Gatehouse Chambers have the ‘depth and range of expertise’ to deal with the full spectrum of construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes across the UK and the international sphere. Leading Ebony Alleyne, Paul Reed KC successfully represented Mace Ltd in the Court of Appeal case over roof defects claims at Sky's campus in Osterley. Catherine Piercy KC is acting for the external wall contractor over alleged negligence in the design and use of flammable cladding and insulation. David Pliener KC represented the architects in the complex Shepherd Construction v Kingspan & Others case over alleged defective cladding in a London high rise residential development.
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Profile
Position
Ebony handles a wide variety of commercial disputes and has particular expertise in construction and engineering, construction insurance, professional negligence and property damage. She acts for a wide variety of clients both domestically and internationally.
An experienced trial advocate, both as sole counsel and as a junior to leading counsel, she is regularly instructed in multi-week trials in the Commercial Court, the TCC and the Chancery Division as well as in major and complex international and domestic arbitrations, adjudications and mediations.
Ebony is recommended for Construction by Chambers Global, Chambers UK and Legal 500 as well as for Professional Negligence by Legal 500. Described as “simply phenomenal” (Legal 500) and “a brilliant barrister”, she is commended for her effective court advocacy, the quality of her written work and her personable, commercial and straight-forward style.
Ebony contributes to Construction All Risks Insurance and Construction Professional Indemnity Insurance (both Sweet & Maxwell) as well as Emden’s Construction Law (LexisNexis).
Ebony sits as an Arbitrator and is a Deputy King’s Bench Master of the High Court.
Outside of her legal practice, Ebony is currently enjoying working towards her private pilot’s licence.
Career
Call: 2009
Memberships
- TECBAR
- COMBAR
- Society of Construction Law
- ICC
- London Court of International Arbitration
- ArbitralWomen
- British Insurance Law Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- UK Association of Women Judges
Education
- LLB (Hons), First
- Bar Vocational Course, Very Competent
- Exhibition Scholar, Inner Temple
- Martin Dockray Prize winner in consecutive years
- King’s Bench Deputy Master
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Testimonials
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- 'The whole clerks room is helpful and responsive. Peter Foad and Natasha Devlin-Clingham are particularly good.'
- 'The service I receive is always prompt. I would in particular mention Nadia Carby, Marc Gilby and Bryan Frimpong, all of whom are extremely helpful in assisting me with any queries I have and ensuring they get back to me details of who may be available to assist with any given matter.'
- 'The Clerks are excellent, Natasha Devlin-Clingham in particular.'
- 'Clerks are always very helpful and willing to assist at short notice.'
- 'Gatehouse offers good strength in depth in construction law, with a range of quality barristers across the years call-spectrum.'
- 'Gatehouse is very strong indeed in construction and professional negligence. As well as strength in depth for counsel, at all levels, they offer a wide range of training and networking events.'
- 'Gatehouse Chambers offers a wide depth and range of expertise and I use them in construction, property, contract disputes and on insolvency matters.'
- 'Gatehouse is second to none in terms of the range of suitable and approachable barristers (both junior and senior) and so you are almost always guaranteed someone competent is able to help.'