Keating Chambers

Gaynor Chambers had a previous career in building surveying and spent several years in the construction industry before she became a barrister in 1998. Recently described as “a great tactician” who “understands what the client wants to achieve”, Gaynor has been ranked in the directories for construction for almost 20 years.

Her construction practice is wide ranging. She regularly appears in the Technology and Construction Court and is experienced in arbitrations under the UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICC and ad hoc rules. Gaynor has dealt with disputes arising out of most standard form contracts, including the JCT, I Chem E and FIDIC forms, as well as matters arising out of ad hoc and PFI contracts. She is well versed in adjudication related matters not only as a barrister but also as an adjudicator, having produced over 40 decisions to date.

Water related disputes are a core specialism. Gaynor is the first port of call for one of the largest national water utility companies in the UK. She regularly deals with disputes arising under the Water Industry Act 1991 and associated legislation, including matters arising out of the exit from the non-household retail market. She also has extensive experience in relation to water system design and commissioning issues, including legionella, pseudomonas aeruginosa and NTMs in commercial and healthcare settings.

A further specialist area is subsidence related matters, ranging from mining subsidence claims to sinkholes, particularly those affecting highways and adjacent areas.

Gaynor’s UK and international energy practice focuses on both upstream and downstream disputes, including matters arising out of new technologies. She is regularly instructed by professional indemnity insurers in claims against Architects and engineers.

(IChemE) Approved Panel of Adjudicators Public Access Training, 2012 TECBAR accredited adjudicator, 2008 Keating Chambers 1999 Pupillage, Keating Chambers 1998-99 Called to the Bar, Middle Temple 1998

Society of Construction Law Commercial Bar Association

Harmsworth Scholarship, Middle Temple Bar Vocational Course (Very Competent) Post Graduate Diploma in Law (Commendation) BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (1st)