International arbitration: counsel

Atkin Chambers

Atkin Chambers is praised as a 'premier set' dealing with complex cross-border disputes involving parties from multiple jurisdictions’, and the set stands out for its expertise in engineering and construction-related arbitrations. Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC has a significant following in Asia and the Middle East, often working with Samar Abbas Kazmi. Stephen Dennison KC has recently acted in arbitrations related to energy infrastructure, while Camille Slow KC, who was made Silk in 2024, is active in major projects in the GCC region.

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Testimonials

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'Andrew Burrows is very proactive and a pleasure to work with. David Barns is similarly talented individual. It is clear that Atkin Chambers have recruited high caliber clerks to work with their high caliber barristers.'
'The service provided by Atkin Chambers is top notch. The clerks are more than helpful and Rick Bulaitis in particular is the first to help in any way possible.'
'Very helpful, commercial and approachable clerks. Andrew Burrows and Freddie Buckle particularly helpful.'
'The clerks provide a good service. Justin Wilson, Andrew Burrows and Rob Bryant are particularly responsive and helpful.'
'Atkin is the best construction set in the business.'
'In terms of international work, Atkin Chambers is a “premier set” dealing with complex cross-border disputes involving parties from multiple jurisdictions. These disputes are often commercially and/or politically sensitive.'
'Atkin chambers have many experienced construction barristers. They have deep construction law experience.'
'Excellent offering in terms of expertise in construction disputes.'

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.

Stuart Catchpole KC

Atkin Chambers

David Streatfeild-James KC

‘No doubt Manus is top-notch and one of the very best in the field of oral advocacy, especially in complex high value disputes in the field of construction and engineering. His cross-examination is simply first-rate, excellent and truly outstanding.’

Stephen Dennison KC

Atkin Chambers

'Fantastic advocate; great with clients; good at getting to the heart of a case.'

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC

Atkin Chambers

'She is an absolute star as an advocate in international arbitrations. She knows how to handle international arbitral tribunals and has a deep appreciation of how to put a client's case to them.'

Andrew Goddard KC

Atkin Chambers

'Andrew is one of the leading construction silks. He always rolls his sleeves up and gets into the detail.'

Riaz Hussain KC

Atkin Chambers

'Riaz is a leading silk. He quickly gets on top of the issues and his oral advocacy is excellent.'

James Howells KC

Atkin Chambers

‘Always calm and easily creates a rapport with the tribunal. He is able to easily and fluently change tack or approach as matters develop in the course of a trial. He is able to master foreign legal concepts quickly and debate these concepts with senior tribunal members who are well versed in the foreign law in question.’

Simon Lofthouse KC

Atkin Chambers

‘There are no weaknesses. He is simply better prepared than all his opponents and he has been up against the very best. He outworks them, and then he’s like the four horsemen of the apocalypse, but more courteous.’

'Rupert is a brilliant lawyer, who knows how to integrate another counsel team and bring a real input. He is a great strategist and is amazing in cross examination. He is a real expert in construction law.'

'Excellent attention to detail, very strong advocacy, presents clear advice, willing to deliver difficult messages.'

Mark Chennells KC

Atkin Chambers

'Mark is very diligent and prepares his cases thoroughly. He masters the detail in each matter. He is also excellent in writing and brilliant as an advocate.'

2024 Silks

Camille Slow KC

Atkin Chambers

‘Camille is very approachable and easy to work with. A great team player. Excellent with clients – very reassuring and clear. Good on technical detail. Able to see all the arguments and present them in a clear and persuasive way. Excellent advocate.’

Camille Slow KC

Atkin Chambers

‘Camille has a strong attention to detail, is extremely responsiveness and technically very sharp.’

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.