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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Calum Lamont KC is a highly regarded international arbitration barrister, specialising in infrastructure and maritime disputes, who has particular expertise in projects arising in the Middle East. He is especially sought after for claims involving Korean, Qatari and Emirati elements.
Strengths
Calum is my go-to barrister for construction matters. He is very rare in that he rolls his sleeves up and gets into the detail.
Calum is an excellent construction practitioner with a good track record.
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Calum is responsive and collaborative, and he has an impressive ability to digest the detail and identify the key issues.
Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Calum Lamont KC is a highly acclaimed barrister who is frequently instructed in large construction disputes, both nationally and in the Middle East. He has experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. His excellent practice sees him advise on disputes arising from numerous high-profile infrastructure projects.
Strengths
He is excellent in his oral advocacy.
Calum Lamont is a brilliant strategist and a pleasure to work alongside.
Calum is an incredibly hard-working silk. He is very good at getting on top of issues quickly and he is always prepared to roll up his sleeves and head into battle for his clients.
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Calum Lamont KC is recognised for his strength in the energy space as part of his wider construction practice. He has experience handling issues across the full gamut of energy projects, from gas pipelines to energy-from-waste facilities. He has noted skill on his feet.
Strengths
Calum is fantastic. He is able to find the tiniest detail in a case.
Calum Lamont is a good advocate.