39 Essex Chambers is ‘an impressive set’, tackling a broad range of construction issues, particularly focusing on professional negligence and insurance matters. Kate Grange KC continues to advise on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry on all construction matters, leading a group of juniors who are examining the design and construction of the tower and whether it complied with relevant statutory provisions. Additionally, Marion Smith KC is acting for Day Architectural Limited in ongoing TCC proceedings regarding cladding and design issues. In the real estate arena, Vivek Kapoor is acting as sole council in a claim before the TCC regarding construction of a luxury residential project. On the international side, David Hopkins is led by Adam Robb KC in a complex multi-jurisdictional case, representing TSK Electronica y Electricidad, a Spanish contractor, in an injunction application regarding a payment under a performance bond.
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- 'The clerks are 39 Essex Chambers are exceptionally client focused, Harvey Scott in particular is a pleasure to work with and will always respond to queries very efficiently.'
- 'Clerks are always professional and reactive.'
- 'The clerks room is one of the best around.'
- '39 Essex Chambers has great strength in depth in the construction law field.'
- 'Good set. Strong in construction, including new sustainability areas.'
- '39 Essex have an extensive range of knowledgeable, experiences advocates and arbitrators, who are all first-class.'
- 'Chambers offers good strength in depth across the construction team.'
- '39 Essex is an impressive set with an array of first-class counsel, particularly in insurance and construction claims.'
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