Lauded as ‘an excellent set for construction disputes, particularly for Middle East Work’, 4 Pump Court is well-equipped to handle technically complex arbitrations and arbitration related disputes across construction, engineering, energy and shipbuilding. In addition to their strength in the Middle East, members of the set, including Lynne McCafferty, James Leabeater KC and Sean O’Sullivan KC, often receive instructions from clients across China, Singapore and Hong Kong, handling disputes across the region. Sean Brannigan KC is highly regarded for his expertise in high profile construction related arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stewart Gibbs leads a slick team. Richard Sumarno is recommended.'
- 'Clerks are all fantastic - responsive and extremely helpful. Will Jackman, in particular, has been a great support able to source the right counsel for some difficult jobs!'
- 'James Tanner is very helpful and user friendly.'
- 'Carl Wall and Liam Williams stand out.'
- 'An excellent set for construction disputes, particularly for Middle East work.'
- '4 Pump Court has a real depth of talent in Construction law and has the added benefit that it is not solely a construction set. All of the barristers have a practice that includes other areas of law which gives a more rounded and astute approach to issues.'
- 'It is one of the leading sets in international construction and energy arbitration and a go-to for quality barristers from junior to silk.'
- 'A go to set for maritime and energy.'
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Leading silks
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2024 Silks
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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.
