Sean Brannigan KC
‘First an amazing advocate, second a brilliant strategist. A fierce intellect, a gritty fighter and a great manager, Sean is user-friendly and combines a UK and international practice with ease.’
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Crossing over with the set's construction and shipping expertise, 4 Pump Court is a ‘very helpful and innovative’ set with members who are widely regarded as ’very hardworking and user-friendly’. Sean Brannigan KC remains a go-to silk for the complex international arbitrations involving energy infrastructure - he is currently acting for a Saudi Arabian state entity in a $100m ICC Arbitration concerning the construction of power infrastructure for the world’s largest phosphorus plant. Stephen Cogley KC is currently involved in a multibillion-dollar case for Petroleum Exploration (Pakistan) concerning the transfer of Concession Rights to explore for and extract hydrocarbons. Robert Scrivener, who acted for the claimant in drill ship construction case Shanghai Shipyard Co Ltd v Reignwood International Investment (Group) Company Limited, and Thomas Crangle are among the set’s many popular juniors.
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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.
Stephen Cogley KC
‘Stephen is one of the best commercial barristers in the City. He is a brilliant advocate - bold, aggressive and thoughtful, and a go-to barrister on challenging matters.’
Sean O’Sullivan KC
‘Very user-friendly and approachable. He is a very effective cross-examiner with strong oral and written advocacy.’
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Rachel Ansell KC
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Alexander Hickey KC
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James Leabeater KC
‘An excellent advocate who provides consistently solid advice on complex shipping and offshore cases.’
Nigel Tozzi KC
‘He puts arguments firmly but is always sensible, so keeps confidence of the tribunal. He has very thorough and superb expertise on the commercial/ construction side.’
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Lynne McCafferty KC
‘A good brain, hardworking and yet approachable, and very good to work with.’
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Claire Packman KC
‘Claire is an outstanding barrister. She gives clear and sensible advice, is very personable with clients, and is a real team player.’
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Alexander Wright KC
‘Calm and persuasive, and a good strategist, he is very hardworking and fits in well with the team.’
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Nick Vineall KC
Nick Vineall KC
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.
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.
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.
