Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC
in complex cross-border construction disputes.’
Well-regarded for its ‘high-quality roster’ of construction and engineering specialists, Atkin Chambers contains experience in disputes arising across the energy and infrastructure sector, including power plant construction as well as road, rail and airport construction. In addition, members of chambers sit as arbitrators in shareholder, investor-state and broader commercial disputes. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC is involved in arbitrations seated across the major arbitral centres, from London to Dubai to Singapore. Frances Kirkham CBE focuses on large international infrastructure and construction projects, with recent dispute experience in the Middle East. James Allsop AC acts in ad hoc arbitrations and in ICC, HKIAC, LMAA and SIAC arbitrations. Andrew White KC and Jonathan Acton Davis KC also come recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Atkin Chambers has a high-quality roster of the best construction and engineering specialists.'
- 'Good.'
Lawyers
Leading arbitrators
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.
Jonathan Acton Davis KC
‘Excellent, sharp mind with a great ability to cut through matters to get to the heart of the issues and dispute.'
Sir Robert Akenhead
‘He is a hugely experienced construction and engineering specialist. He is able to absorb vast amounts of information at speed.'
Hon James Allsop AC
‘James is colossally experienced in high-level dispute resolution.’
Stuart Catchpole KC
‘He is very thoughtful, hard-working and produces excellent orders and awards. Parties rightly enjoy confidence in the fairness of his arbitrations and in the quality of the end product.'
Frances Kirkham CBE
‘Excellent, hard working, manages the proceedings very well and thorough.'
Andrew White KC
‘As an arbitrator he is commercially astute and efficient.'