International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

Rachel Ansell KC is highly respected for her expertise in handling engineering, construction and energy-related international arbitrations in Europe and the Middle East. She has been involved in projects concerning gas pipelines, airports and railways. She has acted in a number of arbitrations in the Middle East and Africa under rules of the ICC, UNCITRAL and the LCIA.

"I'm a big fan of Rachel Ansell KC. She really is very impressive and engaged with the process."

"Rachel Ansell KC is ferociously intelligent. Her style gets the tribunal on side quickly."

"Rachel is, quite simply, at the top of the pack. Her ability to come up with new and different ways of looking at things that stump others is second to none. She gets us through troubled waters."

"Rachel is mightily impressive. She gets under the skin of things herself without overly relying on junior counsel. She has a very good manner in hearings, remaining focused on the key issues."

Sean Brannigan KC is widely considered one of the leading practitioners in this field. He is particularly noted for his work in energy, infrastructure, engineering and construction disputes in connection with projects in Australia and the Middle East. He has obtained a number of significant awards for clients.

"Sean Brannigan is one of the most agile advocates I have ever seen. He really thinks about how to best present a case."

"Sean is a very forceful cross-examiner who can get from an adverse witness concessions and details that would be impossible for 90% of the Bar to get. He's very impressive."

"Sean does it all. He leads huge teams on the most complex, big-ticket disputes in the industry, and at the same time he is across the detail. He's a formidable advocate who has the ear of tribunals."

"He is first class and in a league of his own. Sean is user-friendly, commercial, a seamless member of the team and hard to beat in cross-examination."

Alexander Hickey KC has developed impressive expertise in arbitrations relating to energy, infrastructure, construction and engineering. His cases derive from projects around the world, including the Middle East and Asia. He has recently tackled a number of disputes arising in the UAE. He is well versed in arbitrations under DIAC, SIAC and ICC rules.

"Alexander is a really good advocate. He's really sharp and penetrating, really on top of the detail and very clever."

Daniel Goodkin is renowned for his ability to handle high-value disputes arising from infrastructure projects in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has handled proceedings under ADCCAC and SCMA rules, among others.

"Daniel is a fantastic advocate with an unassuming style which is devastating to opponents."

"Daniel is one of my favourite juniors. He's an excellent cross-examiner, hard-working and able to roll up his sleaves and get stuck into the details. He is a silk in waiting."

"Daniel works in a highly efficient manner. He's able to digest complicated matters involving multiple jurisdictions in a short time span and then contribute with his expertise."

Lynne McCafferty KC has strong experience acting in significant infrastructure and procurement disputes. Her practice is particularly strong in the Middle East, and she is comfortable operating under ICC, UNCITRAL, DIFC-LCIA and DIAC rules. She is considered a go-to silk by many of the leading construction law firms.

"Lynne McCafferty is an absolute delight to work with. She's calm and in control, a persuasive advocate, on top of the detail and unfailingly nice to everyone."

"Lynne is fantastic, a real pleasure to work with. She's very approachable, super client-friendly and great on her feet."

"Lynne McCafferty is a real inspiration to the industry. She's great."

Sean O'Sullivan KC is a technically and commercially sound advocate with excellent knowledge of the energy industry. He is particularly well known for his expertise in arbitrations arising in the marine engineering sphere and specialises in drilling and shipping issues.

"Sean O'Sullivan is really one of the easiest use barristers at the bar, and one of the brightest. He's one of my absolute go to's. He has a really good manner with the solicitor team and the client."

"Sean O'Sullivan KC is a delight to work with."

Benjamin Pilling KC earns praise for his specialist expertise in construction and professional negligence disputes and arbitrations. He has appeared in hearings conducted under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, SCC and UNCITRAL rules, across a host of seats. In recent years, he has advised on foreign law aspects touching a host of regions, include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

"Ben is a truly exceptional leader in his field. He finds creative ways through the melee of difficult cases and is (rightly) well respected by tribunals, experts and opposing counsel."

"Ben is absolutely brilliant. His cross-examination style is extremely powerful in front of a tribunal. He's very commercial and second to none when it comes to dealing with the client."

"Benjamin Pilling really knows his stuff; he's a confident advocate in court."

Claire Packman KC has a strong practice representing contractors and other construction companies in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America in arbitrations arising from large infrastructure and commercial real estate projects. She has notable experience handling disputes under the auspices of the ICC.

"Claire Packman is brilliant. Her client management is excellent, her advocacy is really good, and her preparation is very detailed and impressive."

"Claire is phenomenal. If you ever need to arm yourself with great counsel, go to her."

"Claire has a command of construction law and the related principles; it's amazing how quickly she can get up to speed on a matter. She's great to work with."

Daniel Churcher is a rising star at the junior construction bar. He punches well above his call, earning praise from peers and clients alike. He offers expertise in domestic and international arbitrations, often touching the Middle East region. He's considered a go-to for mandates concerning large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

"Daniel Churcher is great to work with. He is enthusiastic and thrives when working on complex issues."

"Daniel is very approachable, available and very good on the page."

"Dan is a very gifted barrister. He is thoughtful, insightful and excellent with clients."

"Daniel Churcher is quite impressive. He's one to watch."

Thomas Crangle is an in-demand senior junior, praised for his prowess in high-stakes construction, energy and engineering disputes. He has appeared in arbitrations held under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL. He regularly counsels international clients from across the globe. Disputes concerning projects in the Middle East are a notable area of expertise.

"Thomas is fantastic. He's great with clients, he's very responsive to our team, and the quality of his work is very high."

"Thomas is an excellent barrister. He works really hard in construction arbitrations."