Dispute Resolution: Commercial

4 Pump Court exhibits marked capability in the commercial litigation market and has expertise spanning a wide range of disciplines, such as construction, energy, insurance and shipping. Its barristers adroitly tackle international mandates, steering clients through cases across the globe, including in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Members have been involved in a number of high profile mandates this year including PIFFS v Al Rajaan and others, a high value sovereign wealth fund fraud case that involved numerous defendants, as well as Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners, a claim brought by the Danish tax authority against a large number of defendants relating to alleged fraud. Other matters handled include EE Ltd v Virgin Media Ltd, a breach of exclusivity dispute. A commentator praises 4 Pump Court for being "a strong set of experienced counsel."

"With the clerks here there's never an issue with responsiveness."

"The clerks are excellent and very personable. They work hard to build relationships with instructing solicitors."

"Practice directors Billy Griffiths and Will Jackman are really proactive, very communicative and probably the best clerks I have ever dealt with."

"Richard Simano, practice director, is very easy to deal with, and a great addition to the clerking team."

"The clerking team is everything you want from an elite set."

Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are the senior clerks.

Nigel Tozzi KC "Nigel Tozzi is a very calming influence. He is quick to digest difficult and complicated issues and explain them to clients in very understandable terms." "Nigel is a brilliant advocate, who is highly intelligent and client friendly." "Nigel is very impressive and experienced."

Stephen Cogley KC "Stephen Cogley is very proactive in finding a route through a difficult task."

Benjamin Pilling KC "Benjamin Pilling is very good at the paperwork - his drafting is clear and promptly provided. He is also very good at navigating the sticky points of a case." "Benjamin is the best advocate I have ever seen on his feet. His preparation is so meticulous and he has a devastatingly effective style." "He is an all rounder, who is extremely clever."

Laurence Page "A super advocate and a great team player." "Laurence Page is very creative and looks for a solution where often others will look for a problem. He is a great sounding board and is always willing to kick things around." "Laurence provides fast turnaround times and is very commercial."

Gideon Shirazi "Gideon Shirazi is able to get to grips with technical details and material very quickly, and is very adept at understanding the technical aspects of a case."

Nick Vineall KC "Nick Vineall is really beautifully clear."

Alexander Wright KC "Alexander Wright is very clear and assured."

Kajetan Wandowicz "Katejan is operating at a level far beyond his call. He is as bright as they come, responsive, great with clients and extremely pragmatic."