Galen Lambert
Call 2023
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Galen Lambert is developing a broad commercial practice across Chambers’ areas of expertise, with a focus on commercial litigation and technical construction and shipping disputes. He has experience with both litigation and international arbitration. Galen’s international arbitration experience includes cases in North America, South America, Central Africa, and the Middle East.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Galen completed his education and qualified as a barrister and solicitor in Canada. As a Canadian lawyer, Galen served as a clerk (judicial assistant) to Justices Tysoe, Griffin, and Marchand of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, assisting with all aspects of judicial decision making. Following his term as a clerk, Galen moved to London as a Harold G. Fox Scholar, where he worked in two sets of barrister’s chambers for a term of ten months.
Galen subsequently practised as an associate in the dispute resolution group of a leading Canadian law firm. As an associate, Galen worked on a wide variety of matters, including class actions, securities litigation, and construction, energy, and technology disputes. Galen’s recent experience includes:
- International Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction, Engineering and Energy
- Shipping
- Professional Negligence
In addition to being called to the Bar of England & Wales, Galen is licensed as a barrister and solicitor in Ontario, Canada.
International Arbitration
Galen is developing a particular expertise in international arbitration and has experience in disputes under various arbitral rules, including the ICC, LCIA and DIFC-LCIA Rules.
Featured International Arbitration cases
Instructed as junior counsel in an ICC arbitration arising from alleged defects and non-payment under a contract for interior design works at a prestigious residential property, with claims in excess of £7.5 million
Assisted as a pupil with advice on the merits in relation to an LCIA arbitration arising out of a contract for the sale and purchase of certain commodities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with claims in excess of USD 100 million
Assisted as a pupil with the preparation of pleadings in an LCIA arbitration arising out of a contract for the design and construction of an LNG terminal, with claims in excess of £150 million
Instructed as a Canadian associate to assist with all aspects an ICC arbitration regarding the purported termination of an IT master services agreement worth over CAD 1 billion
Assisted as a Harold G. Fox Scholar with a DIFC-LCIA arbitration arising out of alleged variations and delays in relation to an architectural design consultancy agreement governed by Qatari law
Commercial Litigation
Galen has considerable experience in commercial litigation both in England & Wales and in Canada, including particular expertise in relation to class actions.
Featured Commercial Litigation cases
Instructed as sole counsel in relation to a dispute regarding the treatment of VAT under a consumer contract with significant precedential value to the business
Assisted as a pupil with advising on the merits of a proposed novel class action strategy in relation to certain breaches of the Competition Act 1998
Assisted as a pupil with the preparation of pleadings in relation to allegations of bribery and breaches of directors’ duties
Instructed as a Canadian associate to assist with the defence of a CAD 85 billion class action brought by the Government of British Columbia (on behalf of itself and other provincial governments) against the manufacturers and distributors of certain opioid products
Instructed as a Canadian associate to assist with the defence of an investment company against allegations of breaches of applicable securities laws brought by the Ontario Securities Commission
Assisted as a Harold G. Fox Scholar with the preparation of opening written submissions in a USD 280 million claim arising out of a fraudulent commodity trading scheme
Construction, Engineering and Energy
Galen has significant experience in construction matters, with previous experience in arbitral proceedings, adjudications, and proceedings before the Technology and Construction Court.
Featured Construction, Engineering and Energy cases
Instructed as junior counsel in ad hoc arbitral proceedings arising from alleged defects in two residential developments, with claims in excess of £5 million
Assisted as a pupil with advice regarding strategic and legal issues in an ICC arbitration in relation to a contract for the design, construction, and commissioning of a power station in the Middle East, with claims in excess of USD 425 million
Assisted as a pupil with drafting pleadings in relation to a £1.5 million claim for the remediation of cladding defects
Assisted as a pupil with all aspects of an adjudication in relation to alleged rebate due under a construction contract
Instructed as a Canadian associate to provide advice and prepare a statement of claim in relation to court proceedings arising from the allegedly negligent design and installation of wind turbines, with claims in excess of CAD 100 million
Instructed as a Canadian associate to advise on prospective claims in relation to alleged defects under a long-term design, build, operate and manage contract for a hospital
Shipping
Galen has a particular interest in shipping law and has a broad range of experience in shipping litigation and arbitration. Galen has experience with cases involving jurisdictional and service issues and has assisted with anti-suit injunctions as well as service-out and substituted service applications.
Featured Shipping cases
Instructed as sole counsel to advise on the merits of certain disputed deductions on a provisional hire statement, including deductions attributable to off hire periods, hold cleaning, and bunkering costs
Assisted as a pupil with enforcement proceedings before the Commercial Court in relation to an arbitral award and court order requiring redelivery of vessels following termination of their charterparties, including seeking anti-suit injunctions and the commencement of contempt proceedings
Assisted as a pupil with the preparation of LMAA claim submissions related to the collapse of cargo and subsequent detention of the vessel in South America
Assisted as a pupil with the preparation of defence and counterclaim submissions as part of an LMAA arbitration arising out of alleged violations of the Russian oil price cap
Assisted as a pupil with advice on the merits and the preparation of LMAA claim submissions arising from alleged failures to maintain a vessel and the subsequent breach of her performance warranties
Professional Negligence
Galen is developing a professional negligence practice and has experience with a range of professional negligence claims.
Featured Professional Negligence cases
Instructed as sole counsel to advise on a Part 36 offer and the merits of a claim in relation to allegations of professional negligence by a surveyor
Instructed as sole counsel to advise on and draft pleadings regarding allegations of professional negligence and breaches of contract against a dentist
Instructed as a Canadian associate in relation to a claim against the architects of a power plant alleging professional negligence and breaches of contract
Assisted as a Harold G. Fox Scholar with a claim against an architect alleging various breaches of contract and duty in relation to the design of a residential renovation project
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