Commercial and construction barrister Rob Dawson has a broad practice with a particular emphasis on construction and engineering disputes and associated professional liability matters as well as general commercial litigation disputes. He is based in the London office.

Rob frequently appears in County Courts at all stages of litigation proceedings in addition to maintaining a busy advisory and drafting practice.

Before coming to the Bar, he had a successful career in the construction industry. A chartered surveyor, Rob worked for a tier-one main contractor, as a senior consultant for an international consultancy firm and as a party representative acting for subcontractors in adjudication proceedings.

Rob has been appointed as an adjudicator under several CEDR adjudication schemes, including more than 100 appointments dealing with RICS-referred complaints against surveyors.

He has been admitted as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators through both the arbitration and construction adjudication routes.

Outside of work, Rob is a keen cyclist and runner. He has also recently taken up rowing.