Construction

Andrew Rigney KC is an eminent silk who regularly acts in high-value litigation and arbitration in the UK and internationally. His diverse practice covers a range of disputes, relating to such matters as infrastructure projects, oil and gas plants, and large real estate developments. He is especially proficient in insurance disputes arising in the construction sector.

"Andrew Rigney is very clever and always very diligent. He looks at every angle."

"Andrew cuts through massive amounts of detail to get to the key issues. He is also very good when he is cross-examining witnesses and experts, and he builds a very strong relationship with the client."

"He has encyclopaedic knowledge and is a delight to work with; charming, polite, respectful."

Charles Pimlott is a talented junior who acts in arbitration, adjudications and adjudication enforcements in the TCC. He is au fait with the full range of standard form contracts, and also handles disputes arising from bespoke contract arrangements. His experience includes disputes arising out of infrastructure projects as well as high-value residential developments.

"Charles provides excellent drafting."

"He is highly responsive, reliable and excellent at drafting."

Crispin Winser KC is a well-respected barrister whose construction practice extends from domestic residential development work and PFI disputes to large-scale international arbitration. He has acted in professional negligence claims as well as adjudication enforcement proceedings. He has tackled a raft of disputes originating in the Middle East. He is frequently sought out as sole counsel in complex construction cases.

"Crispin's cross-examination is very impressive. He is super-cool, calm and collected, and is someone you want on your side."

Dermot Woolgar is a well-regarded junior with vast expertise in property-related construction disputes. He regularly works on adjudication enforcement proceedings, disputes heard in the TCC and arbitrations. He has experience of acting both domestically and internationally.

"Dermot is extremely responsive and good with all members of the team."

"He has a strong knowledge of matters and commercial awareness."

Isabel Hitching KC boasts a tally of appearances in important and high-value construction cases, including a Supreme Court case of significance to the status of adjudication decisions. She acts for both private and public sector clients in a wide range of matters, including PFI disputes and defective construction claims.

"Isabel Hitching is excellent on her feet. She's unflappable, strategic and very hands-on too."

"Isabel has an excellent grasp of difficult legal concepts and always makes herself available."

"She provides concise, unimpeachable advice at every stage."

Michele De Gregorio has experience in a wide range of construction litigation, arbitration and adjudication, including matters related to fire safety and design defects. He is regularly instructed as sole counsel in domestic and international disputes.

"Michele is really hard-working and committed. He gets into the detail and is good at drafting."

Patrick Maxwell is regularly instructed on high-profile TCC claims as well as arbitrations and adjudications. He has experience of acting in matters related to transport and residential developments, among many others, and he is often sought out to act as sole counsel.

"He is excellent at drafting and gives clear advice."

"Patrick is very user-friendly and great with clients. He always takes the time to understand the client's needs and points."

"His turnaround time is amazing. He gets on top of the detail and turns it into advice that is quick, accurate and on-point."

Richard Sage has a strong reputation among instructing solicitors, and significant experience of acting for clients in litigation in the TCC and Court of Appeal. He has additional expertise in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

"Richard is excellent to work with. He has a good manner and strong commercial awareness."

"Richard Sage always meets deadlines, and he handles high-pressure situations very well."

Anna Laney KC is an impressive barrister who is regularly instructed in large and technically complex construction litigation and arbitration. She is frequently sought out to act for major contractors in highly technical disputes arising out of construction projects. Her practice extends into procurement and insurance-related cases.

"Anna Laney is great at cutting across issues in the quickest possible way."

"Anna is very good at explaining difficult nuances in the law and is brilliant at cross-examining."

"Her ability to understand the most complex technical details with absolute ease is just unbelievable."

"Anna Laney is extremely personable. She very quickly imbeds herself in the team and brings out the best in people."