Mr Rónán Hanna > Atkin Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Atkin Chambers
1, Atkin Building, Gray's Inn
LONDON
WC1R 5AT
England

Position

Rónán has broad experience in a wide range of construction and engineering disputes. Both as sole counsel and junior counsel, he has represented employers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in Court proceedings, domestic and international arbitrations, and adjudications.

Rónán has particular experience in high-value international arbitrations concerning infrastructure and energy projects and involving complex issues of technical evidence and law.

Career

Called 2006 (England and Wales), 2011 (Northern Ireland).

Memberships

Rónán is a member of TECBAR, SCL and the LCLCBA.

Education

Oxford (BCL); Magdalen College, Oxford (BA).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Professional negligence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Rónán HannaAtkin Chambers ‘Ronan’s ability to understand incredibly complex legal and technical issues in a short space of time is an asset.’

London Bar > Construction

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Rónán Hanna  – Atkin Chambers ‘Rónán is very bright and capable, as well as being user friendly and responsive.’ 

Middle East: The English Bar > Construction

(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 1

Rónán HannaAtkin Chambers ‘He is very approachable, user-friendly, and sharp as a cross-examiner.’

Atkin Chambers has ‘vast experience and remarkable knowledge in international arbitration in construction disputes’ and is seen as the ‘go-to’ set for construction, energy and infrastructure matters across the Middle East. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC and Simon Lofthouse KC continue to excel in disputes and arbitrations arising out of large construction projects across the Gulf, while Stuart Catchpole KC’s broad practice includes energy and natural resources, insurance and professional negligence disputes. Junior members of the set include Zulfikar Khayum, whose strong arbitration practice includes numerous complex construction disputes in the DIAC and ICC, Rónán Hanna, who has experience in transport and oil pipeline disputes and Samar Abbas Kazmi, who has recently been active on disputes relating to mixed-use commercial developments and luxury resorts. Recently promoted silk Camille Slow KC continues to handle power plant and desalination project disputes.