1The Chambers of Alexander Nissen KC
Keating Chambers is ‘very strong in public procurement’. Charles Banner KC acts as longstanding counsel to Transport for London on ongoing procurement issues arising from construction work taking place on a London Underground station. The ‘ferociously bright’ Fionnuala McCredie KC is highly regarded for representing interested parties and contracting authorities in contentious procurement mandates. Sarah Hannaford KC and Simon Taylor continue to act for HS2 Limited in Siemens v HS2, an ongoing case concerning the award of the contract for rolling stock used for HS2. The ‘thorough and conscientious’ Rachael O’Hagan and James Frampton both have excellent track records in appearing in high-profile procurement challenges.
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Testimonials
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- 'Sam Kennett is approachable, sensible and very easy to deal with.'
- 'William Shrubsall is brilliant.'
- 'Good specialist procurement set.'
- 'Top of its game in terms of expertise and subject area knowledge.'
- 'The clerks are great - approachable, open and realistic.'
- 'Very strong in public procurement. It has leading silks and talented juniors.'
- 'A great support in dealing with high-pressured and fast-paced public procurement disputes.'
- 'A leading procurement set.'
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.
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1Hall of fameThe Chambers of Alexander Nissen KC
‘A tenacious advocate and an expert in public procurement law.'
2Hall of fameThe Chambers of Alexander Nissen KC
'Excellent succinct advocacy. Clearly absorbs masses of information and identifies concisely the main points. Excellent commercial awareness.'
Hall of fameThe Chambers of Alexander Nissen KC
‘Rhodri is a distinguished advocate, thoughtful and very assured in his advice.'
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.
2Leading 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.
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