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.

Education

Oxford University (Hons Jurisprudence 1st).

Mentions

London Bar

Construction

HALL OF FAME1
Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Manus is very experienced and knows the facts of a case inside out. He is super smart, quick thinking, with a great sense of humour and excellent communication skills vis-à-vis the client and the co-counsel, making everybody feel at ease. He engages with everybody and makes collaboration very pleasant.’
Asia Pacific: The English Bar

Construction, energy and infrastructure

HALL OF FAME3
Manus McMullan KC – Atkin Chambers ‘His personable manner and elegant cross-examination style are well-received by the tribunal.’
London Bar

Energy

HALL OF FAME3
Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Manus is a fierce cross-examiner and a highly articulate advocate who is very good at reading a tribunal and addressing its concerns.’
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

HALL OF FAME1
Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘No doubt Manus is top-notch and one of the very best in the field of oral advocacy and cross-examination, especially in complex high value disputes in the field of construction and engineering. His cross-examination is simply first-rate, excellent and truly outstanding – he has the special ability to explain complex technical aspects in a straightforward and understandable way.’
London Bar

Professional negligence

HALL OF FAME3
Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Manus has many strengths. He is a fierce cross-examiner and a highly articulate advocate. He excels at complex cross-examination of expert witnesses.’