Position

Joint head of chambers, Sean specialises in high-value domestic construction cases and major international arbitrations seated worldwide.Sean is regularly instructed in the UK, Middle East, Far East, Africa and North America. 

Sean's practice is also broadly based in civil and commercial matters, specialising in professional negligence, including accountants and solicitors, building/civil engineering disputes, and landlord and tenant; has particular experience of work involving allegations of commercial fraud, and of alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and adjudication.

Education

BA (Oxon) Law.

Mentions

Middle East: The English Bar

Construction

HALL OF FAME1
Sean Brannigan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Sean is incredibly clever, a good strategic thinker, reads tribunals well, and is excellent on his feet. He is a leading star.’
London Bar

Construction

HALL OF FAME1
Sean Brannigan KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Sean is incredibly clever, a good strategic thinker, reads tribunals well, and is excellent on his feet. He is a leading star.’
London Bar

Energy

HALL OF FAME1
Sean Brannigan KC –4 Pump Court ‘Undoubtedly the standout advocate of his generation, Sean combines exceptional intelligence and commercial nous with an unrivalled work ethic.’
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

HALL OF FAME1
Sean Brannigan KC –4 Pump Court 'Sean is an incredible advocate and is very much a strategist and leader of a litigation team. He is now incredibly experienced in the Middle East and works exceptional well with lay clients.'
London Bar

Professional negligence

HALL OF FAME2
Sean Brannigan KC –4 Pump Court 'Strategically and tactically savvy.  A strong litigator.  Good under pressure and an impressive advocate.'