Building Law Reports – Part 2 [2022] now published
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Part 2 of the Building Law Reports covers the following key judgments: RUSHBOND PLC v THE JS DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LLP CDE […]
12th Apr 2022
"She's very hard-working, has exceptional attention and the ability to understand the bigger picture."
Chambers and Partners
Dominique Rawley QC specialises in high value disputes in the field of technology, construction and engineering projects, and in professional negligence claims, both in the UK and abroad. She has extensive experience of complex PFI contractual arrangements in the UK. She frequently deals with commercial issues arising out of bonds, guarantees & warranties, as well as acting in disputes about the jurisdiction of UK or foreign courts or conflicts of laws.
Dominique has represented contractors, employers and their professional advisers, as well as government departments, in both arbitration and litigation (in both the High Court and the Appellate Courts). She has excellent experience of mediation, where she has represented many clients in multiparty actions leading to early stage settlements, and adjudication, having acted in over 20 adjudications in recent years.
She has handled many high profile cases, appearing in the House of Lords where she was Junior Counsel in successful appeal regarding the question of the availability of security for costs in ICC arbitrations (Coppee Lavalin N.V (S.A) v Ken-Ren Chemicals [1995] 1 AC 38) and in the Court of Appeal where she resisted an appeal by a local authority regarding liability under repair covenants and fair proportion (Fountain and Colonnade Management v Westminster [2005] EWCA Civ 1607). Dominique appeared in the high court in Cadbury v ADT, cited as one of the top 20 cases of 2011 by the Lawyer.
Dominique is recommended in the most recent editions of the legal directories, Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide and The Legal 500 as a leading silk in the field of Construction and Professional Negligence.
In addition to the specialised areas above, Dominique is also frequently instructed on general commercial disputes arising (such as private international law aspects of contractual disputes like jurisdiction and conflicts, bonds, guarantees, and warranties, PFI matters and fraud). Examples of her work include:
Bewley Homes v CNM Estates [2011] BLR 67
Jacques v Ensign [2009] EWHC 3383 (TCC)
William Verry v London Borough Camden [2006] EWHC 761 (TCC) (Ramsey J)
Multiplex Construction v West India Quay Development (111 ConLR 33)
Fountain and Colonnade Management v Westminster [2005] EWCA Civ 1607
Lorne Stewart PLC v Hermes Kreditversicherungs AG [Garland J] LTL 30 Nov 2004
Lewisham London Borough Council v Shepherd Hill LTL 5/9/2001
J Murphy and Sons v ABB Daimler Benz [1999] CILL 1461
Project Consultancy Group v The Trustees of the Grays Trust [1999] BLR 377
North Thames Regional Health Authority v Shepherd Robson and Others TLR 23/1/96
Coppee Lavalin N.V (S.A) v Ken-Ren Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd [1995] 1 AC 38
London Borough of Lambeth v Clarke and Others [Court of Appeal] TLR 26/12/94
1990-1991 Inns of Court School of Law, Gray’s Inn
1986-1990 BA Law (Hons) Queen’s College, Cambridge University
Dominique is a member of COMBAR, TECBAR and the SCL.
She is a qualified TECBAR Adjudicator.
“She is totally committed to every case and you can guarantee that she has looked at and thought about every aspect.” “Clients are reassured by her calm approach to the most difficult issues.” “Very proactive, pragmatic and user-friendly.”
Construction, Chambers UK Bar and Chambers Global 2020
“She’s very good orally and a really good communicator who gets tribunals on her side.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2020
“Brilliant in cross-examination.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2020
“Recommended for high-value commercial disputes arising out of construction and engineering in the energy and waste sectors.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2020
“Very experienced and dedicated.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2020
“Extremely personable, very hands-on and into the detail. She made a significant effort with the clients to help them uncover and understand the issues.” “Able to review documents in an incredibly short period of time and has a strong grasp of all aspects of the law. She turns around advice very quickly.”
Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2019
“Very good advocate and a first-class lawyer who is personable and down-to-earth.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2019
“Clear, concise advice, and commercially astute.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2019
“Has a keen eye for detail, and is good with clients.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2019
“Strategically astute and commercially aware. She will always think of a different approach which could be taken to resolve an issue and is prepared to delve into the detail. Very effective and clever.” “Excellent with clients, knows her stuff and has a very nice manner about her.”
Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2018
“Excellent with clients. She knows her stuff and has a very nice manner about her. She is really good to work with.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2018
“A very strong silk with a calm approach, who grasps complex issues quickly.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2017
“Very good at making the complex simple”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2017
“She is a superb draftsperson who explains complex contractual arguments with great clarity. She makes the hardest arguments seem easy.” “She provides attention to detail which is second to none.”
Construction, Chambers and Partners 2017
“A very clever advocate who can make a bad case look like a shining diamond.” “Dominique has an eye for detail and enthusiasm for the case.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers and Partners 2017
“She cuts through the complex in a calm and reassuring manner.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2016
“Highly recommended.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2016
“At trial her cross-examination skills were superb – not in a confrontational manner but so effective.” “She is super-intelligent and very organised.”
Construction, Chambers and Partners 2016
“Very bright, client-friendly and team-oriented. She understands the different abilities and skills of different people in the team and measures her approach to try to get the best result. Good on her feet and has the ability to build a good rapport with the tribunal/court.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers and Partners 2016
The above are a selection of recent client endorsements from the leading legal directories, both UK and internationally. For a complete list of endorsements, please contact the practice management team at Atkin Chambers.