Simon Lofthouse KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering + 2 more rankings
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About
Provided by Simon Lofthouse KC
Practice Areas
Simon’s UK and international practice spans arbitration and litigation under both common law and civil law systems and various procedural rules. The types of disputes on which Simon is frequently instructed involve complex engineering, construction, technology or energy projects He is particularly noted for acting in those cases concerning complex issues of law or requiring detailed cross examination on technical issues, delay and disruption or professional negligence. Projects in which he is retained are wide-ranging but have included those arising out of large commercial and residential developments, hospitals, oil and gas installations, M&E works, piling operations onshore and offshore, construction of roads, pipe laying, tunnelling, track installation/repair, pumping stations, coastal defences and effluent, power stations, utilities, chemical plants, and airport terminals. Simon is invited to lecture around the world on various topics relating to international arbitration and engineering disputes and their resolution.
Career
LLB (Hons) (Lond). Called to Bar of England and Wales in 1988. Recorder 2003, Silk 2006. Authorised to sit in the TCC Division of the High Court 2015. Advocacy teacher for Gray's Inn. Chair of Professional Conduct Committee of the Bar 2011-2015; Member, Bar Standards Board 2011-2015
Professional Memberships
COMBAR, TECBAR registered adjudicator. Qualified to appear in the DIFC, Dubai.
Chambers Review
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Simon Lofthouse KC concentrates his practice heavily on complex international construction arbitrations, but also possesses expertise in disputes regarding energy and construction-related professional negligence issues. He represents contractors and subcontractors in hearings taking place in the UAE and Hong Kong. He is well versed in ICC arbitrations.
Simon Lofthouse KC maintains an impressive construction practice, with noted capabilities in international arbitration. He acts for a range of major clients from across the globe, including governments and contractors. He is typically instructed to handle disputes arising in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and is well suited to cases involving complex technical issues and delay claims.
Simon Lofthouse KC is frequently instructed in complex professional negligence disputes on behalf of both claimant and defendant parties. He is capable of handling highly technical claims relating to major residential and commercial developments, engineering projects and IT installations. He has experience covering international arbitration as well as TCC litigation and ADR.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simon's advocacy skills are excellent. He is strong in identifying critical matters in advance and understanding the dynamics surrounding procedural issues."
"Simon is the go-to KC for complicated construction arbitrations. He's an extremely impressive advocate in hearings."
"Simon Lofthouse's international experience and proficiency across various dispute resolution forums add immense value to arbitrations."
"Simon is an incredibly hard worker. He puts his heart and soul into understanding the issues."
"He provides extremely impressive advocacy in hearings."
"Simon is an incredibly hard worker and puts his heart and soul into understanding the issues."
"Simon's advocacy skills are excellent. He is strong in identifying critical matters in advance and understanding the dynamics surrounding procedural issues."
"Simon is the go-to KC for complicated construction arbitrations. He's an extremely impressive advocate in hearings."
"Simon Lofthouse's international experience and proficiency across various dispute resolution forums add immense value to arbitrations."
"Simon is an incredibly hard worker. He puts his heart and soul into understanding the issues."
"He provides extremely impressive advocacy in hearings."
"Simon is an incredibly hard worker and puts his heart and soul into understanding the issues."
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