Keating Chambers boasts substantial expertise in construction and technology professional negligence cases, crossing over with the set’s leading position in contractual construction disputes. Members of the set routinely advise on construction-related insurance coverage issues as well as cases surrounding defective design, cladding and fire safety. Simon Hargreaves KC and David Sheard are instructed in BDW Trading v AECOM & Environment UK Ltd, URS Corporation LTD and Cameron Taylor Consulting Ltd, a prominent construction case centring on defective structural engineering across several residential developments which went to the Supreme Court in 2024. Jonathan Selby KC led Alice Sims in Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd v Prater Ltd and others, a case which explored issues surrounding building liability orders and how and when they should be heard. Richard Coplin KC took silk in 2025.

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Testimonials

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' The clerks room at Keating is headed by Will Shrubsall and James Luxmoore. They are both very professional and oversee a quality clerking service.'
'They are very well known and respected in the construction space.'

Lawyers

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.

Alexander Nissen KC

‘Alexander is a compelling advocate who is extremely approachable and responsive. A leader in the field.’

Lucy Garrett KC

Simon Hargreaves KC

Jonathan Selby KC

ery clear forthright advice has good insights and thinks widely about solutions. His pleadings are a model of clarity and succinctness.’

Calum Lamont KC

Krista Lee KC

‘Krista has a good strategic insight and a calm manner. She is able to articulate difficult concepts in easily digestible format for clients.’

Vincent Moran KC

Samuel Townend KC

2025 Silks

Richard Coplin KC

‘ Always goes above and beyond, is the barrister you want on your side.'

2024 Silks

Tom Owen KC

‘Tom sets the gold standard for the role of a barrister; his written and oral advocacy is flawless, and his incredible work ethic means he is always available for his clients and instructing solicitors. Tom always delivers and is a genuine pleasure to work alongside in the process.’

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.

Tom Coulson

James Frampton

‘James grapples with complex cases effortlessly and soaks up detail like a sponge. He is incredibly efficient, his drafting is superb and you can trust that he will quickly get to grips with complex factual and legal issues.’

Emma Healiss

‘Emma is excellent. She is very clear and concise on her feet and presents the case in a way that is very easy for the court to digest and adopt.’

Gideon Scott Holland

‘Gideon is a smooth operator, who brings a calm authority to everything that he does.'

Rachael O’Hagan

David Sheard

Harry Smith

‘Harry is a highly skilled professional with strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication, and a results-driven approach, all while remaining keenly aware of the case-related commercial realities that shape decision-making to provide thoughtful and effective solutions.’

Charlie Thompson

'Charlie is a very good draftsman, he quickly gets to grip with technically complex technical issues.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Callum Monro Morrison

'Callum is very user-friendly, responsive and approachable.'