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4 Pump Court > The Legal 500 Rankings
London Bar > IT and telecoms (infrastructure and contracts) Tier 1
4 Pump Court is ‘a true IT specialist set’ with ‘excellent IT disputes counsel at all levels’ covering the full breadth of technology and telecoms matters, including artificial intelligence, IT outsourcing matters such as syndicated services, software licensing and developing agreements. Alex Charlton KC acts for the claimant, leading Iain Munro in Topalsson GmbH v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, a TCC dispute in relation to a failed project implementation for visualisation sales systems, raising issues of unlawful termination, misrepresentation, and damages – Terence Bergin KC and Matthew Lavy KC appeared for the carmaker. Charlton KC also appeared for the claimant in IBM v LzLabs & Others, which includes claims for breach of licensing agreements and injunctions in relation to mainframe software, while Lavy and Gideon Shirazi are instructed as opposing counsel. Lynne McCafferty KC is appointed advisor on the independent advisory panel concerning the Post Office Horizon scandal, alongside Charlton KC and Benjamin Pilling KC.Rising stars
Leading Silks
2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
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‘The clerks are excellent across the board. Billy Griffiths is a particular stand-out – he is incredibly responsive, really goes the extra mile to ensure good service, and I trust his recommendations.’
‘A very strong, well-resourced and commercially astute clerks’ room. Stewart Gibbs has been clerking in the technology and telecoms space for many years and has a deep and wide understanding of the market, as does Will Jackman who focusses on the intersection between commercial and technology disputes.’
‘High quality set with many excellent barristers doing top quality work.’
‘4 Pump Court is a very strong set in the IT and telecoms sector, with a breadth of talent across multiple levels of call. Its members are involved in many of the largest IT and telecoms cases to hit the courts and arbitration. Its members are known not only for core IT project disputes, but also cutting-edge technology issues such as crypto asset disputes and AI. Several of its members contributed to the book ‘The Law of Artificial Intelligence’.’
‘For IT matters, 4 Pump Court is one of the strongest and most impressive sets.’
‘4 Pump Court are at the top of their game for tech work, including crypto work. All barristers from there in the past 12 months have been exceptional. ‘
‘They are rightly perceived as the ‘go to’ set for technology disputes.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Professional negligence Tier 1
4 Pump Court is a leading professional negligence set with a strong line-up of silks and juniors who handle professional negligence cases in areas such as energy, construction, engineering, infrastructure, and information technology. Michael Douglas KC has strong experience concerning technology and construction-related professional negligence, while Nigel Tozzi KC acts primarily for defendants, with strong experience in acting for professional indemnity insurers. Tozzi KC represented the company that manages the former Olympic Stadium in Stratford in a claim against a Magic Circle law firm concerning the allegedly negligent drafting of an agreement concerning the use of the venue by West Ham United. Rachel Ansell KC specialises in high value and technically complex construction and engineering professional negligence cases – she currently acts on cases arising out of the Beetham Tower in Manchester concerning allegedly failed glazing units.Rising stars
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‘Sam Penny is an outstanding clerk who is extremely approachable and passionate in his work. Nothing is too much of an ask for Sam and his responses and follow ups on matters are quick.’
‘The clerks are courteous and efficient. We deal mainly with James Tanner.’
‘The clerks’ room is professional and responsive: they go out of their way to get information to you in a timely manner, and are good at being proactive in managing diaries and any issues that may arise.’
‘Very happy with the clerks.’
‘Clerks are good.’
‘Very strong on construction professional negligence and on insurance too.’
‘Top Chambers for construction/professional negligence.’
‘Chambers hosts a number of valuable seminars and its information newsletters are very useful. There is a good mix of experience across the sectors for which 4 Pump Court has built its reputation.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Construction Tier 2
4 Pump Court handles a myriad of substantial contentious construction matters both in the UK and abroad, offering a ‘first-class service’. In addition to the members' work in heavyweight arbitrations across Asia, the Middle East and further afield, Sean Brannigan KC and Jennie Gillies represented the claimants, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, in a high-profile case against Lendlease and Balfour Beatty resulting from the defective construction of a PFI hospital. Members of the set were enlisted by various parties to defend against claims brought forward by Shepherd Construction Limited, pertaining to alleged defects in the design and construction of cladding systems on residential blocks in London. Among them, Lynne McCafferty KC represented Drytech Façades , while Rachel Ansell KC acted for Kingspan. Jeremy Nicholson KC represented Aecom in the complex multi-party proceedings case of Willmott Dixon Construction v. Prater, Lindner Exteriors Holding, Sheppard Robson, AECOM, and AIS Surveyors, which arose from alleged defective cladding in a Woolwich Central commercial and residential development. Jonathan Lewis KC took silk in March 2023, and Fiona Sinclair KC retired.Leading Silks
2023 Silks
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‘4 Pump Court’s clerking is modern, practical and efficient. Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are both very experienced, competent clerks who run a very good ship.’
‘Carl Wall is very friendly and helpful. The clerking team overall takes a pragmatic and tailored approach to fees and to any unforeseen issues that may crop up, which makes our life easier as instructing solicitors.’
‘The clerks are excellent. Carl Wall and the team always provide top-notch service.’
‘Excellent set of chambers, which is our “go-to” set for our construction dispute work. Their members are both technically excellent and well-grounded in the realities of the construction sector, engaging very effectively with clients, experts and the like.’
‘4 Pump Court is always able to recommend appropriate Counsel when we require it and has great strength in depth.’
‘4 Pump Court is a powerhouse of a set with quality throughout. I know that we are in safe hands when we instruct a member of 4 Pump Court. Their counsel are easy to work with and always deliver a first-class service.’
‘A strong set for construction and engineering disputes, with a good range of KCs and Juniors.’
‘4 Pump Court has an incredible variety of counsel who deal with construction disputes and we can always find someone suitable with availability.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Energy Tier 2
4 Pump Court has ‘a culture of thoughtful, hard-worked advocacy’, and clients remark that it is ‘sharpest and most user-friendly of chambers’. Particularly strong on matters concerning energy infrastructure, its members frequently handle cases involving the energy aspects of commercial and construction law, as well as disputes arising directly from large-scale energy projects. Their work is supported by the set’s experience in the related areas of technology and maritime law. Sean Brannigan KC acted for a Saudi Arabian state entity in a case concerning the construction of power infrastructure for the world’s largest phosphorus plant. Rachel Ansell KC acted for insurers in a claim brought by the owner and developer of a renewable energy plant under an Advance Loss of Revenue policy. Sanjay Patel, who acted for the claimants in Energy Works Hull v MW High Tech Projects UK, a high-value construction dispute related to the renewable energy sector, is among the set’s many prominent juniors.Leading Silks
Nicholas Vineall KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Nick is a superb advocate and a brilliant intellect, who wears his brilliance very lightly and is extremely charming.’
Claire Packman KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Claire is commercially astute and technically brilliant, and she quickly cuts to the key issues in complicated legal matters.’
2022 Silks
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‘Clerks room is very good and efficient – Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs in particular head up a great team.’
‘Great clerks team. Billy Griffiths, Steward Gibbs and Carl Wall are all very professional.’
‘Superb clerks – Paul Bloxham is to be commended for being very service minded and very responsive.’
‘The joint senior clerks – Stewart Gibbs and Carl Wall – are excellent. Very responsive but also able to propose barristers with the required skill set and approach that fits with my own practice.’
‘Stewart Gibbs at the top end and Bill Griffiths below him in the clerks team are masters at client service – they’re diplomatic, get the point immediately, remember your likes/dislikes and find solutions.’
‘The sharpest and most user-friendly chambers I work with. For construction, head and shoulders above most of the competition. Co-head of chambers Sean Brannigan KC, building on the legacy of his predecessors, sets a great tone that permeates all the way down from him to the most junior clerk. They are superbly easy to work with on even the toughest of cases.’
‘Led from the top, they have a culture of thoughtful, hard-worked advocacy. Some of the best barristers in the market across a wide range of complimentary practice areas.’
‘First class – by far the best set for construction and energy work.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Crypto and blockchain assets Tier 2
4 Pump Court‘s expertise in technology and banking has helped the chambers develop its interest in the cryptocurrency area, with members possessing an understanding of the cryptocurrency markets and related ecosystems. Alongside this, the set has good expertise in relation to representing clients in crypto-fraud and crypto asset recoveries, with Daniel Khoo involved in Tulip Trading Limited v Bitcoin Association for BSV and ors, a professional negligence case brought by the owner of assets against developers of several cryptocurrencies.London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance Tier 3
4 Pump Court includes members involved in cases which reflect critical issues affecting the insurance market, including members such as Martyn Naylor and Rani Noakes involved in matters arising out of the Covid-19 lockdowns, and professional liability insurance, D&O cover, insurance of financial institutions and cyber risks. Beyond the pandemic, barristers such as Mek Mesfin have been involved in cases revolving around the construction field, with claims arising across the world including major construction projects in the Middle East and Africa. Andrew Neish KC has a strong cross-border practice, having been involved in disputes acting for major UK, US and Bermudian insurers, while Aidan Christie KC has had a busy year in insurance, with cases involving Covid-related claims, both direct and reinsurance, and heavyweight arbitrations in the industry.Leading Silks
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‘The clerks always provide a first class service, particularly Carl Wall.’
‘The clerks are flexible and keen to assist; Richard Sumarno is a great new addition.’
‘The clerks are excellent, ever reliant, client friendly, keen to help and commercial. Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are outstanding.’
‘4 Pump Court offers solid bench strength for insurance work, with plenty of options for high-performing senior and junior counsel.’
‘4 Pump Court are a long established leading set for insurance, professional negligence, construction and international arbitration work. They are led by some excellent silks.’
‘4 Pump Court offers strength in depth in insurance and reinsurance.’
Work highlights
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel Tier 3
4 Pump Court ‘has a strong practice and presence in international construction arbitration and related dispute resolution procedures’ with specialist expertise in large-scale commercial engineering and infrastructure disputes, with a strong Middle East focus besides China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Members stand out for their ability to handle complex technical claims before the full range of arbitral institutions and rules acting for an impressive client portfolio. Among the set’s ‘highly competent silks’ is Claire Packman KC who is advising on two high value ICC arbitrations: a professional negligence claim in relation to a large city centre development in the Middle East, and a contractual dispute relating to the supply of solar panels to solar power projects worldwide. Benjamin Pilling KC, Rachel Ansell KC, Sean Brannigan KC and Sanjay Patel ‘give the set an exceedingly strong depth on construction matters.’Leading Silks
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‘4PC’s clerking is modern, practical and efficient. Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are both very experienced, competent clerks who run a very good ship, and who are always available if needed.’
‘The clerks are always friendly and approachable both on resourcing and fees.’
‘The clerks are excellent across the board. Bill Griffiths is a particular stand-out – he is incredibly responsive, really goes the extra mile to ensure good service.’
‘The clerks are excellent. They always provide a top-notch service.’
‘Excellent set for IT and construction work.’
‘4 Pump Court remains one of the go-to sets for high value infrastructure disputes in the Middle East.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Shipping Tier 3
4 Pump Court fields an in-depth shipping practice, which sees members of the set regularly appear in arbitration and litigation concerning substantial disputes in relation to shipbuilding, commercial shipping, as well as yachts. James Leabeater KC and Sean O’Sullivan KC are two of the group’s leading silks, with the latter appearing in and leading Rani Noakes in Havila v Hijos de J Barrerras, a shipbuilding dispute about two LNG powered ferries. Nicholas Vineall KC also continues to have a strong practice, having been instructed in a case arising out of a drill ship construction which went to the Supreme Court on appeal. The highly publicised Eternal Bliss was scheduled for the Supreme Court but ultimately settled beforehand; Alexander Wright KC acted in this case about demurrage on behalf of the charterers.Rising stars
Leading Silks
2022 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘An excellent set for shipping work with a deep selection of KCs and juniors. 4PC barristers stand out for their commercial and practical approach which goes down well with clients.’
‘Worked with Paul Bloxham – very cooperative and helpful.’
‘The shipping team has gone from strength to strength, recruiting new members and increasing its profile with the big shipping firms and the clubs.’
‘Always responsive. Paul Bloxham is an institution. James Tanner very attentive.’
‘James Tanner has provided an excellent service throughout the duration of the matter. He is diligent, responsive and very efficient.’
‘4 Pump Court is our first port of call when it comes to shipping work. The clerks are helpful and prompt and have had great results with a number of their counsel.’
‘Very good strength in depth in these chambers – across all areas of maritime work.’
‘4PC is very focussed on providing a service, with a fantastic clerking team who ensure that the client gets what they need at the right price.’
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London Bar > Commercial litigation Tier 4
A ‘very good set with lots of depth‘, 4 Pump Court is ‘strong at both KC and junior level‘. In recent highlights, Nigel Tozzi KC defended Brightline Holdings against a $250m-plus claim that was brought by Virgin Enterprises, in relation to a trade mark licence agreement for the use of its name and brand in the US; and Laurence Page acted for the claimant in a £200m FSMA class action relating to an allegedly negligent share prospectus, which was said to have led to the defendant's share price being listed at an inflated level. In a boost to chambers, senior commercial and chancery silk, Simon Davenport KC, joined in May 2023 from 3 Hare Court.Rising stars
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‘Mark Latham and Richard Sumarno, in particular, are always super-responsive and willing to work with clients to find a solution.’
‘Excellent – particularly Mark Latham, who always responds quickly and is extremely personable.’
‘Sam Penny is an outstanding clerk, who is extremely approachable and passionate about his work. Nothing is too much of an ask for Sam, and his responses and follow-ups on matters are quick.’
‘Niki Merison is a good clerk, who is very easy to deal with and follows up on matters quickly.’
‘Very strong at all levels and always responds quickly and with enthusiasm.‘
‘4 Pump Court is a very strong set.‘
‘Very good set with lots of depth.‘
‘Strong at both KC and junior level.‘
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London Bar > International arbitration: arbitrators
Leading arbitrators
– 4 Pump Court ‘One of the best arbitrators in the business. Consistently excellent, very hard working, always on top of the case, and very easy to work with. His work ethic is his greatest strength, along with his ability to get on with just about anyone.’London Bar > Consumer
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Middle East: The English Bar > Construction Tier 1
4 Pump Court has a strong reputation in construction and engineering disputes across the Middle East, and is noted for its involvement in significant infrastructure disputes, including rail, aviation and wider transport projects. Rachel Ansell KC is well-regarded for her international arbitration practice, particularly in relation to UAE matters. Sean Brannigan KC continues to act on large-scale, high-value infrastructure and engineering disputes and international arbitrations. Alexander Hickey KC is instructed on a range of disputes, including those involving airports and power and water projects. Claire Packman KC is another key name to note, and has been involved in a number of ICC arbitrations. Turning to the set's juniors, Thomas Crangle specialises in major transport infrastructure-related disputes, whilst Luke Wygas has been involved in disputes involving airports and hotels.Leading silks
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‘Stewart Gibbs is a superb clerk, which coupled with the quality of the barristers makes 4 Pump Court top of the list for complex construction matters.’
‘One of the best clerking teams at the English Bar. Stewart Gibbs is a class act.’
‘The clerks are communicative and look to tailor their services accordingly to the client. Carl Wall and Niki Merison are standout individuals.’
‘Niki Merison is a welcome addition to the clerking team – very responsive and commercial.’
‘Will Jackman and Billy Griffiths know their barristers’ availability and expertise particularly well, and they both have good instincts when it comes to appropriate replacements.’
‘Sam Penny is endlessly helpful and leaves no problem or query unresolved. He is extremely capable at understanding what is required from a barrister and matching an appropriate barrister to a matter.’
‘The clerking team is excellent, and this sets them apart from many other chambers. Carl Wall, Billy Griffiths and Liam Williams always go the extra mile and deliver excellent client service.’
‘Stewart Gibbs and Billy Griffiths are both excellent in terms of enquires, response times and managing matters.’
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Arbitrators
Leading arbitrators
–4 Pump Court ‘Christopher has an exceptionally perceptive and analytical legal mind. He is very diligent in pursuing and assessing the details and intricacies of the case. He is also a very congenial and amiable colleague to sit with. He is also among the few arbitrators with extensive experience in cases involving Asian business.’Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
4 Pump Court is a leading construction, energy and engineering set within the Asia Pacific region, with members having experience in all forms of energy and can deal with construction issues resulting from projects such as mining, drilling and exploration. Member of chambers can handle international disputes from all major arbitral centres and against bodies such as the ICC and LCIA. Sean Brannigan KC continues to be a first choice of counsel for many complex and high quantum construction cases. Alexander Wright KC was made silk in March 2022.
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Submission
‘4 Pump Court is a “go to” set for the field of construction. There barristers also have a very strong sense of commerciality which overlays their work which is greatly appreciated by clients.’
‘Excellent set – always someone good available who can assist.’
Clerks
‘The clerks room is personable, user friendly and very responsive.’
‘Very good and commercial when needed/requested.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities
The ‘great‘ 4 Pump Court is a leading set in maritime dispute resolution, with members bringing their expertise to shipping and commodities cases which are often high value, complex disputes. Members are frequently instructed in regions such as China, Hong Kong and Singapore. One of the chambers’ leading cases is the ongoing Noble Chartering v Priminds Shipping Hong Kong Co – also known as The Tai Prize - in which James Leabeater and Rani Noakes acted for the appellant and Alexander Wright KC acted for the respondent in a case which raised issues of general importance to the shipping industry concerning whether a voyage charterer warrants the accuracy of statements, such as in bills of lading, made as to the apparent order and condition of cargo - the matter went in to the England and Wales Court of Appeal in 2021.2022 Silks
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Set
‘4 Pump Court is a great English barrister chambers and there are several KCs and junior barristers who have a lot of dealings with the Great China region. When there comes with thorny and sophisticated English law issues and demand for excellent advocacy, we always bear in mind this set.’
Clerking
‘They are quick and professional. I am used to work with Carl Wall and he is a professional clerk.’
‘Carl Wall is fantastic and very experienced. He is always available and very user-friendly. I would highly recommend Carl.’
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4 Pump Court > Set Profile
The chambers: 4 Pump Court is a leading commercial set of barristers’ chambers. Members provide specialist advocacy, advice and support, with expertise in arbitration, dispute resolution, litigation and regulation for UK and international clients worldwide.
The set: Chambers comprises 82 barristers, including 30 King’s Counsel. Commercial advocacy is central to the set’s offering and practitioners appear before tribunals at every level. This is combined with a user-friendly, client-centric house style. A distinguishing feature is commercial work with complex technical and factual detail, a theme that runs through all sectors.
Members provide commercial, practical and innovative advice. Professional service is provided efficiently and thoroughly, with the highest standards. This is completed by some of the most experienced, persuasive and skilled advocacy available, uniquely honed from the earliest stage.
Advocates appear in domestic and international cases, with members receiving instructions heard in local courts, to major international or cross-border disputes. Barristers act on matters arising in the UK, Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe. In particular 4 Pump Court has an established presence in the Middle East and the Far East, assisted by its office in Hong Kong.
Barristers at 4 Pump Court understand the pressures that solicitors, in-house lawyers and clients operate under and the need to work together as a team. The set takes the time to invest in client relationships and understand their business needs.
Pupillage: 4 Pump Court attracts the best calibre candidates coming to the Commercial Bar, ensuring high standards and continued growth. Pupils benefit from an unusual number of court instructions, providing vital experience that continues through chambers.
The clerks’ room, led by senior clerks Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs, is recognised and renowned for being responsive, commercially aware and efficient, with high standards. They consistently deliver an exceptional professional service, with an experienced and knowledgeable team able to tailor recommended counsel, teams and financial options for clients.
Work undertaken: 4 Pump Court has a particular focus on the following areas:
Arbitration: Members act in a broad range of domestic and international arbitrations covering all areas, including institutions such as CIETAC, DIAC, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, SIAC and UNCITRAL.
Commercial dispute resolution: 4 Pump Court is a leading commercial set, providing practical, effective advice across the full spectrum of commercial practice areas.
Construction: 4 Pump Court has a reputation as one of the leading construction sets, covering all aspects of construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes, both domestic and international, across all forums including adjudication, dispute boards and expert determination.
Energy: Uniquely combining the strongest elements of commercial, construction and maritime expertise. Work includes on and offshore, renewable and pipeline, and is often cross-border.
Financial services and banking: Work comprises both financial regulation and investment / retail banking litigation. Members frequently act for regulators and have in-depth knowledge of a variety of financial products, collective investment schemes, SIPPSs, perimeter policing, enforcement and FSMA. They regularly receive instructions involving ISDA, the GRMA, the GMSLA, cyber fraud, FOREX trading, LIBOR manipulation, IRHP / swaps mis-selling, PPI and various other complex instruments.
Insurance: Chambers’ highly recommended insurance and reinsurance group are instructed on numerous significant events affecting the global insurance markets. Members act on behalf of UK and international insurance / reinsurance companies, Lloyd’s syndicates, brokers and insureds. Barristers appear in domestic and international arbitrations (including Bermuda Form), and all tiers of domestic courts.
Professional negligence: The professional negligence team at 4 Pump Court is one of the most formidable and largest at the Bar. Members have experience in claims for and against professionals across the whole spectrum of liability, including breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Chambers has particular expertise in disputes concerning architects, engineers, IT consultants, solicitors and barristers, accountants and auditors, financial advisers, insurance brokers and underwriting agents, and surveyors and valuers.
Shipping: 4 Pump Court has an outstanding reputation for marine related disputes, including wet and dry shipping, shipbuilding and marine insurance. Members are instructed by international law firms and P&I clubs on behalf of ship owners, charterers, shipyards, drilling contractors, cargo interests and banks. Barristers have expertise in charterparty and bill of lading disputes, ship sale and purchase, ship mortgages, liens, admiralty matters including collision, towage and pilotage. Barristers also specialise in commercial shipbuilding and super / mega yacht disputes, including brokers commission claims and disputes concerning refund guarantees.
Technology and telecoms: 4 Pump Court is recognised both domestically and internationally as the leading set for technology disputes. Barristers are uniquely positioned to deal with commercial, technical and intellectual property disputes now challenging the world’s top lawyers and businesses in a complex and rapidly-changing technological environment. The set has been involved in the majority of leading cases, where work on data and cyber security disputes ensures they retain their presence at the forefront of this constantly developing commercial area.
Other: Additional areas of expertise include aviation, corporate advisory, defamation and privacy, financial crime including fraud, and offshore work. Non-UK jurisdictions in addition to those above include the Channels Islands, the Isle of Man, the Caribbean, Bermuda and beyond.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Senior Clerk | Carl Wall | cwall@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Senior Clerk | Stewart Gibbs | sgibbs@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Head of Business Operations | Jon Robinson | jrobinson@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Head of Business Operations | Neil Dougall | ndougall@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Senior Communications and Marketing Executive | Jade Rawlinson | jrawlinson@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Marketing Executive | Robyn Lacey | rlacey@4pumpcourt.com | +44 (0) 20 7842 5555 |
| Joint Head of Chambers | BRANNIGAN KC, Sean (1994) | ||
| Joint Head of Chambers | ANSELL KC, Rachel (1995) | ||
| Member of Chambers | MOGER KC, Christopher (1972) | ||
| Member of Chambers | MARKS KC, Jonathan (1975) | ||
| Member of Chambers | GARNIER KC, Edward (1976) | ||
| Member of Chambers | ROWLAND KC, John (1979) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DOUGLAS KC, Michael (1974) | ||
| Member of Chambers | NICHOLSON KC, Jeremy (1977) | ||
| Member of Chambers | TOZZI KC, Nigel (1980) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CROSS KC, James (1985) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CHARLTON KC, Alex (1983) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CHRISTIE KC, Aidan (1988) | ||
| Member of Chambers | NEISH KC, Andrew (1988) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DAVENPORT KC, Simon (1987) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DAVIE KC, Michael (1993) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DUNLOP KC, Roddy (1998) | ||
| Member of Chambers | COGLEY KC, Stephen (1984) | ||
| Member of Chambers | SINCLAIR KC, Fiona (1989) | ||
| Member of Chambers | O'SULLIVAN KC, Sean (1997) | ||
| Member of Chambers | PILLING KC, Benjamin (1997) | ||
| Member of Chambers | BERGIN KC, Terence (1985) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HICKEY KC, Alexander (1995) | ||
| Member of Chambers | McCAFFERTY KC, Lynne (1997) | ||
| Member of Chambers | POTTS KC, Alex (2000) | ||
| Member of Chambers | LEABEATER KC, James (1999) | ||
| Member of Chambers | STEPHENS KC, Jessica (2001) | ||
| Member of Chambers | PACKMAN KC, Claire (1996) | ||
| Member of Chambers | LEWIS KC, Jonathan (1996) | ||
| Member of Chambers | LAVY KC, Matthew (2004) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DYER, Allen (1976) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HENDERSON, Simon (1993) | ||
| Member of Chambers | VAUGHAN-NEIL, Kate (1994) | ||
| Member of Chambers | PURCHAS, James (1997) | ||
| Member of Chambers | POTTER, Alison (1987) | ||
| Member of Chambers | BOWLING, James (1999) | ||
| Member of Chambers | GILLIES, Jennie (2000) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WATTHEY, James (2000) | ||
| Member of Chambers | LIVESEY, Kate (2001) | ||
| Member of Chambers | OLIVER, Peter (2002) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CRANGLE, Thomas (2002) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WOODS, George (2003) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HATT, James (2003) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CHATTERJEE, Rangan (2004) | ||
| Member of Chambers | GOLDSTONE, Simon (2004) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WYGAS, Luke (2004) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CROWLEY, Laura (2005) | ||
| Member of Chambers | OSBORNE, Richard (2005) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HALE, Simon (2006) | ||
| Member of Chambers | BALA, Ruth (2006) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WRIGHT, Alexander (2007) | ||
| Member of Chambers | STEVENS, Andrew (2007) | ||
| Member of Chambers | GOODKIN, Daniel (2008) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CARSE, Alice (2008) | ||
| Member of Chambers | MUNRO, Iain (2009) | ||
| Member of Chambers | NAYLOR, Martyn (2009) | ||
| Member of Chambers | PATEL, Sanjay (2010) | ||
| Member of Chambers | NOAKES, Rani (2010) | ||
| PAGE, Laurence (2010) | |||
| Member of Chambers | THORNE, Matthew (2011) | ||
| Member of Chambers | STEWARD, Tom (2011) | ||
| Member of Chambers | SHIRAZI, Gideon (2012) | ||
| Member of Chambers | JONES, Ed (2012) | ||
| Member of Chambers | CHURCHER, Daniel (2012) | ||
| Member of Chambers | SCRIVENER, Robert (2013) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DENNIS, Helen (2013) | ||
| Member of Chambers | KHOO, Daniel (2014) | ||
| Member of Chambers | MESFIN, Mek (2014) | ||
| Member of Chambers | TANNOCK, Quentin (2016) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WRIGHT, Laura (2014) | ||
| Member of Chambers | DOWERS, Neil (2016) | ||
| Member of Chambers | KEATING, Rebecca (2017) | ||
| Member of Chambers | SCHAFFER-GODDARD, Jonathan (2017) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HOFFMANN, Anna (2018) | ||
| Member of Chambers | WANDOWICZ, Kajetan (2018) | ||
| Member of Chambers | COOK, Elliott (2019) | ||
| Member of Chambers | O'BRIEN O'REILLY, Samantha (2019) | ||
| Member of Chambers | TAYLOR, Alex (2020) | ||
| Member of Chambers | MAKOWER, Clementine (2020) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HANDLEY, Katy (2021) | ||
| Member of Chambers | HADDAD, Jacob (2021) | ||
| Member of Chambers | JACKSON, Caroline (2022) | ||
| Member of Chambers | KING, Natasha (2022) |
Barrister Profiles
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Rachel Ansell | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration with an emphasis on… | View Profile |
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Ms Ruth Bala | Ruth has built up a specialist practice in regulated lending, retail banking… | View Profile |
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Terence Bergin | Barrister specialising in IT. Cases of note include: AFD Software Ltd v… | View Profile |
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James Bowling | Commercial practice focusing principally on energy and construction (including adjudication). He also… | View Profile |
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Sean Brannigan | Joint head of chambers, Sean specialises in high-value domestic construction cases and… | View Profile |
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Alex Charlton | Barrister specialising in all commercial and technical disputes with particular experience in… | View Profile |
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Rangan Chatterjee | Ron has a wide-ranging commercial practice which encompasses both litigation and international… | View Profile |
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Aidan Christie | Barrister specialising in general commercial law including insurance and reinsurance, professional negligence… | View Profile |
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Daniel Churcher | Daniel has a commercial practise with particular emphasis on construction, banking and… | View Profile |
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Stephen Cogley | Stephen is a commercial chancery trial advocate, specialising in multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional… | View Profile |
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Elliott Cook | Elliott has a broad and varied commercial practice with experience in shipping… | View Profile |
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Thomas Crangle | Junior counsel specialising in technology and construction work and professional negligence. He… | View Profile |
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James Cross | Barrister specialising in construction and engineering (including adjudication), professional negligence (especially construction… | View Profile |
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Laura Crowley | General commercial law, including construction, insurance and professional negligence. | View Profile |
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Mr Simon Davenport | Simon Davenport KC is a senior commercial and chancery silk who specialises… | View Profile |
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Michael Davie | Barrister specialising in property damage insurance; jurisdiction/choice of law; professional negligence; and… | View Profile |
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Helen Dennis | General commercial practice in line with chambers’ expertise, specialising in construction, energy,… | View Profile |
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Michael Douglas | Barrister specialising in commercial, professional negligence and information technology fields. | View Profile |
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Allen Dyer | Barrister specialising in professional indemnity, construction, contract and other commercial cases; has… | View Profile |
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Jennie Gillies | Jennie Gillies is a commercial barrister specialising in construction, engineering and adjudication,… | View Profile |
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Simon Goldstone | Commercial: banking, finance, insurance, commercial fraud. Insolvency and Company. Professional negligence: especially… | View Profile |
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Daniel Goodkin | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, insurance, construction, professional negligence and shipping. | View Profile |
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Simon Hale | Simon is an experienced commercial litigator with a particular emphasis on construction,… | View Profile |
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James Hatt | Barrister specialising in commercial law and international arbitration. Substantial experience as an… | View Profile |
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Neil Henderson | Shipping and international trade: cargo claims, charterparty disputes, arrests, bunker disputes, shipbuilding… | View Profile |
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Simon Henderson | Barrister specialising in commercial work, with an emphasis on information technology, construction… | View Profile |
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Alexander Hickey | Barrister specialising in litigation, domestic and international arbitration and adjudication of disputes… | View Profile |
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Anna Hoffmann | Anna is regularly instructed in a broad range of commercial and regulatory… | View Profile |
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Ed Jones | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration with particular expertise in… | View Profile |
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Rebecca Keating | Rebecca has a broad commercial practice with experience in banking and financial… | View Profile |
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Daniel Khoo | Commercial practice including litigation and arbitration with particular experience in civil fraud;… | View Profile |
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Dr Matthew Lavy KC | A commercial practice with a particular specialism in technology, telecoms, IP licensing… | View Profile |
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James Leabeater | Barrister specialising in general commercial law; especially insurance, shipping, professional negligence and… | View Profile |
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Jonathan Lewis KC | Commercial barrsiter principally specialising in construction and engineering disputes in litigation, arbitration and… | View Profile |
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Kate Livesey | General common law and commercial law, including insurance, professional negligence, energy and… | View Profile |
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Lord (Jonathan) Marks Of Henley-on-Thames | Barrister specialising in construction and engineering, commercial dispute resolution, international arbitration and… | View Profile |
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Lynne McCafferty | Barrister specialising in general commercial and common law experienced in construction and… | View Profile |
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Mek Mesfin | Specialises in commercial dispute resolution, with particular emphasis on construction, energy &… | View Profile |
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Iain Munro | Professional negligence; commercial; information technology; construction; general common law, shipping, international arbitration. | View Profile |
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Martyn Naylor | Barrister with broad commercial experience across all of chambers’ principle practice areas.… | View Profile |
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Andrew Neish | Barrister specialising in general commercial law including insurance and reinsurance, professional negligence… | View Profile |
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Jeremy Nicholson | Barrister and arbitrator specialising in commercial disputes including construction & engineering, energy,… | View Profile |
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Sean O"Sullivan | Sean is a widely acclaimed commercial silk at 4 Pump Court, whose… | View Profile |
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Samantha O'Brien O'Reilly | Barrister with a broad common law and commercial law practice, with particular… | View Profile |
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Richard Osborne | Barrister specialising in general commercial and common law, including contractual disputes, insurance,… | View Profile |
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Mr Laurence Page | Laurence Page is a leading commercial and infrastructure advocate who is regularly… | View Profile |
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Sanjay Patel | General commercial practice in line with chambers’ profile with specialisms in banking,… | View Profile |
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Benjamin Pilling | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, banking and finance, professional negligence, construction and… | View Profile |
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Alison Potter | Experienced barrister and mediator with experience in commercial, financial services, professional negligence,… | View Profile |
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Mr Alex Potts | Alex is a leading Silk with expertise covering all areas of commercial… | View Profile |
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James Purchas | Barrister specialising in commercial law, including financial services, insurance and reinsurance, and… | View Profile |
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John Rowland | Insurance and Reinsurance/Construction/Energy and resources/Finance and banking/Arbitration. Admitted to practice in England… | View Profile |
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Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard | Jonathan has a broad commercial practice. He is presently instructed in a… | View Profile |
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Robert Scrivener | Broad commercial practice, in line with chambers’ expertise. Robert has particular experience… | View Profile |
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Gideon Shirazi | Barrister with a broad commercial practice with expertise in banking and finance;… | View Profile |
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Fiona Sinclair | Specialises in construction, energy, transport, construction professionals’ liability and insurance. First class… | View Profile |
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Jessica Stephens | Barrister specialising in construction and related professional negligence disputes. Acts for employers,… | View Profile |
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Andrew Stevens | Commercial barrister specialising in complex and high-value international disputes in arbitration and… | View Profile |
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Quentin Tannock | Barrister with a broad commercial practice, combining legal excellence with practical business… | View Profile |
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Matthew Thorne | Commercial – broad range of work; insurance – secondment at major international… | View Profile |
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Nigel Tozzi | Nigel has a wide ranging commercial practice, with particular expertise in commercial… | View Profile |
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Kate Vaughan-Neil | Barrister dealing in general commercial and common law work with an emphasis… | View Profile |
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Nicholas Vineall | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration, including financial services, civil… | View Profile |
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Mr Kajetan Wandowicz | Barrister with a broad commercial practice, both as a junior and as… | View Profile |
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James Watthey | An experienced commercial barrister handling heavyweight international arbitration and litigation. In addition… | View Profile |
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George Woods | Barrister specialising in IT, commercial, insurance and construction work. | View Profile |
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Laura Wright | Barrister with a broad commercial practice and particular experience of IT, IP,… | View Profile |
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Alexander Wright KC | Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration with particular expertise in shipping… | View Profile |
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Luke Wygas | Luke’s practice focuses on domestic construction, energy, IT and professional negligence (with… | View Profile |
- IT and telecoms (infrastructure and contracts)
- Professional negligence
Top Tier Set Rankings
- Construction
- Energy
- Crypto and blockchain assets
Set Rankings
- International arbitration: arbitrators
- Consumer
- Financial services regulation
- Fraud: civil
- Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
- Commodities
- Defamation and privacy
- Insolvency
- Employment
- Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
Top Tier Set Rankings
- Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Arbitrators
- Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Construction, energy and infrastructure
- Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Shipping and commodities
- The English Bar Offshore > The English Bar Offshore
- Middle East: The English Bar > Commercial
- Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Commercial