Members highlighted by The Legal 500 for their work in the Middle East
Awards
A number of members of Atkin Chambers have been recognised by the new The Legal 500 EMEA guide to the […]
28th Apr 2020
“A brilliant lawyer, a superb strategist and an excellent oral and written advocate; a silk in waiting.”
Legal 500
Nicholas specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration with a particular emphasis on construction, engineering, energy and utilities, technology and related disputes.
He has broad experience of all methods of dispute resolution with expertise in domestic and international arbitration, mediation and adjudication.
Nicholas is recommended in the most recent editions of the legal directories Chambers UK Bar Guide and The Legal 500, as a leading junior in the fields of construction and professional negligence.
Nicholas has represented employers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants on many cases, both domestic and international, concerning numerous types of building and engineering projects. On the pure construction side he has acted on a wide range of disputes including those relating to defects, measurement and valuation, delay, procurement and contract administration. His expertise on engineering matters extends to mechanical and electrical, structural, civil and geotechnical cases. Recent experience includes acting for:
He acts for claimants and defendants (as well as their professional indemnity insurers) in respect of claims brought against a wide range of professional advisers including architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers, solicitors, insurance brokers and IT consultants. Recent experience includes acting for:
Nicholas has wide experience acting for contractors and suppliers in litigation arising out of the design and construction of power plants, pipelines, process plants, water and sewage treatment facilities. Examples of his recent work include acting for:
He has experience in the IT and Telecommunications’ field acting for suppliers, contractors and users in relation to telecommunication systems and computer software and hardware systems.
Examples of his recent work include acting for:
Nicholas undertakes the full range of general commercial practice. Examples of his recent work include acting for:
Hitachi Zosen Inova AG v John Sisk & Son Ltd [2019] EWHC 495 (TCC)
Victory House General Partner Ltd v RGB P&C Ltd [2018] EWHC 102 (TCC)
John Sisk & Son Ltd v Duro Felguera UK Ltd [2016] EWHC 81 (TCC)
Brookfield Construction (UK) Ltd v Mott Macdonald [2010] EWHC 659 (TCC)
Multiplex Construction (UK) Ltd v Mott Macdonald [2007] EWHC 20 (TCC), 11 Con LR 63
R J Knapman v Richards [2006] EWHC 2518 (TCC)
Rossco Civil Engineering Limited v Dwr Cymru Cyfryngedic [2004] Adj. LR 07/15
Specialist Ceiling Services Northern Limited v ZVI Construction (UK) Limited [2004] BLR 403
Mostcash plc v Fluor Limited [2002] EWCA Civ 975, [2002] BLR 111
Ferson Contractors Limited v Levolux AT Limited [2002] EWCA Civ 11
The Bay Resort Hotel and Resort v Cavalier Construction Company [2001] UKPC 34, APP LR 07/16
Discain Project Services Limited v Opecprime Developments Limited [2001] BLR 285
2017 Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
1996-1997 Inns of Court School of Law
1993-1996 LLB (Hons) University of Bristol
Nicholas is an Accredited Adjudicator with the CIArb, RIBA and TECBAR. He is also an accredited TECBAR Arbitrator and Dispute Resolution Board Member. He sits as an arbitrator and as an adjudicator.
He speaks French, Spanish and some Arabic.
Nicholas is a member of COMBAR, TECBAR, LCLCBA, CIArb and SCL.
He is a former editor of Hudson’s Building and Engineering Contracts and regularly lectures both domestically and internationally.
“Gets across the detail of the case.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021
“Knows his stuff and is not afraid to run difficult points.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021
“He is a great advocate.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2021
“A strong junior who is good on technical detail and is client-friendly.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2021
“Pragmatic, easy to work with, convincing and compelling advocate.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2021
“An extremely good technical lawyer who has exceptional drafting skills and is very user-friendly.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar and Global 2020
“Very good on his feet, very client-friendly and thorough in his approach, and realistic about prospects of success.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2020
“A determined, calm and collected advocate.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2020
“An excellent junior, popular with the clients and very good with technically complex cases.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2020
“He masters complex problems quickly.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2020
“Very comfortable with complex technical issues, he is always in command of the detail.”
Construction, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2020
“Extremely experienced.” “Succinct and extremely helpful in his advice on prospects.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“Succinct and extremely helpful in his advice on prospects.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“A brilliant lawyer, a superb strategist and an excellent oral and written advocate; a silk in waiting.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2019
“He is able to identify the key factual and legal issues very quickly.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2019
“An excellent advocate who provides sensible, pragmatic advice and is well liked by clients.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“He rolls up his sleeves, listens to points and takes them on board. He debates issues and is focused.” “Hard working, bright and easy to deal with.” “Smart and user-friendly.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“A regular in megaproject disputes.”
Construction, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2018
“He is charm personified with a brilliant style in international arbitration tribunals.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2017
“Very astute.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2017
“He is an excellent advocate who provides sensible, pragmatic advice and is well liked by clients.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2017
“An excellent advocate.”
Professional Negligence, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2017
“Exceptionally hard working and a very good team player.”
Construction, Chambers Global 2017
“An excellent advocate.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2016
“He has a willingness to take and develop arguments with determination and charm.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 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.