Kim is a specialist international lawyer, in the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors, focussing on the resolution of disputes arising from complex projects in international arbitration. She acts as counsel in the UK Construction and Appeal Courts, including the Privy Council (Supreme Court) and in the Caribbean.
Kim has conducted numerous ICC and DIAC arbitrations in the UK, the UAE and GCC countries. She acts as party appointed arbitrator and Tribunal Chair and also acts as Construction Adjudicator for complex UK disputes.
Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2016, Kim has a flair for technically complex, document-heavy disputes, often involving project delay. She has sound strategic judgment and is popular with clients. She speaks at international conferences including the Superyacht Design Symposia, and has a keen interest in superyacht procurement.
Kim Franklin QC is an accredited Construction Adjudicator with TecSA, TECBAR, CIArb and the RIBA. She specialises in complex disputes, often working with other expert disciplines.
As a Chartered Arbitrator, she is appointed as party-representative and chair for domestic and international arbitrations including ICC, DIAC and ad hoc appointments.
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