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.
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Profile
Position
Commercial practice focusing principally on energy and construction (including adjudication). He also specialises in banking, securities and asset-based lending (including commercial fraud). All remedies associated with the above areas, including all forms of pre-emptive relief, in particular freezing and search orders, as well as mediation and alternative dispute resolution. James was awarded Construction Junior of the Year at the Chambers Bar Awards 2017.
Career
Called 1999, Middle Temple.
Memberships
TECBAR; COMBAR; Commercial and Common Law Bar Association; Society of Construction Law.
Education
Wadham School; Merton College, Oxford (1997 BA (Hons) Modern History); City University (1998 CPE/DipLaw).
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- 'They have always had strength-in-depth, which only seems to be getting stronger, plus the availability of counsel is always comforting. They also now heavily target the Middle East and so they are regular visitors to the UAE and Saudi, which helps to build relationships.'
- '4 Pump Court has London's leading barristers particularly for construction and energy related international arbitrations. I also know that 4 Pump Court has the leading barristers in international arbitration, with ample experience across jurisdictions acting for a variety of clients and instructing solicitors. The experience is always seamless, and quality is never an issue.'