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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Profile
Position
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration with particular expertise in shipping and commodities disputes, energy, insurance/reinsurance, construction and professional negligence.
Career
Called 2007, Middle Temple; pupillage 4 Pump Court; tenant 4 Pump Court since 2008.
Memberships
COMBAR (Executive Committee); TECBAR; PNBA; SCL; YMP (committee member); LMAA (supporting member).
Education
Oundle School; Peterhouse, Cambridge University (2005 BA Hons, first class; 2009 MA); City University (2006 CPE, distinction); Inns of Court School of Law (2007 BVC).
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