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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Position
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration, including financial services, civil fraud and insurance, and contentious construction and shipping, particularly shipbuilding, offshore, oil/gas, and engineering disputes.
Career
Qualified 1988, Middle Temple; silk 2006.
Memberships
COMBAR; TECBAR; LCLCBA; ACIArb.
Education
MA (Cantab) (genetics); Pittsburgh (MA); City University (Dip Law).
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