The English Bar: Construction
Leading silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Sean Brannigan KC
4 Pump Court'Sean commands respect before arbitral tribunals of the highest calibre. His cross-examination of witnesses and experts is formidable, founded on his excellent case preparation. Sean combines hard work reviewing complex evidence with an innate ability to get to the nub of an issue, which wins him the respect of tribunals. He is also an excellent team player, working effectively with junior counsel and solicitor teams.'
Stuart Catchpole KC
Atkin Chambers'One of the finest leading counsel of his generation in construction. Deep knowledge of the legal and technical issues. A ferocious cross -examiner.'
Serena Cheng KC
Atkin Chambers‘Serena’s attention to detail is unrivalled. She is also robust and a strategic genius.’
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
Atkin Chambers'Chantal is a class act as a barrister. She always prepares her cases thoroughly and can see the wood from the trees. She gives strong and very clear opinions and robust, commercial advice. She is truly excellent on her feet, really knowing how to influence a tribunal.'
Karim Ghaly KC
Atkin Chambers‘Karim has an excellent command of the room when he speaks. The way he can take the case and paint a vivid picture for a tribunal is unrivalled. He builds rapport quickly with witnesses, tribunals, and experts alike.’
Richard Harding KC
Keating Chambers‘He is extremely experienced and a skilled manager of heavy, complex cases. He is also collegiate, hard-working and imaginative.’
Alexander Hickey KC
4 Pump Court'Alex is especially strong on cross-examination, he's very good at telling a story through his cross-examination and taking an arbitrator along with him.'
James Howells KC
Atkin Chambers'James has outstanding forensic attention to detail. His advocacy is extremely effective, because he has done the work: he knows exactly where and what the evidence is, and his planning and case strategy is of the very highest order. His work rate and availability - day and night - is outstanding. He is a brilliant member of any team. His drafting is also lucid, focused and highly effective.'
Simon Hughes KC
Keating Chambers'Simon is an exceptionally effective advocate. His cross-examination is incisive and penetrating, consistently getting under the skin of the key issues without lapsing into unnecessary aggression. He has an outstanding ability to distil complex factual and technical material into sharp, persuasive points that resonate with tribunals.'
Riaz Hussain KC
Atkin Chambers'He is a real team player, who is willing to get into the detail and get his hands dirty. His manner with witnesses and tribunals is calm and sincere, and he is able to demonstrate a strong command of the key facts and issues.'
Simon Lofthouse KC
Atkin Chambers'Driven with an unmatched work ethic even at the bar, superb cross examiner, attention to detail on another level, gains the trust of the Tribunal and never loses it, a total delight to work with. A superb silk whom clients can count as being prepared for any eventuality and is totally unflappable in the heat of battle. Simon appreciates the trust that clients place in him and literally leaves it all out on the field in every hearing. You always want him in your corner.'
Lynne McCafferty KC
4 Pump Court‘Detail orientated, diligent and above all, approachable. An excellent advocate. Lynne gets the point across without being aggressive or “showy”. She lets the facts speak for themselves.’
Andrew Rigney KC
Crown Office Chambers
Marc Rowlands KC
Keating Chambers'Devastatingly good at cross-examination - razor-sharp mind with a wit to match.'
Roger Stewart KC
4 New Square Chambers'Roger is highly authoritative and knowledgeable, with an excellent understanding of the commercial dynamics which underpin the dispute.'
David Streatfeild-James KC
Atkin Chambers'David is one of the most experienced barristers in the sector and delivers advice which pulls no punches. He is a great advocate and leads litigation teams.'
David Thomas KC
Keating Chambers'Combines intellectual range with unrelenting forensic preparation.'
Andrew White KC
Atkin Chambers'Andrew is an exceptionally skilled advocate whose depth of legal knowledge and strategic insight are matched by his clarity in communication and persuasive advocacy. He brings authority, precision, and calmness to complex proceedings, ensuring that every argument is presented with maximum impact. His professionalism and commitment inspire confidence, making him an outstanding leader in any dispute team.'
Crispin Winser KC
Crown Office Chambers
Adam Robb KC
'Adam is an exceptionally able advocate whose strengths lie in his meticulous preparation, measured style, and excellent analytical skill. His oral advocacy is clear, structured and strategically focused. His cross-examinations are purposeful, reflecting his thorough grasp of the evidence of the case.'
Rupert Choat KC
Atkin Chambers'He is immensely clever and has an encyclopedic knowledge of construction law. On his feet he is clear, succinct and forceful. There are no airs or graces, just to-the-point and effective.'
Nicholas Fletcher KC
4 New Square Chambers‘Nicholas is clever, thoughtful, sees the key issues, and is commercial, collegiate and user friendly.’
Neil Hext KC
4 New Square Chambers'Good analytical mind and careful advocate. Very effective.'
Adrian Hughes KC
39 Essex Chambers'Adrian is a great all round barrister and is also a highly sought after arbitrator. As a barrister Adrian always immerses himself in the detail and gets to grips with complex issues. He gives very sound commercial advice and his opinions are crystal clear. He is strong and confident on his feet.'
Calum Lamont KC
Keating Chambers'Fearsome cross-examiner for expert evidence, Calum is more expert that the expert.'
James Leabeater KC
4 Pump Court
Krista Lee KC
Keating Chambers
Justin Mort KC
Keating Chambers'Justin has a ferocious intellect and an eye for detail unmatched by any of his peers. He deals with final account disputes with considerable flair and makes the dullest cases of great interest to the tribunal.'
Claire Packman KC
4 Pump Court'She has the ability to get up to speed on detailed technical matters quickly and is user friendly.'
Fiona Parkin KC
Atkin Chambers
Benjamin Pilling KC
4 Pump Court
Marion Smith KC
39 Essex Chambers'As an arbitrator, she is hard-working, practical, sensible and a good manager of the procedure and particularly of the lawyers.'
Marcus Taverner KC
Keating Chambers'Vast knowledge and experience, good analysis of the key issues, without getting tangled up in the irrelevant, and an excellent 'feel' for any given situation. Marcus is responsive, and a joy to work with.'
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Anna Laney KC
Crown Office Chambers'Anna is a very compelling advocate. She in engaging on her feet and ability to quickly digest a large amount of information effortlessly and deliver this in a simple and straightforward manner is second-to-none. She is an absolute go-to for complex construction arbitration.'
Camille Slow KC
Atkin Chambers'Camille gets to grips very quickly with complex details and commercial strategy. She is a wonderful team player and is excellent with clients. She quickly establishes a good rapport with the arbitral tribunal and her oral advocacy is excellent - concise, interesting, engaging. Her cross examination of difficult witnesses is particularly good. She is an incredibly hard worker who is always very well prepared.'
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
