Legal 500 EMEA 2022 highlights Atkin Chambers’ leading status for construction disputes
Awards
Atkin Chambers has been recognised as a Tier 1 set for construction by the new The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 […]
14th Apr 2022
“Absolutely first class in every respect.”
Legal 500
Andrew has acted as junior counsel on large litigations, international and domestic arbitrations, and in the Court of Appeal. He has enjoyed broadening the scope of his international arbitration practice with instructions arising out of disputes in Oman, Egypt, Dubai, Doha, Qatar, Singapore, Russia and Gibraltar.
Andrew also appears regularly as sole counsel in court and adjudication hearings, assisting with drafting and providing tactical advice at every stage, including: pre-action protocol, pleadings, disclosure, witness statements and expert reports, negotiations, applications and hearings including summary judgment, security for costs, CMCs and trial.
“He is tenacious and of enormous help on complicated fact-specific cases,” says one source, while others describe him as a “work-horse”. Instructing solicitors appreciate his keenness to work with them as part of a team, and clients value his “commercial awareness and well thought-out advice on complicated matters.” Andrew was identified as a standout member of the junior Bar and listed as a ‘rising star’ in Who’s Who Legal.
“Accomplished well beyond his years and incredibly easy to deal with.” “Incredibly bright and very user-friendly.” Chambers & Partners 2018
Andrew has acted on a wide range of disputes in court proceedings and arbitration. Recent instructions include:
Andrew’s practice includes acting for parties concerning the development and exploitation of oil and gas, as well as the extraction and processing of other natural resources. Recent instructions include:
2005 Birkenhead Award (Gray’s Inn)
2005-2006 BPP Law School, Holborn (Very Competent)
2002-2005 St. John’s College, Cambridge, BA in Law
Andrew is a member of the SCL.
He has a good working knowledge of French.
Carillion Plc v KPMG LLP & Anor [2020] EWHC 1416 (Comm)
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd v Highways England Company Ltd [2018] EWHC 140 (TCC)
GSK Project Management Ltd v QPR Holdings Ltd [2015] EWHC 2274 (TCC), [2015] 4 Costs LR 729.
Obrascon Huarte Lain SA v HM Attorney General for Gibraltar [2015] EWCA Civ 712, 161 ConLR 14
Obrascon Huarte Lain SA v Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Gibraltar [2014] EWHC 1028 (TCC)
Hurley Palmer Flatt Ltd v Barclays Bank Plc [2014] EWHC 3042 (TCC), [2015] BUS LR 106
TSG Building Services Plc v South Anglia Housing Ltd [2013] EWHC 1151 (TCC)
Michael Phillips Architects Ltd v Riklin & Anor [2010] EWHC 834 (TCC)
“He is the complete package, demonstrating an impressive fluency with the relevant principles of law as well as a deep understanding of the more technical, practical aspects of construction projects.” “Andrew is a brilliantly intelligent advocate who quickly masters complex briefs with a knack for distilling complex issues into appealing and persuasive concepts for the tribunal.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2022
“The quality of his technical analysis is amazing. His written and oral advocacy are spot on.”
“He is a real team player and works with the law firm team to achieve common and strategic objectives well.”
International Arbitration: Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2022
“An excellent team leader. He is very personable, understands the demands of building a case, seeks to draw the best work from those around him and build on it to advance the case.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2022
“Extremely bright, practical and commercial – and an excellent advocate who is clear and concise in his explanation of difficult concepts confident without a hint of arrogance.”
Middle East, Construction, The Legal 500 2022
“Andrew has a first-class brain and his ability to guide clients through an international arbitration inspires great respect and gratitude.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2022
“He is one of the bright stars of the Bar with an incredible work ethic and is good on his feet.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021
“He has an incredible grasp of the details and an impressive command of the facts.” “Absolutely brilliant and very articulate in cross-examination.”
International Arbitration, Chambers & Partners 2021
“Demonstrated an immense capacity to get across the detail of the whole of the case and to focus on points of precision that unlocked key issues for our case; he collaborated brilliantly with the team of instructing solicitors and engendered great confidence amongst the client team.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2021
“Andrew integrates into and leads a large team in complex disputes superbly; his written work is detailed but focused; and has a sharp strategic instinct to advise on tactics.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2021
“Andrew is accomplished well beyond his years and incredibly easy to deal with. He is a hugely compelling advocate and particularly good at grappling with complex delay and disruption claims.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar and Global 2020
“Very user-friendly and rolls up his sleeves and gets down to the nitty gritty.”
International Arbitration, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2020
“Loved by clients and commands absolute confidence in the quality of his written work and preparation of the case.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2020
“Great attitude, hardworking, strong advocate and easy to get along with.’
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2020
“Extremely clever, he is able to get in to the detail quickly.”
Construction, Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2020
“A market leader and future star.”
“Very approachable, he’s willing to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. He has impressive legal knowledge and a brilliant nose for strategy and tactics.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“An impressive junior who performs above his year of call.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2018
“Absolutely first class in every respect.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2018
“Accomplished well beyond his years and incredibly easy to deal with.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“Incredibly bright and very user-friendly.”
Construction, Chambers Global 2018
“An all-round star: he is very responsive, with an in-depth understanding of complex legal matters.”
Construction, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2018
Selected as a rising star of the junior Bar in Who’s Who Legal 2018 – The “very impressive” Andrew Fenn is “absolutely outstanding” in the construction space, according to peers, with one QC commenting, “He’s the best junior I’ve led in a long time.” He wins widespread praise as a “great advocate with attention to detail” who “really gets the job done”.