Adam Robb

Adam Robb's construction, commercial and insurance practice encompasses a wide range of building, engineering and technology disputes. He has particular experience in litigating or arbitrating cases which are complex, whether legally, factually or technically. These disputes arise in areas such as professional negligence, the sale of goods, oil and gas and construction, particularly civil engineering and infrastructure related claims. He has experience of adjudication, litigation and arbitration (both domestic and international). He is an experienced and effective advocate.

Recommendations

Adam is recommended for his work in Construction by both the Legal 500 2009 and Chambers & Partners 2010.

Quotes

"concise and clear in his advice," Chambers & Partners 2010

Appointments

Appointed to be Junior Counsel to the Crown (B Panel) March 2004

Significant Cases

Fleming (t/a Bodycraft) v Customs & Excise Commissioners (HL), 23 January 2008, [2008] UKHL 2
Huang v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Kashmiri v Secretary of State for the Home Department (HL), 21 March 2007, [2007] UKHL 11
Revenue & Customs v Zurich Insurance Co (CA), 15 March 2007, [2007] EWCA Civ 218
Clarke v Marlborough (ChD), 20 November 2001, (2002) 1 WLR 1731
P & O Developments Ltd v Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Trust (TCC), 15 October 1998, [1999] BLR 3

Publications

Construction Contracts: Law and Practice 2nd Edition (Contributor) OUP 2010

Articles

Interim Remedies - Freezing Orders and Search Orders (July 2008, Adam Robb)