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Marcus Taverner KC
Position
Marcus Taverner KC became a full time Arbitrator and Adjudicator in October 2021. He was described by Legal 500 (2020) as ‘One of the leading new generation construction arbitrators – he has a good incisive brain; listens to arguments carefully but makes his mind up and is decisive.’
Marcus has received instructions as arbitrator/adjudicator for the past 20 years where he has sat on ICC, LCIA, SIAC and other Arbitral Panels as well as on Dispute Adjudication Boards in the UK and worldwide. These appointments have increased significantly in the last 7 years and his recent appointments, many as Chairman/President, comprise multi-million dollar construction and energy disputes in the UK and in jurisdictions around the world, including Australia; South Africa; the Middle East, Nigeria, the USA and Hong Kong.
Marcus is well known for his understanding of the commercial aspects of litigation and his mastering of the technical detail of complex and high value cases. The combination of “unparalleled advocacy skills” and “sound judgment” make him a popular choice for international and domestic clients.
Marcus appeared in all tiers of the UK Courts in the UK over the last 40 years. He advised and represented clients on projects around the world including Australia, Brazil, China, Dubai, Estonia, Egypt, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Jordan, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, the USA, Vietnam, and the West Indies. He acted on behalf of UK governmental bodies, foreign governments and many of the UK’s largest construction and engineering companies, developers, construction professionals and their insurers.
Career
Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) 1981, Keating Chambers 1985 to date, Queen’s Counsel 2000, Bencher of Gray’s Inn 2007, Head of Keating Chambers 2015 to 2020.
Memberships
TECBAR, SCL, COMBAR
Education
Bachelor of Laws – University of Leicester 1979, Master of Laws – King’s College London 1980
Leisure
His interests include acting, guitar, walking, theatre, all types of music and opera. He is a Director of Stevenage FC.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > International arbitration: arbitrators
(Leading arbitrators)Ranked: Tier 2Marcus Taverner KC
–Keating Chambers ‘Marcus is hugely experienced, swiftly gets to the heart of the matter, and is always responsive. He is pragmatic, thorough, and a joy to work with.’
Keating Chambers ‘remains the leading set for construction and engineering disputes’. Members act as arbitrators, either on a full-time basis, or in addition to counsel practices, and receive regular arbitration appointments in large-scale, high value and complex commercial international arbitrations including many of the largest infrastructure, construction, energy and offshore disputes globally. Barristers are often dual-qualified as chartered engineers, such as Robert Gaitskell KC, and are particularly renowned for their significant expertise in construction, engineering, energy and natural resources. On the senior end, John Marrin KC, Veronique Buehrlen KC and Marcus Taverner KC secure notable appointments, particularly in the Middle East.
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Marcus Taverner KC –Keating Chambers ‘Marcus has boundless enthusiasm for his subject matter, tempered by a deep understanding of the dispute and a steely eye for what really matters.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Marcus Taverner KC – Keating Chambers ‘A superb advocate who is always on top of the brief.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 2Marcus Taverner KC – Keating Chambers ‘Mastery of his subject, allied to extensive experience. Marcus is a joy to work with.’