14th edition of Hudson’s Building and Engineering Contracts published
Regarded as a leading textbook on all aspects of the law relating to infrastructure and building projects, the 14th edition […]
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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”.
A “go-to set for counsel or arbitrators in energy and construction disputes”, Legal 500 EMEA notes that Atkin Chambers “is instructed in heavyweight disputes in the region, some of which cover the most visible developments and infrastructure projects in the world”.
Atkin Chambers is pleased to support the work of Advocate as a Pro Bono Patron for 2019.
Hudson’s Building & Engineering Contracts
Regarded by many as the leading reference on Construction Law. The 13th 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.”
