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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Profile
Position
Stephen is a commercial chancery trial advocate, specialising in multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional cases, particularly involving fraud, complex legal issues and tough cross-examination of witnesses and experts. This skill-set has led to his practice spanning all commercial, fiduciary and trade sectors from energy, oil and gas, banking, financial services, shipping, aviation and insurance.
Career
Called 1984, Middle Temple; silk 2011
Education
LLB (Hons) Newcastle
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'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!'