Keating Chambers remains at the forefront of the construction market, representing contractors, developers, corporate entities, and state authorities before the highest tribunals, including frequent appearances in the Supreme Court. Members of the set regularly feature in some of the largest construction disputes in the TCC and the Court of Appeal as well as international arbitrations. Notably, the set’s Simon Hargreaves KC, David Sheard , and Thomas Saunders have been instructed in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd , a Supreme Court case concerning the scope of the Building Safety Act. The chambers is also prominent in the fire safety and cladding disputes that have grown in number in recent years. Also of note is junior Thomas Lazur , who has had a successful year representing clients in TCC proceedings.
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