Mr David Streatfeild-James KC KC > Atkin Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

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

Position

David Streatfeild-James acts as an advocate, adviser and arbitrator in high-value commercial cases comprising legally, factually, and technically complex issues. During 30 years of practice he has gained an outstanding professional reputation.

In acting for a wide range of clients relating to infrastructure projects worldwide, David’s scope of experience encompasses the fields of construction and engineering, energy, information technology and professional negligence.

Experience includes disputes under most standard construction contracts and forms, on and offshore fabrications, power and renewable energy projects, water treatment and waste plants, soft and hardware computer systems, and control and communication systems.

David also has expertise with financing and service agreements, and PFI / PPP contracts.

Career

Called 1986; Inner Temple; Queens Counsel 2001.

David is an accredited TECBAR arbitrator and DRB member.

Memberships

COMBAR; TECBAR; SCL; LCLCBA.

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Professional negligence

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers ‘David is an exceptionally clever and hardworking KC. He’s a genuine leader in his field.’

London Bar > International arbitration: counsel

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers 

London Bar > Energy

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers ‘An excellent advocate who is very learned, and great at thinking outside the box.’

London Bar > IT and telecoms: projects and services

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers

London Bar > Construction

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers ‘David is very bright and great at thinking out of the box. Excellent advocate.’ 

Regional International Arbitration – The Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2

David Streatfeild-James KC – Atkin ChambersDavid is a heavyweight construction silk.’

Middle East: The English Bar > Construction

(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 1

David Streatfeild-James KCAtkin Chambers ‘A formidable advocate and top of his game.’