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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

4 Pump Court is a highly respected set with well-honed expertise in construction and engineering disputes. The set regularly handles arbitrations arising in emerging markets. The barristers at 4 Pump Court operate on a truly global basis, having been instructed in arbitrations concerning construction projects in Europe, The Americas, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. The barristers represent an impressive roster of contractors and subcontractors in high-value ICC, SIAC, DIFC-LCIA, UNCITRAL and DIAC arbitrations. A market source praises: "The barristers at 4 Pump Court are extremely committed, hardworking and have excellent attention to detail. Their ability to cut through a complex case is exceptional." Another interviewee adds: "4 Pump Court barristers excel in understanding complicated matters and finding ways to clearly and simply engage and unpack those complexities before the Tribunal."

Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are the joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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The clerks are always available and respond promptly. They also make an effort to engage socially to connect with instructing solicitors and best understand their service needs.

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The clerking team is excellent and extremely responsive, as well as being practical, commercial and great to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rachel Ansell
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Band 1

Rachel Ansell KC is highly respected for her expertise in handling engineering, construction and energy-related international arbitrations in Europe and the Middle East. She has been involved in projects concerning gas pipelines, airports and railways. She has acted in a number of arbitrations in the Middle East and Africa under rules of the ICC, UNCITRAL and the LCIA.

Rachel is an extremely strong advocate. She is able to marshal an extremely complex case and focus the key issues and strategic priorities.

Rachel Ansell is excellent at the construction Bar.

Rachel Ansell is the best construction KC, hands down. She's brilliant.

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Sean Brannigan
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Band 1

Sean Brannigan KC is widely considered one of the leading practitioners in this field. He is particularly noted for his work in energy, infrastructure, engineering and construction disputes in connection with projects in Australia and the Middle East. He has obtained a number of significant awards for clients.

Sean is a robust litigator - super bright and a good team player.

Sean is very commercially minded and pragmatic, which is not always the case with barristers and KCs. Very reliable, diligent, professional.

Sean Brannigan is the best cross-examiner at the Bar and first-class on his feet.

Sean is not just extremely clever; he combines it with a practical approach, rolling his sleeves up to do the hard work and with real commercial nous. A first-class act.

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Sean O'Sullivan
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Sean O'Sullivan
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Band 1

Sean O'Sullivan KC is a technically and commercially sound advocate with excellent knowledge of the energy industry. He is particularly well known for his expertise in arbitrations arising in the marine engineering sphere and specialises in drilling and shipping issues.

Sean is the most user-friendly person at the Bar. He is absolutely down to earth.

He's excellent - his written advocacy is very good and in cross-examination he's very surgical.

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Alexander Hickey
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Band 2

Alexander Hickey KC has developed impressive expertise in arbitrations relating to energy, infrastructure, construction and engineering. His cases derive from projects around the world, including the Middle East and Asia. He has recently tackled a number of disputes arising in the UAE. He is well versed in arbitrations under DIAC, SIAC and ICC rules.

A stellar advocate and strategic thinker.

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Daniel Churcher
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Band 2

Daniel Churcher is a rising star at the junior construction Bar. He offers expertise in domestic and international arbitrations, often touching the Middle East region. He's considered a go-to for mandates concerning large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Daniel works very hard, the product is outstanding, and he has a good way of dealing with clients and decision-makers.

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Daniel Goodkin
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Band 2

Daniel Goodkin is renowned for his ability to handle high-value disputes arising from infrastructure projects in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has handled proceedings under ADCCAC and SCMA rules, among others.

A fantastic junior and undoubtedly will be silk one day soon. A very clever and creative thinker and capable advocate. Nothing phases him.

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Lynne McCafferty
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Lynne McCafferty
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Band 2

Lynne McCafferty KC has strong experience acting in significant infrastructure and procurement disputes. Her practice is particularly strong in the Middle East, and she is comfortable operating under ICC, UNCITRAL, DIFC-LCIA and DIAC rules. She is considered a go-to silk by many of the leading construction law firms.

A firm advocate.

Lynne is an iron fist in a velvet glove; lures you in with her persuasive argument.

Lynne simply could not be better.

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Thomas Crangle
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Band 2

Thomas Crangle is an in-demand senior junior, praised for his prowess in high-stakes construction, energy and engineering disputes. He has appeared in arbitrations held under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL. He regularly counsels international clients from across the globe. Disputes concerning projects in the Middle East are a notable area of expertise.

He has excellent analytical and arbitration advocacy skills in construction disputes.

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Benjamin Pilling
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Band 3

Benjamin Pilling KC earns praise for his specialist expertise in construction and professional negligence disputes and arbitrations. He has appeared in hearings conducted under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, SCC and UNCITRAL rules, across a host of seats. He has advised on foreign law aspects touching a host of regions, include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Truly excellent. A thoroughly enjoyable person to work with - super sharp, but commercially savvy and always feels like he is part of the team.

Benjamin Pilling is just excellent.

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Claire Packman
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Band 3

Claire Packman KC has a strong practice representing contractors and other construction companies in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America in arbitrations arising from large infrastructure and commercial real estate projects. She has notable experience handling disputes under the auspices of the ICC.

Claire Packman is very diligent, has very good attention to detail and is hardworking.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering
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Rachel Ansell KC
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Band 1
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Sean Brannigan KC
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Band 1
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Sean O'Sullivan KC
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Sean O'Sullivan KC
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Band 1
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Alexander Hickey KC
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Band 2
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Lynne McCafferty KC
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Lynne McCafferty KC
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Band 2
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Benjamin Pilling KC
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Band 3
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Claire Packman KC
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Band 3
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Juniors

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering
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Daniel Churcher
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Band 2
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Daniel Goodkin
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Band 2
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Thomas Crangle
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Band 2
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