INFRASTRUCTURE
“… Charles was instrumental in putting together the adjudication documents and dealing with all correspondence from the opposing side’s solicitors… In an adjudication that proved to be very successful in its conclusion… I have no hesitation in recommending Charles to others…
– Director (Top 5 UK Contractor)
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE, STRATEGIC ADVICE & FIRST-CLASS ADVOCACY
New Temple Chambers advises on major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally, bringing exceptional depth of experience in construction and engineering law. We provide strategic advice and first-class advocacy for all of our clients, whether contractors, employers, clients and national and/or international governments. New Temple Chambers has an outstanding reputation and a tradition of excellence in construction, engineering and infrastructure.
Chambers advises on all standard forms of construction contracts including NEC Contracts (NEC3 and NEC4), FIDIC 2017 suite of contracts and bespoke forms of construction contracts, adjudication, international arbitration and construction litigation in the Technology and Construction Court.
Chambers accepts instructions from a wide range of clients, nationally and internationally, on a direct access basis, including construction and engineering organisations, contractors, subcontractors, employers, architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, claims consultants, corporate clients, international organisations including national and international governments, as well as instructing solicitors.
The Head of Construction & Engineering at New Temple Chambers is Charles Edwards, (Charles Edwin Edwards (2002), MSt(Cantab) MSc(Lond) MRICS MCIArb FCInstCES of Middle Temple, Barrister (England and Wales), Adjudicator (Head of Chambers), a dual qualified, first-class high performing Construction Barrister and Chartered Quantity Surveyor with long established expertise in construction and engineering law and is a graduate the University of Cambridge (Departments of Engineering and Architecture), King’s College London (Centre of Construction Law) and the Inns of Court School of Law (Gray’s Inn). Charles is a legal expert in construction and engineering law.
Charles’ knowledge and insight has been described as “unparalleled”. Charles’ “grasp and in-depth knowledge of construction, construction law and dispute resolution…is second to none.” Charles is “… extremely dedicated, precise and utterly relentless…”. He has been described as “…a leading thinker in the construction law field” and is “an advocate you most certainly want on your side”.
HEAD OF CHAMBERS
Charles Edwards (2002) MSt(Cantab) MSc(Lond) MRICS MCIArb FCInstCES of Middle Temple, is a high performing Construction Barrister.
- Barrister (2002) (Middle Temple)
- Technology and Construction Bar Association
- Chancery Bar Association
- Commercial Bar Association
- MSc(Lond) King’s College London
- MSt(Cantab) University of Cambridge, Wolfson College
WHY US
Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure disputes are high value, high risk and technically complex. Our laser focus allows us to act decisively in adjudication, international arbitration and litigation, providing clear strategy and robust representation when outcomes matter most.
EXPERIENCE
RECENT INSIGHTS
“Having had the privilege of working with Charles I can say he is extremely dedicated, precise, and utterly relentless. A leading thinker in the construction law field, and an advocate you most certainly want on your side.”
– Director (UK multidisciplinary practice)