Mr Simon Crawshaw > Atkin Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

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

Position

Simon specialises in the construction and engineering and energy sectors representing contractors, manufacturers, private employers and their professional advisers in all forms of dispute resolution, including both domestic and international arbitration, domestic court litigation, mediation and adjudication.

In addition to giving tactical advice, Simon regularly drafts pleadings, and acts as sole and junior counsel in applications and trials in large complex commercial and construction related disputes. He has a reputation for being able to quickly grasp the technical issues in a case.

Career

MA (Oxon, 1st Class); LLB (London); Boulter Exhibition (Christ Church, Oxford), Marchant Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn); Called 2005

Memberships

Simon is a member of TECBAR, LCLCBA, COMBAR and the SCL.

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Construction

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Simon Crawshaw Atkin Chambers ‘Thoughtful, hard-working and determined. Plainly very clever.’

London Bar > Energy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Simon CrawshawAtkin Chambers ‘Simon is hardworking, thorough and very bright.’

London Bar > International arbitration: counsel

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Simon CrawshawAtkin Chambers ‘Simon has shown a remarkable intelligence and capability to grasp a very complex technical multidisciplinary project, understand the project organization and multifaceted contractual relationships, and drafts comprehensively. His communication is clear and concise, to the point, which is easy for the client to understand and make decisions accordingly. His cross-examination style is calm and factual, his attention to details and ability to find cross references within evidence made him one of a kind and an irreplaceable team member.’

Middle East: The English Bar > Construction

(Leading juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Simon CrawshawAtkin Chambers ‘Simon is an excellent barrister, and is constantly asking the right questions. In years to come, Simon will for sure become a great KC.’