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Keating Chambers is a leading set of commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice. Keating Chambers comprises of 65 barristers (including 29 QCs) specialising in construction (onshore and offshore), engineering, energy, infrastructure, international arbitration, planning & environment, procurement, professional negligence, marine engineering and technology.Members regularly appear in the various divisions of the High Court – but especially in the Technology & Construction Court and the Commercial Court – and also the Court of Appeal, the Privy Council and Supreme Court. Members have a genuine breadth of advocacy and advisory experience across all types of dispute and are well-known for their international experience, technical expertise and hands-on, practical approach. They provide advisory services on all the internationally recognised forms of contract including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, JCT, SAJ and AWES, and also have extensive experience with PPP, PFI, and partnering and alliancing contracts. Keating Chambers' expertise extends across the globe. Individual members are recognised as leaders at the Bar in international arbitration and other forms of international dispute resolution, both as counsel and arbitrators. Senior members of the Chambers are often appointed as arbitrators by many of the world's leading appointing bodies such as the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, HKIAC, KLRAC and SIAC. They are also appointed directly by parties to arbitrations under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.Ranked as a Band 1 set in the leading directories for Construction, Keating Chambers continues to enjoy a strong reputation in the industry. Clients comment note that the set has "talented and highly knowledgeable counsel" (C&P 2015) whose "depth of knowledge and experience is unrivalled" (Legal 500 2014). Sources also recommend the set's client service noting that the "clerks are fantastic and I get excellent service, and good value." (C&P 2014)