Commercial & Business

Areas of practice

Stuart Kennedy's practice as a barrister encompasses a wide range of commercial disputes involving breach of contract, sale of goods and property as well as construction disputes and professional negligence. Stuart advises and acts on behalf of parties in litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR. He regularly accepts appointments as an Arbitrator, Adjudicator and Mediator, either nominated by one of the Appointing Bodies or by agreement between the parties.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Stuart had already established a successful career in the construction industry and therefore has first hand practical experience of the world of commerce.

As a Chartered Surveyor and Barrister, Stuart is able to combine his legal knowledge with his expertise as a Chartered Surveyor to excellent effect. Stuart is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

For eight years, Stuart was a Divisional Director of a sub-contracting Company responsible for turnover of up to £8 million p.a.

Dispute resolution

He has long been involved in resolving disputes as an adviser/advocate and as an arbitrator/adjudicator. He was appointed to the Panel of Adjudicators of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1997 and the RICS Panel of Adjudicators in 2000. He is a member of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators.

International

Stuart has been involved in a number of international projects including the new Hong Kong Airport and the new airports in Oslo and Athens , as well as other projects in Europe and the Middle East . On the Hong Kong Airport project, Stuart was a Non-Executive Director of an Anglo-German Joint Venture which undertook over £30m worth of work. In June 2001, Stuart was called to the Bar of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and has traveled extensively in the Caribbean .

Academic

Stuart has a First Class Honours degree in law and won the Barstow Scholarship on the Bar Course at the Inns of Court School of Law. The Scholarship was awarded for obtaining the third highest marks out of over 700 candidates, a feat all the more remarkable as Stuart was studying on the part-time course whilst working full time!

Reported cases

Stuart has appeared in a number of reported cases including:

Glencot Development and Design Co. Ltd v Ben Barrett & Son (Contractors) Ltd [2001] BLR 207.

Allscan Services Ltd v. Dougland Support Services [2003] CA LTL 23/1/03

Trustees of Stratfield Saye Estate v. AHL Construction Ltd [2004] EWHC 3286(TCC).

Palmac v. Park Lane Estates Limited [2005] EWHC B1 (TCC).

Allen Wilson Shopfitters v. Anthony Buckingham [2005] EWHC 1165(TCC)