4 Pump Court is well-versed in complex construction disputes arising from commercial developments, energy, sporting and transport infrastructure projects. Members of the set have extensive experience in various arbitral regimes as well as in Saudi, UAE, Bahraini, Omani and Qatari law. The set boasts a strong silk bench: Rachel Ansell KC is often handles in energy projects, Sean Brannigan KC handles engineering arbitrations and Lynne McCafferty KC has expertise in arbitration enforcement proceedings. At junior level Thomas Crangle, Simon Hale and Luke Wygas maintain an active practices in the region. Sanjay Patel KC took silk in March 2024 and handles prominent energy arbitrations.
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Position
Joint head of chambers, Sean specialises in high-value domestic construction cases and major international arbitrations seated worldwide.Sean is regularly instructed in the UK, Middle East, Far East, Africa and North America.
Sean's practice is also broadly based in civil and commercial matters, specialising in professional negligence, including accountants and solicitors, building/civil engineering disputes, and landlord and tenant; has particular experience of work involving allegations of commercial fraud, and of alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and adjudication.
Career
Qualified 1994, Gray's Inn. Silk 2009.
Languages
Irish.
Memberships
COMBAR; TECBAR.
Education
BA (Oxon) Law.
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