Global
Construction - UK
David Streatfeild-James KC
David Streatfeild-James KC is a highly lauded silk who is routinely instructed on the most technically complex construction litigation and arbitration. He receives praise for the high calibre of his written and oral advice. He is a leading figure in significant road and other transport infrastructure disputes, particularly those involving PFI or PPP contracts. He has a wealth of experience in both Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings.
Strengths
"David Streatfeild-James is a real brainbox. We always favour him when working on high-value, high-risk matters; he always gives insightful yet practical and useful advice."
"David is one of the best in this arena."
"He is simply brilliant."
Energy & Natural Resources - UK
David Streatfeild-James KC
David Streatfeild-James KC has earned a strong reputation among peers and clients for his formidable intellect and ability to handle technically complex matters. He frequently leads cases involving overseas as well as domestic parties, and represents a wide range of energy clients both in litigation and in arbitration. His expertise is centred on providing advice on cases relating to LNG and power plant projects.
Strengths
"David Streatfeild-James is one of the most outstanding silks."
"He's incredibly easy to listen to, very persuasive and extremely clever. It's a devastatingly effective combination."
"David Streatfeild-James is a brain of the Bar. He's got a great skill of making incredibly difficult topics understandable."
International Arbitration - The Bar - Asia-Pacific Region
David Streatfeild-James KC of Atkin Chambers offers experience of handling construction and resources-related disputes across the Asia-Pacific region, where he takes on both counsel and arbitrator roles. He is recognised as a star of the London Construction Bar.
Strengths
"David's ability to master the incredible level of details involved in this dispute is second to none. He is one of the easiest silks to use from the point of view of the solicitor; he is easy to deal with."
"It is impressive how quickly he assimilated the knowledge and got to the heart of the issues. Once the clients saw him in action they were super impressed."
