11 March 2021: Riaz Hussain QC and Lucie Briggs presenting at the TECBAR Annual Conference
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Riaz Hussain QC and Lucie Briggs will present at the TECBAR Annual Conference on Thursday 11 March 2021. Lucie Briggs’ […]
"I would characterise her as a smart, charming assassin. No nonsense. Superb preparation. Excellent advocate."
The Legal 500
Lucie specialises in construction and engineering, energy, information technology, and professional negligence disputes for a wide variety of contractors, private employers, manufacturers and their professional advisers.
She has a broad practice with expertise in domestic and international arbitration, domestic courts, mediation and all aspects of adjudication proceedings. As part of her diverse practice she appears regularly as sole counsel in court, arbitration, mediation and adjudication hearings. She has also advised on and acted in appellant proceedings.
Lucie has more recently developed extensive experience and a particular specialism in cladding disputes and the Building Regulations relating to fire safety following the Grenfell fire. As well as advising on and representing parties in relation to cladding disputes, Lucie is regularly invited to give talks and seminars on the subject of the Building Regulations and cladding litigation post Grenfell.
Lucie has been recommended in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 as a leading junior in the field of construction for a number of years and is described as an “excellent advocate” in this years Legal 500 recommendations in the field of construction. She is also recommended in The Legal 500 as “A top-choice barrister” in the field of professional negligence.
Lucie regularly acts in a wide range of general construction and engineering disputes both domestic and international. Cases include construction projects both domestic and commercial, large infrastructure and transportation projects, geotechnical and contaminated land disputes, technical engineering projects, M&E and manufacturing and cladding disputes. The disputes cover a wide range of issues including delay, defects, valuation, final account and contractual disputes. Cases include:
As a chemistry graduate, Lucie has particular expertise in energy, natural resources and utilities claims with a particular emphasis on renewable energy. Cases include:
Lucie has considerable experience in the professional negligence field acting for claimants, defendants and their insurers in relation to claims brought against a wide range of professionals including architects, engineers and contractors. Cases include:
Lucie has extensive experience of party wall matters under the Party Wall Act 1996 including:
Lucie also regularly appears in the High Court to obtain or resist injunctions arising out of party wall matters.
Lucie has considerable experience in disputes in the IT and telecommunications field acting for contractors and suppliers. Cases include:
Lucie has extensive experience in the conduct of both adjudication and arbitration proceedings. Lucie also regularly advises upon and appears in adjudication enforcement proceedings. Most recently Lucie appeared in the following cases:
Medical Associates of Northern Virginia Inc v Stweard Malta Ltd [2020] EWHC 1995 (Comm)
Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd v Harron Homes Ltd [2020] EWHC 1190 (TCC)
Paolo Castelli SPA v (1) Buckingham Securities & Investments LTD (2) Simon Halabi (2020) QBD (TCC)
Imperial Chemical Industries v Merit merrell Technology Ltd (No 2) [2018] EWHC 1577 (TCC)
Riva Properties Ltd v Foster & Partners Ltd [2017] EWHC 2574 (TCC)
South Coast Construction v Iverson Road Limited [2017] EWHC 61 (TCC)
Seadown Developments LTD v SMCC Construction LTD LTL 6/11/17
Philpott & Orton (Liquidators of WGL Realisations 2010 Ltd) v Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle School [2016] 1 All ER (Comm) 1
Softlanding Systems Inc v KDP Software Ltd [2010] EWHC 326 (TCC)
Camillin Denny Architects Ltd v Adelaide Jones & Co Ltd [2009] EWHC 2110 (TCC)
Mr. A. Onigbanjo v (1) Mr. Mark Pearson (2) Mrs Mark Pearson [2008] 8 BLR 507
Lambson Fine Chemicals Ltd v Merlion Capital Housing Ltd [2008] EWHC 168 (TCC)
2003 – Sir Thomas Moore Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
2002 – Lord Bowen Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
2003-2004 – BVC (Outstanding), College of Law (London)
2002-2003 – PGDL (Distinction), College of Law (London)
1998-2001 – BSc Chemistry (1st Class), King’s College London
“Stop Playing Games” Building, (No. 10 pages 40-41 published March 2017)
Contributing editor of Hudson’s Building and Engineering Contracts, 12th edition.
“Good news for good neighbours” Building July 2008
Lucie is a member of the Society of Construction Law.
“She is very user-friendly and a great advocate who prepares thoroughly.” “Her cross-examination is crushing.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021
“She advanced the points clearly and succinctly, without getting carried away with theatrics. She has a precise and persuasive style.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021
“I would characterise her as a smart, charming assassin. No nonsense. Superb preparation. Excellent advocate.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2021
“Lucie provides excellent advice on very technical matters, often with little preparation time. Her advice is clear, concise and to the point. She is also very friendly and approachable.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2021
“I would characterise her as a smart, charming assassin. No nonsense. Superb preparation. Excellent advocate.”
Construction, The Legal 500 UK Bar 2021
“Very good on the law and a very good advocate. In trials, she’s incredibly hard-working and has all the detail completely at her fingertips.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar and Global 2020
“Outstanding and extremely organised.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2020
“She excellent for technical cases that need a experienced head but not a silk.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2020
“The hardest-working barrister I’ve ever seen. A real rising star who is highly intelligent, a good advocate, unflappable and good at drafting pleadings.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“Outstanding construction junior counsel. User friendly, practical and commercial.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2019
“She is a star.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2019
“Extremely thorough and commercial, providing a very high-quality service.” “Commercial, bright and great with clients.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“An active junior with a fast-growing practice.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2017
“A top-choice barrister.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2017
“She is very switched on and pragmatic, but also remarkably client-friendly. I would rate her extremely highly.” “Her cross-examination is fantastic, as is her preparation. I am really impressed by her.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2017
“A safe pair of hands; very methodical in her approach.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2016
“Very efficient.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2016
“She is very clear and very pragmatic.” “The view she gives is a considered one.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2016
“She is methodical and builds good rapport with clients.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2015
“Approachable and extremely knowledgeable.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2015
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.