4 Pump Court boasts a ‘good spread of barristers’ at all levels, enabling it to act on high-profile and high-value disputes arising out of major infrastructure projects, commercial developments, and fire safety related litigation. Sean Brannigan KC continues to represent specialist fire consultant Exova in the Grenfell Inquiry and act in high-value International Arbitrations across the Europe and Asia. Rachel Ansell KC and Jonathan Lewis KC represented Kingspan in the high-profile cladding dispute, Shepherd Construction v Kingspan and Ors. Jeremy Nicholson KC is one of numerous members of the set with a strong global construction arbitration practice, while Lynne McCafferty KC represented one of the contractors in the complex, multi-party dispute Shepherd Construction Limited v Drytech Façades Ltd & 23 others. James Bowling is instructed in a high-value cross-border hotel development dispute in the TCC involving allegations of fraud and IP issues.
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Testimonials
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- '4 Pump Court is noted for their robust expertise in construction and insurance disputes. The environment fosters a culture of thoroughness and strategic excellence, which is reflected in the work of its barristers. The chambers are well-equipped with resources that enable barristers to perform at the highest level, supporting their in-depth research and comprehensive case preparation.'
- 'The clerks are fantastic and incredibly user-friendly. Stewart Gibbs is old school in the best possible way. He is charming, knowledgeable and commercial, and will always find a solution.''
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Jeremy Nicholson KC
Benjamin Pilling KC
‘Benjamin is a simply superb advocate. He is clear and focused in his submissions and cross-examination, and highly effective. He reads the tribunal extremely well, and has the right tone and approach with witnesses he cross-examines. Ben is also a highly competent drafter, both of pleadings and submissions.’
Lynne McCafferty KC
Claire Packman KC
‘Claire is both intellectually rigorous but also highly effective in front of clients — clear, composed, and persuasive. She inspires confidence in both lay and professional clients, combining sound judgement with a practical, results-focused approach. ‘
Jessica Stephens KC
‘Jessica is a polished, confident and unflappable advocate. Amongst other things, she has that particular talent of knowing when to stop, on those occasions when saying more could become counter-productive.’
Nick Vineall KC
Nick Vineall KC
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Simon Henderson
Luke Wygas
‘Luke quickly grasps and understands complex issues, gives clear and definitive advice, and holds a keen awareness for the commercial reality when advising on legal position.’
Thomas Crangle
‘Tom is an absolute joy to work with – brilliant advocate, responsive, razor sharp and client-friendly. Lay clients would use him on every case they had if they could.’
Laura Crowley
Ed Jones
‘Ed is a user friendly and fiercely bright advocate with well-tuned commercial instincts. Solicitors choose to work with him on the most complex and critical disputes.’
Laurence Page
‘Laurence is great to have on your team. He sees angles for argument that perhaps others don't and he also has a creative and persuasive style with his writing.’
Robert Scrivener
‘Robert is very familiar with the principles and latest authorities in construction law. His cross examination of witness in our case was very well prepared and effective.’
Gideon Shirazi
Quentin Tannock
‘Quentin is responsive, enthusiastic and clearly committed to achieving the best outcome for the client. He is willing to engage closely with the case at all stages and he is advice is well-reasoned and commercially aware.’
Nick Kaplan
‘Nick’s attention to detail and technical expertise are extremely impressive. He remains calm and focused under pressure, and is a powerful advocate, delivers his arguments clearly and effectively.’
Mek Mesfin
‘Mek excels in his attention to detail and exceptional drafting skills. His clear and well-structured drafting significantly strengthens his advocacy, presenting arguments that are both persuasive and comprehensively backed by evidence.’
Helen Dennis
'Helen is brilliant; her work is of a very high standard and it is a real pleasure to work with her.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Katy Handley
‘Katy’s drafting and communication skills are detailed, accurate and high-quality.’
Elliott Cook
‘Elliott provides pragmatic, useful, clear advice. He is adept at drafting, particularly where there are difficult issues that need to be carefully put.’