Recognised for its ‘deep knowledge of construction law’, barristers at Atkin Chambers have extensive experience advocating in major international disputes concerning construction and engineering worldwide. Stuart Catchpole KC and Samar Abbas Kazmi have recently acted in substantial construction arbitrations in the Middle East, while Manus McMullan KC continues to act in Grupos Unidos per el Canal v Autoridad del Canal de Panama for the Panama Canal Authority in the dispute concerning the expansion of the Panama Canal and challenges brought to previous awards made. Zulfikar Khayum has an active arbitration practice, recently concerning hospital, airport, transport and energy developments and Edmund Neuberger also has a broad construction arbitration practice and Andrew Fenn KC is experienced in major energy infrastructure disputes and was made silk in March 2025.

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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.

Stuart Catchpole KC

'A pre-eminent Kings Counsel and a ferocious cross -examiner.'

Manus McMullan KC

'Manus exudes gravitas. He oral advocacy is second to none and is adaptable to the audience. He knows how to adjust his style to be able to best present a case and to convey the strongest arguments.'

David Streatfeild-James KC

Riaz Hussain KC

James Howells KC

go-to silk: razor-sharp, a master of the detail, pragmatic and a true pleasure to deal with.’

Simon Lofthouse KC

An exceptionally talented trial advocate. Hard working and phenomenal memory.'

Rupert Choat KC

Rupert is a very effective advocate, using a matter-of-factly, fact-based style and approach.'

Christopher Lewis KC

Karim Ghaly KC

Karim is a highly competent barrister offering excellent advocacy, strategy and most importantly, the ability to connect with the arbitrators. He’s someone a party wouldn’t want on his opposite side given his ability to get down to the details and find points appear to be seamlessly diminish the other side’s case.’

Mark Chennells KC

'Very sharp, gets to grips with the most complex of cases. Will work tirelessly to try and achieve a solution to difficult points.'

Serena Cheng KC

Serena's eye to detail is exceptional in both her written and oral work whilst yet being approachable and client focused.’

Fiona Parkin KC

Fiona is great to work with and a tireless barrister - she communicates well, works well with a team, is good fun, and a brilliant barrister.'

Steven Walker KC

'Steven is brilliant with clients, very responsive and commercial and fights the case like its his own. Clients love him. He is a real specialist in arbitration and has been for 30 years.'

2025 Silks

Andrew Fenn KC

'Really strong performer in front of tribunals - well prepared and on top of the detail, and spots the issues that matter.'

2024 Silks

Camille Slow KC

'Camille is an all-round star; clear thinking, clear talking, a wonderful and hard-working team player who clients adore. She shines at cross examination; she is confident, focused and unflappable.'

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.