Property & Chancery

Prior to coming to the Bar, Stuart had already established a successful career in the construction industry. As a Chartered Surveyor and Barrister, Stuart is able to combine his legal knowledge with his expertise as a Chartered Surveyor to excellent effect.

Areas of practice

Stuart Kennedy's practice as a barrister naturally focuses on property construction, but he also undertakes work in other areas, including landlord and tenant, and general commercial work. Stuart regularly accepts appointments as an Arbitrator, Adjudicator or Mediator, either nominated by one of the Appointing Bodies or by agreement between the parties. Stuart is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Dispute resolution

He has long been involved in resolving construction disputes as surveyor, 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 Society of Construction Law and regularly publishes articles and gives lectures.

International

He 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 . In June 2001, Stuart was called to the Bar of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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.

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)

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