Robert Gaitskell KC
Excellent arbitrator with a good technical understanding and always scrupulously fair.
Keating Chambers is internationally renowned for a comprehensive bench of arbitrators active across various leading arbitral hubs, including SIAC, LIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, and others. The set is well-known for its capability in resolving high-value, technically complex disputes in construction, infrastructure, energy, offshore projects, and technology. Robert Gaitskell KC excels in technology and construction-related arbitrations. John Marrin KC specialises in construction and oil and gas projects. Richard Harding KC is highly active in arbitration proceedings in the Middle East. Veronique Buehrlen KC, Alexander Nissen KC, and Philip Boulding KC are other notable arbitrators.
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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.
Krista Lee KC
Great understanding of highly technical matters.
Philip Boulding KC
Very experienced, efficient, hard-working, and possessing deep specialist knowledge. Much in demand in high-value complex construction arbitrations.
Veronique Buehrlen KC
Veronique is a joy to sit with as an arbitrator.
She is always well-prepared and responsive.
She can be firm when necessary but is always fair.
Timothy Elliott KC
A doyen of the construction bar. If Tim is on your panel, you can rest assured he will have read and tested everything, will conduct the proceedings efficiently, and will be consistently fair and reasonable. He personifies integrity and humility.
Richard Harding KC
Richard is excellent to work with. He is very focused and diligent in his work. He delivers what he promises.
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Alexander Nissen KC
Alexander's strengths are efficiency, experience, and a very sound knowledge of the law. He is able to apply these qualities in a wide variety of cases in different jurisdictions in relation to disputes subject to different governing laws. He is a first-class arbitrator.
Marcus Taverner KC
Simply one of the very best. Excellent lawyer. Particularly valuable in unraveling the technical evidence. Has a superb grasp of the material. Fair. Easy to talk to and highly collegiate.