Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
4 Pump Court (4PC) is a noted London set whose members frequently assist with construction disputes in the Middle East. Individual barristers offer extensive expertise in ICC, DIAC and UNCITRAL arbitrations relating to issues such as delay and variation, often in the context of major energy and infrastructure projects. In addition to arbitration, members are regularly called upon to undertake the advocacy in litigation proceedings before the courts of the DIFC, ADGM and QFC. White-collar fraud cases are a further area of expertise for the set.
Strengths
4PC has excellent KCs as team leaders as well as diligent and capable juniors with a valuable spirit of teamwork.
4 Pump Court bears its clients' legitimate rights and interests in mind.
4 Pump Court demonstrates dedication on casework as well as reasonable and flexible fee arrangements.
The team members at 4 Pump Court are hands-on and work closely with each other so as to have the capability to handle disputes of any scale.
Notable practitioners
Laurence Page is a well-known, London-based barrister who has a strong DIFC practice, in addition to representing clients in arbitrations. He is noted for his regular handling of construction disputes.
Laurence Page has a good following in the Middle East. He is a good, confident advocate.
Rachel Ansell KC is a London-based barrister with considerable Middle East disputes experience. She is especially active in construction arbitration cases arising out of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
Rachel Ansell KC is fantastic.
Sean Brannigan KC is a well-established barrister who is regularly noted for his construction arbitration work in the Middle East. Based in London, he is a highly sought-after advocate whose recent practice has seen him take on matters relating to the construction of hotels as well as power plants.
Sean is a wonderful advocate.
Sean Brannigan KC's cross-examination is most formidable. His pragmatic and down-to-earth style also makes him easy to work with and well liked by everyone.
He is an exceptional advocate who manages to cut through a lot of noise very quickly to draw out what the real issues are. He is a go-to barrister.
Alexander Hickey KC is noted for his regular appearances as arbitration counsel, representing construction, engineering and utilities companies in cases arising out of major projects across the Middle East.
Alexander Hickey KC is masterful at cross-examination, combining great intellect with strategic acumen.
