Adam Constable KC appointed as Justice of the High Court

Date: 15 February 2023

Keating Chambers is delighted to congratulate Adam Constable KC on his appointment as Justice of the High Court.

Adam was called to the Bar in 1995, was appointed as a Recorder in 2009 and took silk in 2011. He has extensive experience in onshore and offshore construction, engineering, energy, shipbuilding and professional negligence cases as both a barrister and an arbitrator.

Adam has been a member of Keating Chambers for over 20 years. During this time he has played a significant role in Chambers, holding positions including Deputy Head of Chambers, Head of Pupillage and Head of Marketing. He is also General Editor of Keating on Offshore Construction and Marine Engineering (1^st and 2^nd editions) and co-authored Litigation in the TCC.

Alexander Nissen KC, Head of Keating Chambers said: “We congratulate Adam on this exciting news and wish him every success in the next chapter of his career. He leaves behind a stellar practice in construction, engineering and energy, both here and abroad, to join former members of Chambers, Jefford J and O’Farrell J, on the High Court Bench. He will be greatly missed by us all.”

Adam’s appointment will take effect from 13 March 2023. Further information can be found at: https://www.judiciary.uk/appointments-and-retirements/appointment-of-a-high-court-judge-constable-kc/