JUNIOR PROFILE

Sean Aughey

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sean Aughey is a highly rated barrister who regularly handles state-to-state disputes, investor-state arbitration and domestic litigation involving PIL aspects. He has further experience acting in human rights-related cases.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sean Aughey is rated highly for his representation of both investors and sovereign states in international arbitrations. He is praised for his deep expertise in BIT claims brought under ICSID rules. His clients include Jordan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Al Jazeera Media Network. He is often instructed as sole counsel on matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sean is so impressive as somebody capable of getting on top of the difficult issues of the law and finding a way of cutting through them but also mastering the difficult issues of facts.
Public International LawUK Bar
Sean's drafting is superb. He distils complex things into a narrative. He is fantastic on his feet, a brilliant cross-examiner, and knows each document inside out.
Public International LawUK Bar
Sean is a clear and analytical thinker.
Public International LawUK Bar
Sean has a masterful grasp of PIL and a judgement beyond his years.
Public International LawUK Bar
Sean is very eloquent and incisive with his advocacy.
Public International LawUK Bar
A superb junior. He is hard-working, thorough, has excellent judgement and is completely dependable.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar