista Lee and the ‘very able’ Adam Constable QC.
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