The shipping barristers at 4 Pump Court are frequently instructed in complex disputes relating to marine insurance, admiralty matters, and ship sale contracts. Sean O’Sullivan KC is currently representing parties in litigation arising from the Carnival Panorama case in the Commercial Court, a matter centred on alleged loss of profits following cruise cancellations. The set is also involved in Oceanus Capital v Lloyds Insurance Co, concerning the Vyssos, which sank after hitting a mine in Ukrainian waters, which raises significant questions about the doctrine of privity and marine insurance interest, with Nick Vineall KC and Neil Dowers leading the defence.
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Barrister with a broad commercial practice including experience in international arbitration, commercial disputes, construction, shipping & shipbuilding, and financial services. Neil has a particular specialism in Jurisdiction and Conflict of Laws, which spans across all areas of his practice and civil and commercial litigation generally.
Career
Called 2016; Lincoln's Inn
Education
LLB (Hons) Law with German Language, University of Glasgow: First Class
LLM, Cornell University
PhD in Law, University of Edinburgh
BPTC, City University of London: Outstanding
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