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Roger Stewart KC
Position
Has a broad commercial practice with particular specialisation in international arbitration, insurance and construction as well as professional liability; recently acted in very substantial disputes for and against sovereign states as well as in private law claims. Recent cases include: Costain Ltd & Ors v Bechtel Ltd & Anor [2005] EWHC 1018 (TCC); Beary v Pall Mall Investments [2005] EWCA Civ 415; Multiplex Construction (UK)Ltd v Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1372; Kamar v Nightgale & Anor [2007] EWHC 2982(QB); HLB Kidsons v Lloyds Underwriters & Ors [2007] EWHC 2699; Nationwide Building Society v Dunlop Haywards Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 1374 (Comm); Cherney v Deripaska [2007] EWHC 965 (Comm); Mirant Asia-Pacific Construction (Hong Kong) Ltd v Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 918(TCC); Baxendale-Walker v The Law Society [2007] EWCA Civ 233; Fulham Leisure Holdings Ltd v Nicholson Graham Jones [2008] EWCA Civ 84; Cheshire Building Society v Dunlop Haywards (DHL) Ltd & Ors [2008] EWHC 51 (Comm), Mehjoo v Harben Barker, [2014] EWCA Civ 358, Gabriel v Little, [2013] EWCA Civ 1513, Clydesdale Bank v Workman [2013] EWHC 110, Amec v MOD [2013] EWHC 110, Capita v Drivers Jonas [2012] EWCA Civ 1417, Shepherd v Pinsent Masons [2012] EWHC 43, Trigger Litigation [2012] UKSC 14, Hawksford v Stella [2012] EWCA Civ 55, Harrison v Shepherd Homes [2011] EWHC 1811; City & General v Royal & Sun Alliance [2010] EWCA Civ 911.
Career
Qualified 1986; Inner Temple; Bencher 2002; Junior Bench Auditor; publications: general editor of 5 to 7th editions in succession to Sir Rupert Jackson of ‘Jackson and Powell on Professional Negligence’; Silk 2001; Bencher 2002.
Memberships
COMBAR; PNBA; LCLCBA; TECBAR.
Education
Oundle School; Jesus College, Cambridge (1985 LLM, 1986 MA).
Leisure
National Liberal Club, Lost Valley Mountaineering Association, Serpentine Swimming Club.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Demonstrating ‘expertise across all levels’, 4 New Square offers representation on a variety of construction-related issues, with a particular focus on defending contractors in cases framed as professional negligence claims. Roger Stewart KC and George McDonald are acting on Sudlows Limited v Global Switch Estates 1 Limited, a series of disputes centred on a project to upgrade a data centre. The set has marked its presence in high-value cladding claims, including Hugh Saunders‘s representation of Broadway Malyan against Balfour Beatty in a dispute concerning a student accommodation development in east London. Additionally, Ben Patten KC is defending cladding consultant Cladtech Associates in Shepherd Construction Limited v Kingspan and Others, a substantial damages claim concerning fire safety and structural defects in a major London development.
London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > IT and telecoms (infrastructure and contracts)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square ‘He has an incredible grasp of strategy and big-picture points.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square ‘Roger is brilliant at distilling complex issues to their true essence and then communicating them in such a way that his clients are able to take effective and prompt decisions.’
The barristers at 4 New Square Chambers focus primarily on the international construction sector, with an emphasis on large-scale projects with expertise in oil and gas, energy, as well as infrastructure disputes particularly in the Middle East. With ‘great strength in depth’ the set enjoys a good reputation in investment treaty disputes, commercial arbitrations and enforcement proceedings and challenges. Key members of the set in this area include Roger Stewart KC whose expertise lies in IT, insurance, commercial, construction and engineering arbitrations, Justin Fenwick KC whose recent arbitration work included matters concerning the business of sport, pipelines in the Middle East, housing developments in Hong Kong and shipping disputes in the Far East. Lionel Nichols joined in October 2022 from CANDEY .
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square ‘Roger’s strength is he sees the big picture very well and is highly respected. He is a strong advocate and a good team player.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square ‘Roger is a formidable and pugnacious opponent, but with clients he is helpful and practical. His work is obviously excellent, and despite how busy he is, he is good with deadlines.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 1Roger Stewart KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Roger has excellent judgement, and his very hard work makes him a go-to silk.’
Often instructed by major contractors, 4 New Square Chambers is well-regarded for its construction dispute capabilities, notably claims involving delay and disruption. Roger Stewart KC’s broad caseload encompasses international arbitration, and he is particularly proficient in oil and gas facility disputes. Tim Chelmick is primarily engaged in sizeable infrastructure projects, including airports, oil refineries, and power stations.