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Mr Omar Eljadi
Position
Omar Eljadi specialises in contractual and professional negligence disputes within the construction, engineering, and energy sectors. He has acted for a wide range of clients based in the UK and internationally, including employers (state and private), contractors, and various types of professional.
Omar’s work frequently has an international dimension. He has experience of disputes concerning projects in Africa, the Middle East (including Dubai, Oman, Turkey and Jordan), east Asia and Australia.
In addition to his advocacy, drafting and advisory work, Omar provides hands-on assistance from an early stage in a dispute, including during the pre-action process, disclosure, the preparation of factual and expert evidence, and interim applications or case management conferences.
Omar is currently acting as junior counsel to the largest group of bereaved families, survivors and former residents in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Career
Called 2009; Middle Temple.
Memberships
Omar takes instructions as an adjudicator in construction disputes. He is a TECBAR accredited adjudicator and a CEDR Construction Adjudication Panel Member.
He is a member of TECBAR, COMBAR and the SCL.
Education
Keble College, University of Oxford (2007 BA Jurisprudence, 2008 BCL); BPP Law School, Holborn (2009 BVC).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Omar Eljadi –Atkin Chambers ‘Omar’s strengths include his deep expertise in construction matters, impressive fact-finding skills and strong attention to details. He has distinguished experience in handling construction disputes. His participation in the legal team as counsel is invaluable.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Omar Eljadi –Atkin Chambers ‘Omar is easy to work with and responsive to those instructing him. He is patient and conscientious in his work.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Omar Eljadi – Atkin Chambers ‘Omar’s strengths include his deep expertise in construction matters, impressive fact-finding skills and strong attention to details. He has distinguished experience in handling construction disputes.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Omar Eljadi – Atkin Chambers ‘Omar’s strengths include his deep expertise in construction matters, impressive fact-finding skills and strong attention to details. He has distinguished experience in handling construction disputes. His participation in the legal team as counsel is invaluable.’