Sean Brannigan KC

UK Bar

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.

"Sean needs no introduction and yet his ability and performance surpass his reputation."

"Sean does it all. He leads huge teams on the most complex big-ticket disputes in the industry and at the same time he is across the detail."

"Sean Brannigan is user-friendly, commercial and a seamless member of the team. He is a first-class act."

"Sean's robust advocacy style means he is the right person for the job in hard cases."

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.

"Sean Brannigan is a good strategist, he can really think about how to best present a case. He is also one of the most agile advocates I have ever seen."

"Sean is very impressive. He is sharp, thinks outside the box, gives commercially-focused advice and presents well to clients."

"Sean Brannigan is the consummate team player and completely attuned to the commercial issues. He focuses on the prize and he is unflappable."

"Sean's ability to cut to the crux of the issue and guide clients through a strategy is why he is one of our go-to KCs."

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.

"Sean Brannigan is one of the most agile advocates I have ever seen. He really thinks about how to best present a case."

"Sean is a very forceful cross-examiner who can get from an adverse witness concessions and details that would be impossible for 90% of the Bar to get. He's very impressive."

"Sean does it all. He leads huge teams on the most complex, big-ticket disputes in the industry, and at the same time he is across the detail. He's a formidable advocate who has the ear of tribunals."

"He is first class and in a league of his own. Sean is user-friendly, commercial, a seamless member of the team and hard to beat in cross-examination."

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.

"He's exceptional. Sean can simplify the trickiest of things and has an air of confidence about him. Clients love him."

"Sean is first class and in a league of his own. He is user-friendly, commercial and a seamless member of the team."