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Marc Rowlands KC

Marc Rowlands KC

Position

Marc Rowlands KC’s practice covers the full range of construction, engineering and technology disputes, in the UK and internationally. Praised as “very slick and very good”, he is regularly instructed in the TCC, Commercial Court and Court of Appeal and in arbitrations in the Middle East, Far East and the Caribbean. Marc is a Part II DIFC registered practitioner and is called to the Bahamian Bar. In addition to his work as counsel, Marc has acted as adjudicator, arbitrator (ICC) and mediator.

Marc has particular expertise in the JCT, NEC, FIDIC and LOGIC forms, and PFI contracts, and his offshore experience includes a year off from his studies working onshore and offshore (in the Bay of Benin) for a wireline logging company. He is also highly regarded for rail related work, having acted in numerous high profile cases around the world relating to infrastructure, rolling stock and regulatory work. His recent experience also includes three significant cladding disputes related to fire stopping and fire barrier defects. Marc is particularly skilled at working with a team and managing large cases to achieve cost savings and the best commercial, practical outcomes for clients.

Career

Part II DIFC Registered Practitioner, 2016 Called to the Bahamian Bar, 2008 CEDR Accredited Mediator, 2007 Keating Chambers, 2001 4 Pump Court Up to 2001 Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn, Scholar), 1990

Languages

French (spoken)Spanish (working knowledge)

Memberships

TECBAR; Society of Construction Law.

Education

Oxford University (BA Oxon).

Mentions

Middle East: The English Bar

Construction

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Marc Rowlands KC – Keating Chambers ‘Marc simplifies the most complex of matters with ease. He gets to grips with matters very quickly and this is shown when he holds a consultation.’
London Bar

Construction

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Marc Rowlands KC – Keating Chambers ‘Marc simplifies the most complex of matters with ease. He gets to grips with matters very quickly and this is shown when he holds a consultation.’