Construction

Gatehouse Chambers

With ‘genuine strength in depth at every level’, Gatehouse Chambers offers representation on a wide range of construction-related issues, with a particular focus in project disputes and defect claims. Leading Ebony Alleyne, Paul Reed KC is instructed to representing Mace in a major contractual claim concerning roof defects at Sky’s headquarters in Osterley. Simon Kerry acted as opposing counsel to David Pliener KC, who represented JN Piling in a three-party claim arising out of an oil spill, while Catherine Piercy KC acted as sole counsel to a Click St Andrew in a damages claim. Helena White continues to represent W Griffiths Architects as sole counsel in a major professional negligence TCC claim regarding fire safety and cladding issues. In the international arena, Andrew Kearney is acting as lead counsel through a high-value ICC arbitration against an international design and build contractor in the engineering sector.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Clerks are very responsive.'
'Quick, efficient, excellent hospitality. Nothing bad to say about the clerking team.'
'The Clerks are always willing to assist as much as they can and they have shown a real desire to build and develop professional relationships.'
'Gatehouse is a very good chambers for construction law matters. They have quality barristers at all levels of seniority.'
'Gatehouse is a strong construction chambers with genuine strength in depth at every level.'
'Gatehouse are in the 'Champions League' for anything construction and insurance related. There is no one better.'
'Gatehouse is a go-to-set for construction, insurance and professional indemnity claims.'
'Set appears to be going from strength to strength in the construction sector.'

Silks

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Paul Reed KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Paul’s expertise on the construction insurance is superb. Also, his advocacy skills before tribunals are excellent and very persuasive.’

2023 Silks

'David is a stand-out barrister and a clear all-rounder. He is great with clients, superb on the law, and terrific on his feet.'

Catherine Piercy KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Fantastic advocate: Catherine reacts well on her feet and is a devil when it comes to cross-examination. A pleasure to work with. Firm yet fair, commercial yet legal, approachable yet with gravitas and never fails to get to grips with the details. A superstar of the Bar.’

2024 Silks

Michael Wheater KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Tactically excellent with superb drafting. His advocacy is excellent: clear, concise, and skilfully delivered. He commands respect from opponents and judges. Incredibly astute, but down to earth and well liked by clients as they appreciate that Michael understands their role and the industry.'

Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Ebony Alleyne

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Ebony goes above and beyond in attention to detail in her preparations. As a result she delivers logical, razor sharp and highly intelligent cross examination. Her advocacy skills are impressive.'

Sarah McCann

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Sarah's drafting is very good quality, clear and persuasive. She has a good straightforward manner with clients and is commercial. She is also approachable and easy to work with.'

Andrew Kearney

Gatehouse Chambers

'Andrew's main strength is his ability to very quickly get to the major issues in the case, and then articulate those major issues with brevity and clarity. This flows through to his advocacy, which is always focused and precise.'

'Emma is forensic in her analysis and has an exceptional ability to articulate her arguments.'

Simon Kerry

Gatehouse Chambers

'Simon is a very clear communicator. He is able to distil complicated issues into client-friendly advice, both in writing and in conference. His drafting skills are strong. He is an asset to any case on which he works.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.