Interview: HKA talks to… Anneliese Day QC, Fountain Court Chambers

HKA’s Chris Paterson and Charles Wilsoncroft speak to Anneliese about how different jurisdictions have reacted to Covid-19, what it is like to conduct hearings and ADR as both counsel and a member of the tribunal, how third party funding might have a larger role to play going forward and whether she anticipates any permanent changes to the way the legal and construction communities operate post Covid-19 pandemic.

Recorded: 1 June 2020

Anneliese Day QC, Fountain Court Chambers

A highly sought-after silk described as a ”leading lawyer of her generation” who handles some of the most high-value and complex cases in the world, both as Lead Counsel and as Arbitrator, Anneliese has extensive expertise in commercial, energy, construction, investment treaty, insurance and professional liability disputes in both a national and international context.  Described as having “extraordinary talent”, eloquency, and ability to explain complex issues to lay clients“, she is a firm believer in seeking to bring added value to any case whatever her role.

Charles Wilsoncroft, Partner, HKA

Charles is a chartered civil engineer with over 19 years’ experience in the construction industry.  Charles has experience dealing with all manner of civil engineering and construction projects, including offshore and onshore infrastructure, energy and construction schemes.  He has extensive knowledge of contract dispute procedures, including negotiated settlements, mediation, conciliation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation, both in the UK and overseas and is actively involved in providing advisory services to apply lessons learned to the wider industry.  He has practical knowledge of numerous standard construction contract forms including FIDIC, NEC, ICE, LOGIC and BIMCO.

Chris Paterson, Director, HKA

Chris is a chartered marketer and a senior business development professional with over 15 years’ experience developing new business and managing client relationships within professional, legal and financial services.  Having spent many years in chambers, Chris has extensive relationships with senior private practice lawyers, in-house counsel and barristers, along with experience of a variety of legal markets.