Sanjay Patel KC > 4 Pump Court (Sean Brannigan KC and Rachel Ansell KC) > London, England > Barrister Profile

Demonstrating a ‘real depth of talent in construction law’, 4 Pump Court offers representation of a wide range of construction related issues, with a particular focus on domestic fire safety and contract termination claims. In addition to the set’s global arbitration footprint, it has marked its extensive presence in significant cladding-related cases. Jennie Gillies is led by Alexander Hickey KC as opposing counsel to Ben Pilling KC, representing Edgewater in a Building Liability Order, while Lynne McCafferty is instructed by a contractor in a multi-party cladding claim before the TCC. Additionally, Rachel Ansell KC is leading Jonathan Lewis KC in representing manufacturer Kingspan in concerning cladding products in relation to the Building Safety Act 2023. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024.

4 Pump Court is ‘excellent for construction and energy’ – ‘one of the leading sets in international construction and energy arbitration and a go-to for quality barristers from junior to silk‘. The set has an excellent reputation for advising on energy infrastructure disputes, and continues to handle energy matters dovetailing with its strength in commercial, construction, maritime and technology law. Head of chambers Sean Brannigan KC has established expertise in handling complex litigation and international arbitration in the energy sector. Sean O’Sullivan KC is much sought after for cases involving offshore construction projects. Kate Livesey is often instructed in domestic and international construction, engineering and commercial disputes for clients in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and Thomas Crangle has particular expertise in handling disputes in the renewable energy space. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024.

4 Pump Court is well-versed in complex construction disputes arising from commercial developments, energy, sporting and transport infrastructure projects. Members of the set have extensive experience in various arbitral regimes as well as in Saudi, UAE, Bahraini, Omani and Qatari law. The set boasts a strong silk bench: Rachel Ansell KC is often handles in energy projects, Sean Brannigan KC handles engineering arbitrations and Lynne McCafferty KC has expertise in arbitration enforcement proceedings. At junior level Thomas Crangle, Simon Hale and Luke Wygas maintain an active practices in the region. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024 and handles prominent energy arbitrations.