Legal 500 EMEA 2021: Middle East
Date: 15 April 2021
The Legal 500 have launched their 2021 EMEA Guide including a chapter on the English Bar in the Middle East. Keating is recommended as “the number one chambers for construction-related disputes” and has 14 recommended barristers in the construction chapter:
- Marcus Taverner QC
- David Thomas QC – ‘An exceptionally talented QC – very quick to grasp the issues, on his feet, he is up there with the very best. ’
- Richard Harding QC – ‘Highly regarded and sought-after.’
- Adam Constable QC– ‘A true leader in the field – he assimilates information fast and defines issues incisively.’
- Simon Hughes QC – ‘A class act – his real strength is his ability to cut through complex issues and he is excellent in conference.’
- Marc Rowlands QC – ‘Very calm, gives clear and pragmatic advice, a good strategic thinker. ’
- Justin Mort QC – ‘Justin is forceful, tenacious and persuasive in his arguments – he is adept at unpicking complex cases and picking out the few key issues that really matter out of what is often a sea of materials and legal, technical and factual issues.’
- Krista Lee QC – ‘Her cross-examination of witnesses is effective and on point – she brings out their evidence in a way that affects their credibility.’
- Abdul Jinadu – ‘Exceptionally hard working with the ability to simplify the most complex technical issues to achieve the right results for the client. ’
- Calum Lamont
- James Thompson – ‘His key strengths are his sharp intellect married to his warm and charming personality. This is a rare combination, increasingly appeals to tribunals faced with determining complex, technical construction disputes.’
- Paul Bury – ‘A go-to junior with an outstanding work ethic and an eye for detail. ’
- David Sheard – ‘Fearsomely clever, he reduces complex facts into well-structured argument.’
- Jennie Wild – ‘Undaunted by large and complex cases, she deals well with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.’
The full list of rankings can be viewed on The Legal 500’s website.
