Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Keating Chambers. During the festive period, our hours of operation will be: Tuesday 24 December – 8am to 1pm Wednesday 25 December – Chambers closed Thursday 26 December – Chambers closed Friday 27 December – Chambers closed Monday 30 December – 9am to 4pm Tuesday 31 December – 9am to 3pm Wednesday 1 January – Chambers closed Normal business hours (8am – 6:15pm) will resume on Thursday 2 January 2025. https://lnkd.in/e4seUctv Rather than sending printed cards, chambers has opted to support the important work of Advocate, FRU and Support Through the Court.
Keating Chambers
Legal Services
London, England 11,961 followers
Barristers, arbitrators and mediators specialising in UK and international construction, energy and procurement disputes
About us
Keating Chambers is a leading set of commercial barristers’ chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice. Keating Chambers comprises of 72 barristers (including 34 KCs) specialising in construction (onshore and offshore), engineering, energy, infrastructure, international arbitration, planning & environment, procurement, professional negligence, marine engineering and technology. Members regularly appear in the various divisions of the High Court – but especially in the Technology & Construction Court and the Commercial Court – and also the Court of Appeal, the Privy Council and Supreme Court. Members have a genuine breadth of advocacy and advisory experience across all types of dispute and are well-known for their international experience, technical expertise and hands-on, practical approach. They provide advisory services on all the internationally recognised forms of contract including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, JCT, SAJ and AWES, and also have extensive experience with PPP, PFI, and partnering and alliancing contracts. Keating Chambers’ expertise extends across the globe. Individual members are recognised as leaders at the Bar in international arbitration and other forms of international dispute resolution, both as counsel and arbitrators. Senior members of the Chambers are often appointed as arbitrators by many of the world’s leading appointing bodies such as the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, HKIAC, KLRAC and SIAC. They are also appointed directly by parties to arbitrations under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Ranked as a Band 1 set in the leading directories for Construction, Keating Chambers continues to enjoy a strong reputation in the industry. Clients comment note that the set has "talented and highly knowledgeable counsel" (C&P 2015) whose "depth of knowledge and experience is unrivalled" (Legal 500 2014). Sources also recommend the set's client service noting that the "clerks are fantastic and I get excellent service, and good value." (C&P 2014)
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http://www.keatingchambers.com
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- Legal Services
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1873
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- Construction, Energy & Natural Resources, Engineering, Infrastructure, International Arbitration, Mediation, Procurement, Professional Negligence, Shipbuilding & Marine, and Technology
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15 Essex Street
London, England WC2R 3AA, GB
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It's just two weeks until pupillage applications are open on the the Pupillage Gateway! Don’t miss out on the chance to join a leading commercial set, and one of the top two specialist construction chambers. For more information on how to apply please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/emgMrcxT
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We are delighted to introduce our webinar and podcast series focusing on adjudication and adjudication enforcement. The first instalment, delivered by junior barristers Edmund Crawley and Youcef Boussabaine, provides an introduction to adjudication including what it is, why it's used and how it is conducted. You can watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eYb_UKry Find out more about Keating Chambers’ extensive adjudication experience, including a fixed fee adjudication package offered by select junior members of chambers on our website: https://lnkd.in/eeJhAcWj
Keating Chambers Adjudication Webinar Series Ep 1
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On 13 December David Thomas KC spoke to local contractors and employers at a conference on the management of construction contracts, sponsored by contractor Junior Sammy Contractors. A report on the conference can be found here: https://lnkd.in/entfSQi9
David Thomas KC will be speaking at the Legal Management of Construction Contracts event in Trinidad on 13 December, sponsored by Junior Sammy Contractors. David will be covering the topic of “Legal issues for contractors”. The seminar is open to all construction companies who work in both the private and public sectors. The event will be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad. If you wish to attend, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.
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We look forward to welcoming Samuel Townend KC back to full-time practice at Keating Chambers after his year sabbatical as Chair of the Bar Council. Sam recently joined Dr. Sally Penni MBE of Kenworthy’s Chambers to discuss the diverse roles and responsibilities of the Bar Council, the challenges of his Chair year and his journey to becoming a barrister. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. To learn more, please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/eNaBjt9S
As Samuel Townend KC's term draws to a close, he sat down with Dr. Sally Penni MBE to reflect on his year as Chair of Bar for the Talking Law podcast. Listen to Sam talking about: - his journey to the Bar (via a demolition site) - an average day working as a construction law barrister - his most memorable case (in the Court of Appeal) - his involvement in Bar politics from the young barristers' committee to Chair of the Bar - the importance of using the media to push the Bar up the policy agenda for increased visibility and funding for justice - what advice he would give to aspiring barristers and the value of pro bono legal work - our work on equality, diversity and inclusion and tackling bullying and harassment - what makes a good advocate... and more Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eNaBjt9S
Sam Townend KC - Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE
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On Thursday 23 January, Keating Chambers will be hosting an interactive workshop in Aberdeen with The CIArb Scottish Branch. Lucy Garrett KC, Calum Lamont KC and Tom Lazur of Keating Chambers and Scott Johnston of Pinsent Masons will be speaking at this event, and will guide attendees through a workshop-based fictitious energy problem. The workshop will be held at the Society of Advocates in Aberdeen and is free to attend. Please click here to register your interest: https://lnkd.in/eeXNx7BX
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John McMillan will be speaking on 'The Long Shadow: Disputes under the Building Safety Act’ at the The Society of Construction Law Seminar in Cambridge on 21 January. This seminar will focus on decisions by the Courts and the first tier tribunal on the provisions of the Building Safety Act. This event will be both in-person and online. To register your attendance please visit the SCL website: https://lnkd.in/eWWfdQrS
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Keating Chambers is committed to improving access to the bar. We participate in a number of schemes, including Bridging The Bar, 10,000 Black Interns, The Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge and Bridging (Dis)Ability to the Bar. We also partner with Gray's Inn to offer the Social Mobility Scholarship, awarding £15,000 to support aspiring barristers from all backgrounds, promote social mobility and increase diversity at the Bar. Please visit the Keating Chambers website to learn more about other mentoring and outreach opportunities available: https://lnkd.in/eyzYy4DU
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The Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide was launched yesterday and we are pleased to have three members of Keating ranked. INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: MOST IN DEMAND ARBITRATORS IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION This section features Robert Gaitskell KC who is described as “highly recommendable as an arbitrator" and “very thorough in the analysis and understanding of the case and highly knowledgeable on construction and engineering issues.” The full rankings can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/e-9Md3mQ INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION – THE BAR – ASIA-PACIFIC REGION This section features Philip Boulding KC, and Simon Hughes KC. Phil is described as "Without a doubt the best advocate I have had the pleasure of working with” and "is always able to get to the crux of the matter very quickly." Simon is also described as "incredibly quick, switched on and understands the commercial position well" as well as "very impressive; he handles a lot of work that he balances brilliantly." The full rankings can be viewing here: https://lnkd.in/erXG7RqU
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Keating Chambers wishes you all a Merry #ChristmasJumperDay! 🎄 Along with spreading festive cheer in our Christmas jumpers, shirts, and skirts, we're proud to support a meaningful cause through this tradition—raising funds for Save the Children UK.
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