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Provided by Stephanie Barwise KC
Practice Areas
Widely regarded as a leader in her field, Stephanie’s expertise lies in civil engineering and construction disputes, in litigation, arbitration and adjudication. She also acts as arbitrator, adjudicator, and mediator of highly-complex disputes (e.g. pipelines overseas, wind farms and locks on the Panama Canal).
Her practice is broad based and comprises construction and professional negligence, civil and geotechnical engineering and procurement. Stephanie also has extensive experience of house building and fire safety defects including cladding. She conducted an independent review of the house builder Persimmon in 2019. Stephanie represented a group of victims (survivors, bereaved relatives, and former residents) in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry. She also has extensive experience of disputes relating to mass transit systems trains and rail networks.
Career
Called to the Bar 1988. Silk 2006.
Appointed to the Board of the International Building Quality Centre in 2020.
Professional Memberships
TECBAR; COMBAR.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Stephanie Barwise is a top-drawer silk who advises on high-value adjudications and TCC litigation. She has a diverse practice ranging across areas such as housing disputes and energy projects. She has notable expertise in fire safety and cladding issues.
Stephanie Barwise KC is a well-regarded silk who acts in professional negligence claims brought against surveyors, architects, engineers and other professionals. Her practice is international in its scope, with past work spanning the UK, parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephanie is in a league of her own when it comes to the Building Safety Act. She is the authority on the topic."
"Stephanie Barwise is simply brilliant on all matters fire-related and an absolute pleasure to work with."
"She is a class act on every level."
"Stephanie's advice and input give a fresh and commercial perspective that is instrumental in helping reach a resolution."
"Stephanie Barwise cuts to the chase with very clear and incisive advice."
"Stephanie is in a league of her own when it comes to the Building Safety Act. She is the authority on the topic."
"Stephanie Barwise is simply brilliant on all matters fire-related and an absolute pleasure to work with."
"She is a class act on every level."
"Stephanie's advice and input give a fresh and commercial perspective that is instrumental in helping reach a resolution."
"Stephanie Barwise cuts to the chase with very clear and incisive advice."
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