Caspar Ramsay has a broad commercial litigation and arbitration practice, with a particular focus on highly technical construction, engineering and infrastructure, energy and utilities, and technology disputes.
Caspar is experienced in high-value international arbitration and High Court proceedings led by silks. Recent instructions include: a c.100m USD major infrastructure dispute under Kuwaiti law and ICC Arbitration Rules; a c.100m USD arbitration concerning a contract for the sale and purchase of oil and gas products under DIAC Arbitration Rules; and a c.£150m domestic multi-party dispute concerning fire safety defects.
He also frequently acts as sole counsel in High Court claims. For example, Caspar’s recent instructions include: appearing in a High Court claim concerning alleged defects in a professional football pitch; and acting in a Technology and Construction Court claim to liquidated damages arising from defective solar panels.
His work has involved a broad range of bespoke and standard form contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and ACE standard forms, and he has gained experience at all stages of arbitration, litigation and adjudication.