Atkin Chambers is ‘a very strong set for construction disputes' with a track record of hydrocarbon and renewable project disputes. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC also has a widely respected practice with a significant international element, and she frequently acts for operators, suppliers, contractors, governments and other public bodies. James Howells KC focuses primarily on energy disputes in the Gulf including a case concerning the late commissioning of a new combined cycle power station in Jordan. Serena Cheng KC continues to build her presence in the market. Her recent work includes an adjudication and TCC proceedings concerning claims under a Turbine Supply Agreement for tidal turbines in the Pentland Firth in Scotland. Simon Crawshaw exemplifies the strength of the set’s juniors, having recently been involved in matters concerning offshore UK windfarms, and the construction of offshore oil and gas platforms.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Atkin is in a league of its own.  The clerks are super-responsive, particularly Rob Bryant.  They always find the right person for the job.'

  • 'Great clerking, very attentive and led well by David Barnes and Justin Wilson.'
  • 'The clerks are very good, commercial and with a deep understanding of the area in which each of their barristers are engaged. Impressive.'
  • 'Service is always excellent and flexible. They understand the demands of clients and are flexible and supportive of client relationships.'
  • 'The set has a number of high-quality individuals who have successfully and effectively supported our matters in various areas of specific need. A good team.'

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Stephen Dennison KC
1
David Streatfeild-James KC
1
Andrew White KC
2
Stuart Catchpole KC
2
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
2
James Howells KC
2
Simon Lofthouse KC
2
Steven Walker KC
3
Serena Cheng KC
3
Nicholas Dennys KC
‘Nick is wonderfully calm and has always makes himself available to assist wherever possible. He is an extremely articulate and intelligent advocate and is a pleasure to deal with.’
3
Rupert Choat KC
3
Manus McMullan KC
4
Mark Chennells KC
‘He can sort information like a super-computer and turn out poetry in his resulting submissions. A robust and engaging advocate who tends to have the ear of the court or tribunal.’

4
Dominique Rawley KC
4
Christopher Lewis KC

4
Fiona Parkin KC

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

2
Simon Crawshaw
‘Simon’s technical knowledge is impressive. He is able to quickly digest large amount of information and distil this into simple and clear submissions and pleadings.’
3
Lauren Adams
3
Samar Abbas Kazmi
‘Samar is highly intelligent and has excellent judgment.  He is in the detail but is also able to sit back and see the big picture to develop overall strategy.’

3
Shourav Lahiri
4
Mathias Cheung
4
Patrick Clarke