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Manus McMullan KC

Manus McMullan KC

Position

Manus specialises in commercial disputes with an emphasis on energy, natural resources and utilities, construction and engineering, professional indemnity and insurance matters both domestically and internationally. He is often the lead advocate on the largest and most high-profile disputes in these fields. He has represented a wide range of clients including multi-national corporations, government entities, professional advisers, contractors and individuals all over the world.

In the past three years, in cases where Manus has been acting for the Claimant or Plaintiff, his clients have been awarded, and have recovered, over US$ 1bn.  In the same time frame, where he has been acting for Defendants or Respondents, he has successfully defended claims for in excess of US$ 5bn.

Career

Called 1994; Middle Temple; QC 2010.

Languages

Manus is fluent in Spanish and has competent professional proficiency in French.

Memberships

COMBAR; TECBAR; SCL; LCLCBA.

He is a member of the disciplinary board of the RIBA and a trustee of the Harold G Fox Scholarship.

Education

Oxford University (Hons Jurisprudence 1st).

Mentions

London Bar

Construction

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Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Manus has a brilliant mind, puts the dots together in complex matters, and brings unclarities to light in cross-examinations.' 
Asia Pacific: The English Bar

Construction, energy and infrastructure

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Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘His personable manner and elegant cross-examination style are well-received by the tribunal.’
London Bar

Energy

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Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Incredibly intelligent, quick and creative, Manus is a dauntless and deft advocate.’
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

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Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘No doubt Manus is top-notch and one of the very best in the field of oral advocacy, especially in complex high value disputes in the field of construction and engineering. His cross-examination is simply first-rate, excellent and truly outstanding.’
London Bar

Professional negligence

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Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘He is highly talented as an advocate. He is very impressive while cross examining. He is very quick to understand most complex disputes and develop strategies.’