4 Pump Court houses London’s ‘leading barristers particularly for construction and energy related international arbitrations’, with members of the set frequently handling major transport, energy infrastructure, residential and commercial development arbitrations and related court proceedings. Sean Brannigan KC is advocates on behalf of major oil and gas companies, as well as foreign governments, including recently on behalf of the Government of Pakistan in Pakistan v India regarding India’s plan to build numerous hydroelectric plants in the Indus basin in Kashmir. Claire Packman KC has an active arbitration practice, recently focusing on energy disputes in the Middle East, while at the junior level Andrew Stevens, Rani Noakes and James Bowling field extensive international arbitration experience, regularly appearing before major institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The Chambers are very proactive and manager their barristers well. Led by the excellent Carl Wall. James Duncan-Hartill stands out as an excellent junior clerk.'
- 'Their clerks - especially Paul Bloxham and Ryan Elliott with whom we had the pleasure of working with- are superbly attentive. The entire premises is accessible and comfortable.'
- 'Carl Wall is excellent as senior clerk. A very responsive clerking team focussed on building relationships and providing solutions.'
- 'Strong support from Paul Bloxham and team of clerks.'
- 'Great variety of disciplines and strength across the board.'
- 'Down-to-earth set with some absolute stars who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves.'
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.
Alexander Hickey KC
Lynne McCafferty KC
od brain, hard working and yet approachable. Lynne is a go to counsel.'
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
'Nick is personable, incisive, and fantastically clear.'
Stephen Cogley KC
Simon Davenport KC
'Simon's strengths are his infectious energy and dogged determination to pursue all angles of a matter. He is very personable and operates well within a team structure.'
James Leabeater KC
'Excellent advocate who provides consistently solid advice.'
Benjamin Pilling KC
Alexander Wright KC
‘Alexander is brilliant.’
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.
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.
Rani Noakes
Andrew Stevens
‘Excellent written advocacy. Evaluates legal and commercial risks in the case very quickly, in order to formulate a plan to manage those risks and deliver successful outcome for client. Very easy to work with. Very well versed in LCIA arbitrations and how they really work.’
