3 June 2020: David Streatfeild-James QC to present on Liquidated Damages/Triple Point to the SCLHK
David Streatfeild-James QC will present to the Society of Construction Law in Hong Kong (SCLHK) on “Liquidated Damages – Where […]
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26 May 2020: David Johnson on Project Controls and Record Keeping (COVID-19 panel discussion)
David Johnson will participate in a panel discussion on Project Controls and Record Keeping hosted by Decipher Consult and Construct […]
23 May 2020: Shourav Lahiri on Issues in Arbitration & Future of Virtual Hearings for SCOPE...
Shourav Lahiri joined a distinguished panel of speakers to discuss current issues in arbitration with respect to the appointment of […]
Building Law Reports – Part 4 [2020] now published
Part 4 of the Building Law Reports covers the following key judgments: Jalla and Others v Royal Dutch Shell plc […]
20 May 2020: Mathias Cheung speaking at ADR Online – An AIAC Webinar Series
Mathias Cheung will take part in a panel discussion on 20 May 2020, hosted by the AIAC Asian International Arbitration […]
DBE Energy Ltd v Biogas Products Ltd [2020] EWHC 1232 (TCC)
Mathias Cheung and Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP acted successfully on behalf of the Claimant, DBE Energy Ltd (DBE), in the […]
“Triple Point Technology – Pointing to confusion” Anson Cheung for ICLR
“Triple Point Technology – Pointing to confusion” by pupil barrister Anson Cheung appears in the most recent issue of The International […]
Atkin Chambers “maintains its position as a premier construction set”, according to the new edition of Chambers UK Bar 2020 which also mentions its “particular prowess in infrastructure project work” and in the context of international arbitration (counsel) its “unmatched firepower at QC level, as well as a strong bench of juniors”.
Atkin Chambers is recognised again as a leading set in this year’s The Legal 500 UK Bar. It is highlighted as “‘extremely strong’ with an ‘international reputation for leading advocacy and advisory work in the construction, engineering, and infrastructure arenas'”, and as a “‘go-to’ set for energy construction and engineering disputes”.
Recommended as “an unrivalled top-end construction set, with standout barristers and excellent arbitrators”.
Atkin Chambers wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise for second time
Atkin Chambers has, for the second time, been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, the UK’s highest recognition for international business success.
Hudson’s Building & Engineering Contracts
Regarded by many as the leading reference on Construction Law. The 14th Edition, edited by Nicholas Dennys QC and Robert Clay, provides a comprehensive update on the law and interpretation of construction contracts and was brought up to date by a panel comprising of many of the leading practitioners at Atkin Chambers.
Winner of The Legal 500 Set of the Year for construction & energy, and international arbitration in 2019.
Construction Set of the Year (Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards)
“Boasts a market-leading team of construction barristers who are capable of handling the full range of disputes in the industry, and has a particularly excellent reputation for infrastructure work.”
