Construction: Professional Negligence
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39 Essex Chambers offers a cadre of highly rated silks whose expertise covers difficult professional negligence elements of construction contract disputes. Key recent instructions include Conway v The Rugby Football Union & CSP Partnership, a dispute arising out of the redevelopment of Twickenham Stadium. Members are experienced in the representation of architects, specialist engineers and consultants. An interviewee comments: "39 Essex Chambers offers a broad range of expertise."
Chris Jones and Harvey Scott are the practice managers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are always responsive."
"The clerks are always responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Robb KC is an experienced practitioner who focuses his attention on professional negligence matters in substantial infrastructure, construction and engineering projects. He provides counsel to engineers, contractors and architects, among others, and is regularly instructed in high-value, multi-party disputes. He is well versed in international arbitration as well as litigation.
"Adam provides strong written advocacy."
"Adam is excellent to work with. He is focused and able to get across complex legal and factual issues very quickly. He is on top of the detail but also has an eye on the wider commercial picture."
Karim Ghaly KC undertakes significant professional negligence work as part of his busy construction law practice. He appears for and against engineers, architects, specialist subcontractors and other construction professionals, at both first instance and appeal. He also has a strong reputation for handling international arbitrations.
"Karim is an absolute star in this area."
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