Construction: Professional Negligence

Alexander Nissen KC is a seasoned practitioner mainly representing professionals in the energy, engineering and construction spheres, as well as regularly appearing in legal and property services cases. His professional negligence capabilities include advisory work, litigation, adjudication, arbitration and mediation. He regularly appears in the TCC and the Court of Appeal.

"Alexander is very charming but should never be underestimated; he is an exceptionally bright lawyer who never lets his clients down."

Lucy Garrett KC practises across the sectors of energy and construction (including shipbuilding), and handles significant professional negligence disputes in these areas. She is often called upon to litigate high-value matters in the TCC, and also gets involved in major international arbitrations. She acts for claimants, defendants and insurers in highly technical professional negligence claims. Her clients include architects and engineers.

"Lucy Garrett is very impressive."

"Lucy is a standout individual for delay claims."

Simon Hargreaves KC has extensive experience of negligence claims against professionals across an array of industries, including the technology, engineering and construction sectors. He is a talented litigator and also handles alternative dispute resolution. His strong track record includes instructions in claims arising out of sizeable infrastructure and energy projects.

"Simon Hargreaves is engaging and friendly."

"He is tenacious and hard-working."

"Simon is a very capable and safe pair of hands."

Vincent Moran KC is well known as an experienced advocate and adviser on a wide range of professional negligence matters connected with the construction industry. He regularly represents and opposes contractors, architects and designers, among other parties. He has experience of adjudication, as well as TCC proceedings, and has also authored a number of publications relating to construction matters.

"Vincent is an advocate who is a joy to watch."

Alexandra Bodnar is known for her work in both litigation and arbitration within construction law. She has experience in representing contractors, architects and engineers in professional negligence cases, both domestically and internationally.

"She is a very knowledgeable and intelligent person with a good grounding on construction issues. Alexandra is incredibly approachable compared to other barristers and her advice is easily digested."

Jonathan Selby KC is a well-established construction silk and a strong choice for professional negligence claims concerning architects, engineers, surveyors and design-and-build contractors. He is particularly knowledgeable about cladding and other design issues relating to large residential developments.

"Jonathan gets to the heart of a complex issue with consummate ease, and dispenses advice on strategy with absolute clarity."

A qualified engineer who previously worked in the renewable and alternative energy sectors, Richard Coplin can provide highly specialised advice on technology and construction negligence matters. He regularly handles claims involving engineers, architects and surveyors, and is adept at both litigation and ADR.

"Richard is a barrister I would want on my team."

Ben Sareen is a much sought-after junior for construction-related professional negligence matters. He has impressive experience of acting in high-profile residential and commercial development design disputes, along with matters involving issues of fire safety. He is extremely well versed in large energy project cases.

"His real strength and what makes him stand out is his ability to digest and understand very complicated technical information and apply it strategically."

"Ben is responsive, easy to work with and very good with clients."

Brenna Conroy is an impressive barrister with significant experience in high-profile professional negligence matters concerning engineers. She has in-depth knowledge of a variety of projects including those involving hospitals, hotels and student accommodation.

"Brenna is very approachable, grasps complicated facts and issues very quickly and provides excellent commercial advice to clients."

Calum Lamont KC is a well-established construction-focused barrister who has strong expertise in the field of professional negligence and related insurance issues. He is instructed in high-value claims in the UK and abroad, with a significant practice in Middle Eastern jurisdictions.

"Calum is responsive and collaborative, and he has an impressive ability to digest the detail and identify the key issues."

David Sheard has considerable experience in acting as junior or sole counsel in major claims, including those relating to fire safety defects, structural engineering and other areas.

"David is excellent to work with. His advice is always swiftly delivered and reaches the crux of the issues at play. He is a safe pair of hands."

Emma Healiss has notable experience in claims brought against architects and surveyors. Alongside acting in professional negligence claims, she has represented core participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

"Emma is quickly able to assimilate and deal with the most sophisticated of matters and has a keen commercial awareness."

Gideon Scott Holland has a notable professional negligence practice that focuses on high-profile construction and engineering cases. He regularly appears at all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal, acting for claimants and defendants. He has experience of acting as sole counsel.

"He is very down to earth, very experienced and clients very much like him."

James Frampton is a highly praised junior barrister with a strong practice in negligence claims relating to construction professionals, including architects, project managers and engineers. He has particular knowledge of cases involving fire safety defects.

"James is incredibly hard-working, responsive and excellent with clients. A pleasure to work with!"

"He is excellent with clients and responds quickly and efficiently. James is very knowledgeable and has an excellent level of expertise. The advice he gives is straightforward and persuasive."

Krista Lee KC is recognised for her construction law expertise and has applied this to building a strong reputation in the related professional negligence sphere. She acts across a broad range of areas, from energy and transport infrastructure to residential development.

"Krista Lee is extremely bright, very commercial and great to work with."

"Krista is a calm presence and integrates as part of the team."

Paul Bury is well versed in construction-related professional negligence cases. He has significant experience of acting in the TCC as well as leading in arbitration matters. Bury is frequently sought out to act in disputes connected to student accommodation design defects.

"He is very good, very easy to deal with and very thorough in his written work. He has a very calm, approachable and measured attitude."

Rachael O'Hagan has a very impressive professional negligence practice that focuses on construction-related matters. She has been involved in high-profile commercial disputes acting for engineers, designers and insurers, among many others. She has in-depth expertise in large infrastructure project-connected matters.

"Rachael is meticulous in her analysis of fact and evidence, and very pleasant to work with."

Samuel Townend KC has amassed a considerable body of expertise in fire safety issues affecting major residential developments. He has acted for claimants and defendants, including fire engineers, in associated professional negligence claims.

"Samuel is very user-friendly and a joy to work with."

Tom Coulson is a well-regarded barrister who tackles both defence and claimant work in professional negligence claims brought against architects, engineers and surveyors.

"An outstanding barrister with exceptional analytical skills.Tom's drafting is of the highest standard, and his ability to identify and develop the really key points is second to none."

"Tom is responsive, quickly able to identify the important issues, and excellent with clients."

Callum Monro Morrison is a well-regarded up-and-coming construction barrister with experience in complex and high-profile professional negligence cases. He has acted in many levels of court, including the High Court and Court of Appeal. Morrison is regularly instructed by construction companies and insurers, among others, in matters involving disputes over fire safety and structural defects. He is also developing a strong reputation in construction adjudication matters.

"He is an expert in this field. His papers are his top quality, as far as understanding and getting a good grip of issues."

"He provides succinct and easy-to-follow advice to clients. His response times are excellent. Callum is good at thinking on his feet and being creative in terms of strategy."

Tom Owen KC is an erudite and commercially minded barrister notable for his appearances, led and unled, in professional negligence claims in the construction industry, particularly those surrounding fire safety.

"He's just top-notch in every single aspect – outstanding in advocacy, paperwork, commitment to the cause, grasp of law and relationship with tribunals."