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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Profile
Position
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC is the current Head of Atkin Chambers and a former Chairman of the Bar of England and Wales. She has a commercial dispute resolution practice, with particular emphasis on energy and natural resources, construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, international arbitration, professional negligence and general commercial.
As well as being instructed on a number of significant domestic project and energy disputes, she has a busy international practice. Cases have included disputes arising in Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, and Singapore), Europe (Germany, Lithuania, Norway and Switzerland), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman and Qatar), South America (Costa Rica and Peru), CIS (Russia and Azerbaijan), and Ukraine.
She is co-editor in chief of the International Construction Law Review.
Career
Called to the Bar 1992, Queen's Counsel 2008.
Languages
German (fluent), French (working knowledge).
Memberships
Chairman of the Bar Council of England and Wales (2016); TECBAR (Chairman 2010-2013); COMBAR.
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'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.'