4 Pump Court

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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Carl Wall is a very strong clerk and getting out there and not only raising everyone's awareness of 4 Pump Court, but also winning quality international business.'
'The Chambers is very proactive and manages its barristers well. Led by the excellent Carl Wall. James Duncan-Hartill stands out as an excellent junior clerk.'
'Excellent clerking, very down to earth and commercial; excellent set of barristers.'
'We often work with 4pump court and are pleased with their entire staff - from KCs to clerks. Aside from their professionally, they are very friendly and hospitable. We cannot think of a single instance where we were told that the counsel we sought was unavailable.'
'4 Pump Court is often overlooked. Yet it has fantastic counsel at all levels and their clerks are really strong. They are proactive and friendly and open with their advice. They consistently have highly ranked counsel and I would prefer never to have one of their counsel on the other side of me on a matter!'

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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.

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.’

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.’

Rachel Ansell KC

Alexander Hickey KC

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.’

Lynne McCafferty KC

‘A good brain, hardworking and yet approachable, and very good to work with.’

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.’

Nick Vineall KC

Alexander Wright KC

‘Calm and persuasive, and a good strategist, he is very hardworking and fits in well with the team.’

2024 Silks

Sanjay Patel KC

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.