Ian Pennicott QC of Des Voeux Chambers is a “specialist construction silk,” renowned for his stamina in “big cases that last a long time” and a “common-sense, extremely user-friendly” approach that “helps turn a complicated matter into a simple one.” He advocates in both the litigation and arbitration of construction issues and is also a prominent arbitrator. He lately represented Chim Kee Machinery in High Court appellate proceedings concerning a dispute with SNE Engineering, arising out of the construction of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2018)

Ian Pennicott QC, SC of Des Voeux Chambers is described by one source as “one of the most prominent construction silks in Hong Kong and a very good, commercially pragmatic leader who is very thorough and every kind of well prepared.” A view from an instructing solicitor’s perspective is provided by an interviewee who lists a catalogue of desirable qualities: “Practical, pragmatic, very user-friendly, low maintenance and willing to roll up his sleeves - the complete package.” He acted for Bauer Hong Kong in a High Court consideration of its dispute over an arbitral award with a Japanese and a Hong Kong-based construction company.

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2019)

Ian Pennicott QC, SC was recognised by Who’s Who Legal 2019 for construction law as a Global Elite Thought Leader. Ian Pennicott QC, SC of Des Voeux Chambers is “a leading name for counsel work and is one of the best in Hong Kong” according to impressed commentators, and is “highly regarded by lawyers and client’s alike.” He specialises in construction arbitration and litigation, as well as negligence claims and environmental laws.

Who's Who Legal (2019)

Ian Pennicott SC, QC of Des Voeux Chambers is a veteran construction specialist, equally at home in litigation or arbitration proceedings, and active as both counsel and arbitrator in the latter context. A peer describes him as “a true construction lawyer and one of the best in Hong Kong,” while an instructing solicitor sums him up “our favourite counsel, always at the top of our list, very hands-on and so detailed and thorough that he doesn't need a junior.” 

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2020)

Ian Pennicott QC, SC has been recognised in the Preeminent Senior Counsel category by the Doyles Guide for Leading Construction & Infrastracture Litigation Barristers - Hong Kong, 2020

Doyles Guide (2020)

“Ian Pennicott QC of Des Voeux Chambers offers long-standing experience as a specialist construction litigator and is also active in the construction arbitration sphere. Described as “succinct, hard-working and easy to work with,” he recently represented China State Construction in inquiry proceedings concerning water contamination at a number of Hong Kong housing estates.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2017)

Ian Pennicott SC has been recognised as Leading Senior Counsel in Hong Kong’s Construction and Barristers list in the 2017 edition of Doyles.

Doyles (2017)

“Ian Pennicott QC of Des Voeux Chambers is considered a “specialist in construction” and draws on many years of practice in both Hong Kong and London. He also handles energy-related matters and is a seasoned arbitration counsel.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2016)