Keating Chambers
Keating Chambers is a leading set of commercial barristers with a well-established domestic and international practice, specialising in construction law and associated sectors. With 73 barristers, including 33 silks, members offer expertise across all levels of seniority, advising on and acting in disputes of varying scale and complexity. They are recognised for strong advocacy, effective cross-examination, and strategic insight in both litigation and arbitration, alongside high-quality advisory and drafting work. Chambers is regularly instructed in disputes involving construction, infrastructure, energy, PFI, procurement, and professional negligence, including major international projects such as power and shipbuilding matters. Members appear before senior courts and tribunals and are active in domestic and international arbitration, adjudication, and mediation. Many also undertake appointments as arbitrators, adjudicators, mediators, and expert determiners, with some holding part-time judicial roles. The set benefits from technical expertise, including members with engineering qualifications, and maintains established international links to support cross-border work. Members also contribute to leading industry publications, including Keating on Construction Contracts. Keating Chambers is consistently recognised by leading legal directories and awards for the quality of its work and client service. It is also committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, alongside wider social responsibility initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
- Technology & IT
- Construction & Engineering
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Infrastructure & Utilities
- International Arbitration
- Offshore Construction & Marine Engineering
- PFI & PPP
- Planning & Environment
- Procurement & Competition
- Professional Negligence
- Property