Construction

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Rebecca Drake
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Rebecca Drake

39 Essex Chambers
Rebecca provides very clear and focused advice to clients, making it easy for them to understand the implications and next steps needed. Rebecca develops a good rapport with clients by quickly understanding the issues in the matter, but also makes it clear that she is aware of the commercial outcome required. Rebecca has excellent knowledge and application of construction and contract law. She is adept at thinking outside the box in order to advance and provide different arguments. Rebecca is articulate and finds the right tone to address points. I would highly recommend Rebecca and strongly consider her for future instructions.
Abdul Jinadu
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Abdul Jinadu

Keating Chambers
Abdul is exceptionally knowledgeable and technically strong, with the ability to analyze complex legal and commercial issues quickly and provide clear, practical advice. He is able to communicate difficult concepts in a concise and accessible manner and is responsive, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. He presents arguments with clarity and confidence, responds effectively to questions and challenges, and is adept at distilling complex issues into compelling submissions.
David Sheard
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David Sheard

Keating Chambers
David Sheard is, in my view, the outstanding construction junior at the Bar. He combines exceptional technical ability with first-rate judgment, a deep understanding of the construction industry, and a remarkable ability to get to the heart of even the most complex disputes. His advocacy and written work are consistently of the highest quality, and he inspires confidence in clients and legal teams alike. David is a pleasure to work with, relentlessly hardworking, and always focused on achieving the best outcome. He is undoubtedly destined for greatness and has all the attributes of a future leader of the construction Bar.
James Frampton
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James Frampton

Keating Chambers
I was impressed by James's ability to quickly absorb information, understand the situation, and focus on the issues that mattered most. He was extremely knowledgeable, with a strong grasp of both the facts and the wider strategy. His advocacy was clear, persuasive, and well-judged throughout. What particularly stood out was his ability to think on his feet. He was receptive to last-minute instructions and new ideas and was able to adapt his approach seamlessly without losing focus on the key objectives. No viewpoint was dismissed; all contributions were considered thoughtfully. James communicated clearly throughout, explaining complex matters in an accessible way and ensuring we were fully prepared for the hearing. He was also a genuine pleasure to work with: approachable, collaborative, and responsive at every stage. His professionalism, flexibility, and expertise gave us confidence that the case was being presented as strongly as possible.
Marc Lixenberg
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Marc Lixenberg

Atkin Chambers
Marc is friendly and approachable and listens carefully before providing careful and detailed advice. He is very diligent, and I know he reads everything and does not cut corners. His written advice is always very detailed and carefully put together so that it reads well not just for me but also for clients. He provides great detail and careful explanation as to even the smallest detail. I have total confidence and faith in what he does and have never had to question anything.
Alexander Burrell
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Alexander Burrell

4 Pump Court
Gideon Scott Holland
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Gideon Scott Holland

Keating Chambers
Gideon has a solid understanding of PFI projects, issues, and the interface with construction-related matters. Gideon is always well prepared and provides sound advice on complex issues. Gideon works collaboratively as part of a team, including with instructing solicitors and professional consultants. He comes across well in face-to-face client conferences and builds trust with his considered approach and clear, concise advice. Gideon's written submissions are well-reasoned and draw on all available evidence and supporting authorities. I have found Gideon flexible in prioritizing tasks and meeting client deadlines.
Nick Kaplan
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Nick Kaplan

4 Pump Court
Nick is my go-to when it comes to swift and detailed advice on complex issues. He is very skilled at sifting through the bluster to land at the key issues and respond with sharp legal discourse and application. Commercially astute and legally minded, he adds depth to any case and is quick-thinking in the courtroom.
Richard Sage
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Richard Sage

Crown Office Chambers
I worked with Richard on a construction arbitration and found him to be a highly capable and dependable barrister. He has strong technical and legal expertise. His advice is clear, thorough, and well-reasoned, which is especially valuable on complex disputes. Richard works well as part of a team and is responsive and practical in his approach. He maintains a calm and measured manner even in demanding situations and is a pleasure to work with. He is a very reliable choice for complex construction disputes.
Dermot Woolgar
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Dermot Woolgar

Crown Office Chambers
Dermot Woolgar is meticulous and exceptionally fastidious in his preparation, approaching every case with exacting standards and an unwavering commitment to getting the details right. His analytical rigor and thoroughness are immediately apparent, and he leaves no aspect of a case unexplored. Clients and instructing solicitors can be confident that he will have mastered every nuance of the evidence and identified both the strengths and potential vulnerabilities of the case.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Katy Handley
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Katy Handley

4 Pump Court
She is happy to speak directly to clients and tempers her advice accordingly. She is always commercial with one eye on costs as well as the value of the claim. I have found her very easy to work with; she is very bright and gets to grips with the facts of the matter swiftly and addresses the legal issues accordingly. A pleasure to work with.
Win Jin Teh
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Win Jin Teh

Keating Chambers