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Michael Wheater KC
Position
Highly regarded expert in international and domestic construction and engineering, infrastructure, insurance, property damage and professional negligence disputes.
Described by clients as “an excellent ally to have in the most difficult cases”, Michael acts for employers, contractors, insurers and professionals in a wide range of litigation, arbitration, and adjudications.
A robust advocate and pragmatic advisor, Michael has a busy practice dealing with high-value, technical and complex cases where his “ability to turn things around and absorb huge amounts of information verges on impossible – unbelievable.”
Reported cases include FM Conway v Rugby Football Union [2023] EWCA Civ 418; Standard Life Assurance Ltd v Gleeds [2020] EWHC 3419 (TCC); Knight v Goulandris [2018] EWCA Civ 237.
Publications:
E-Disclosure Law and Practice (co-author)
Construction All Risks Insurance (contributor)
Construction Professional Indemnity Insurance (contributor)
Insurance Broking practice and the law (contributor)
Career
LLB, LLM, MSc, MCIArb, TECBAR accredited Adjudicator; DIFC registered advocate.
Called to the Bar in 2003.
Memberships
TECBAR
Society of Construction Law
British Insurance Lawyers Association
Adjudication Society
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
COMBAR
PNBA
Society for Computers and the Law
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Michael Wheater KC– Gatehouse Chambers ‘His advocacy is consistently impressive.’
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Michael Wheater KC – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Michael is particularly good at document-heavy and complex disputes, and at ensuring tactical considerations are at the forefront of his advice.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Michael Wheater KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Sensible and amiable in client conferences and able to think quickly. Great on his feet, better in writing and approachable.’