Daniel GARTON

Daniel Garton advises clients on all aspects of the delivery of major construction and engineering projects, with a particular focus on contract administration and the avoidance and resolution of disputes. He has acted, including as lead advocate, in some of the world's largest international construction arbitrations.

Daniel has advised developers, contractors, consultants and lenders on projects around the world. His practice has a particular focus on major international infrastructure projects, across such industries as energy (incl. nuclear and renewables), oil and gas, petrochemical, data centers, transportation and mining.

Daniel is described as "an excellent advocate" with an "ability to develop legal strategies to underpin complex construction disputes" (Whos Who Legal). He is considered "a standout, with the ability and depth of experience to understand the client's perspective and clearly communicate complex legal issues to clients." (Legal 500 UK, Construction: contentious). "His level of understanding of complex construction matters, and ability to translate these into a legal strategy that clients can understand, is very impressive." (Legal 500 UK, Construction: contentious). He is also "extremely detail-oriented, has a very solid legal mind and is able to see issues from many perspectives." (Chambers UK). Daniel is recognised as one of the world's top 500 litigation and arbitration lawyers (The Lawdragon Global Litigation 500).

Daniel is experienced with all common forms of dispute resolution, including International Arbitration (incl. ICC, LCIA, DIFC-LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL), Litigation, Adjudication / DABs and mediation. He has advised on projects and acted as counsel in disputes throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and in Asia Pacific.

“Daniel Garton stands out as ‘an excellent advocate’ for his ‘firm grasp of construction issues’ and his ‘ability to develop legal strategies to underpin complex construction disputes’.” (Whos Who Legal)

“He is an excellent lawyer with a brilliant mind and also an excellent manager with very strong interpersonal skills.” (Chambers UK)