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Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sean Brannigan KC is a top-drawer silk widely hailed for his courtroom presence. He regularly acts in high-value domestic cases and in major international arbitration seated worldwide, with an emphasis on work in the Far and Middle East. He is supremely capable in handling disputes relating to the largest projects internationally, from city-wide transport infrastructure to large-scale hospital developments.
Strengths
Sean is rightly recognised as one of the leading construction silks of his generation.
Sean is elite.
If I feel there's going to be a big fight on a big matter, he's my number one.
Sean's performance and his skilful cross-examination of witnesses were exceptional.
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sean Brannigan KC is a pre-eminent member of the Construction Bar who carries his expertise into the field of energy law, allowing him to handle energy infrastructure disputes of considerable magnitude. He is consistently highlighted by market sources for his good client manner and no-nonsense attitude, and is frequently involved in litigation involving overseas clients. The lion's share of his client base is composed of contractors active in the construction of large-scale facilities in sectors ranging from oil exploration to wind energy.
Strengths
Sean is a superb advocate - he's very comfortable in court and also generally right.
Sean is always the first silk clients will talk about instructing, he is a big name in the market.
Sean Brannigan is a pleasure to work with, and he supports novel ideas, delivering complex arguments brilliantly.
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
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.
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Sean Brannigan KC is a renowned professional negligence silk who acts in complex and high-value claims arising out of major infrastructure and construction projects. He handles domestic and cross-border disputes, and has particular experience in Northern Ireland. His practice additionally takes in disputes arising in locations such as the United Arab Emirates.
Strengths
He is probably the leading trial advocate in the space and has just got a strong tactical brain and is really at the top of his game. He works very well with clients and gains their confidence.
He is the advocate of his generation. Sean has a huge brain and is a real go-to for heavy litigation.
He is genuinely top-tier and so good at giving strategic, commercial and practical advice.
Sean Brannigan brings great commercial awareness and to-the-point advice.
Sean is super-commercial and practical. He is really excellent at getting to grips with a vast amount of information.