Sean O’Sullivan KC
An effective cross-examiner.'
4 Pump Court is well known for its ‘strong shipping law expertise’, however the team is also regularly instructed in a wide spectrum of commodities work. Members continue to advise on complex disputes, as well as high-value arbitration cases, in Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Alexander Wright KC is ‘incredibly bright’ and has ‘a strategic approach, strong analytical skills, and persuasive advocacy’. The ‘extremely user-friendly’ Sean O’Sullivan KC is regularly instructed by shipowners, charterers, and shipyards in a broad range of dry shipping disputes. Among the juniors, Robert Scrivener has expertise in handling shipbuilding arbitrations.
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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.
Nicholas Vineall KC
Alexander Wright KC
He is highly regarded for his deep expertise in shipping/charterparty arbitration.'
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.