We would like to open this edition of Keating Legal Update by extending a warm welcome to Mark Barbour Smith as Chief Executive Officer of Keating Chambers, effective from 15 June 2026. Mark’s appointment reflects Keating Chambers’ commitment to strengthening its strategic leadership and client service. The Executive Committee, members of Chambers and staff look forward to working with Mark, as he focuses on strategic planning, business development, marketing, operations and the continued enhancement of our client offering.
This edition includes articles on performance bonds, by Sean Wilken KC, payment notices and pay less notices by Abdul Jinadu and guest contributor Tim Mack of Jackson-Moore Associates and retention in construction contracts by Sean Wilken KC and Sarah Williams. Youcef Boussabaine has also prepared a case analysis looking at termination in light of Providence v Hexagon. Together, these contributions reflect the range and depth of work undertaken by our members of Chambers and offer insight into some of the key issues currently shaping the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.
As usual, we have also included a summary of the most recent case updates involving members of Chambers. In addition, we are delighted to feature a Q&A with one of our newest tenants, Courtney Burrell-Eade, offering an insight into life at Keating Chambers and Courtney’s background and practice since accepting the offer of tenancy with us last year.
Over the past few months, Keating Chambers has continued to contribute actively to industry dialogue and professional development through a series of seminars, webinars, publications and international engagements. This month, we are delighted to once again be participating in London International Disputes Week, as well as hosting a PFI seminar in London. Looking forward, we are planning our second BSA Symposium to take place in autumn 2026. These events reflect our ongoing commitment to knowledge-sharing and thought leadership across the sectors in which we operate