A ‘leading set for construction arbitration’, members of Keating Chambers are regularly appointed in arbitrations across the globe, including those arising in the UK, Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. On top of its construction expertise, the set also contains experience in disputes within the infrastructure and energy sectors. Its members are appointed by the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, DIAC and SIAC, among other leading arbitral institutions. Robert Gaitskell KC brings his knowledge gained as a chartered engineer to complex construction disputes involving a broad array of arbitral bodies and rules, including UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA. A full-time arbitrator and adjudicator, Marcus Taverner KC acts on construction, engineering and energy disputes across the globe. Veronique Buehrlen KC ’manages cases with skill and deep common sense’, having experience as a Deputy High Court Judge and an arbitrator in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Other key names include John Marrin KC, Alexander Nissen KC and Richard Harding KC.
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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.
Veronique Buehrlen KC
‘Veronique is an excellent advocate with a real ability to get to the heart of the issues. She does not waste time with fringe issues but directs the tribunal to the points that are truly important.'
Timothy Elliott KC
Richard Harding KC
e is very efficient chairing tribunals and his knowledge of the laws of Middle Eastern countries and ability to read and write and speak Arabic is very useful.'
Abdul Jinadu
Alexander Nissen KC
‘A master of the detail, extremely strong in international arbitration.'
Marcus Taverner KC
‘A first class arbitrator. Intelligent, knowledgeable, hard-working, thoughtful and judicious.'
