4 Pump Court at London International Shipping Week 2025

Members and clerks of 4 Pump Court look forward to speaking at and attending a variety of events during this year’s London International Shipping Week.

Monday 15^th September

‘Navigating Sanctions in Shipping: Legal, Regulatory, and Practical Insights’

18:00 – 21:00 | Wikborg Rein, 30 Cannon St, London, EC4M 6XH

The session will provide an overview of key sanctions regimes, including a discussion on how these operate in offshore jurisdictions such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Speakers will delve into recent case law, including RTI v MUR Shipping and Gravelor Shipping v GTLK ASIA M5, offering a legal analysis and exploring contract construction in the wake of these decisions. The session will conclude with a discussion offering practical guidance on risk profiling, engagement with sanctions authorities, and effective mitigation strategies followed by a Q&A.

Speakers:

• Alex Potts KC, 4 Pump Court
• Alex Wright KC, 4 Pump Court
• Jack Wray, Wikborg Rein
• Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad, Wikborg Rein

Moderator:

• Nick Vineall KC, 4 Pump Court

Register here.

Wednesday 17^th September

‘Risks and Disputes in the Sustainable Offshore Construction, Energy and Shipbuilding Sectors’

08:30 – 10:00 | Preston Turnbull, 35 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AH

The panel will explore current trends and emerging disputes in the offshore construction, energy, and shipbuilding sectors. As the industry moves towards a low-carbon future, new legal and commercial challenges are arising. An expert panel of practitioners will share insights from recent cases and transactions, focusing on how parties are navigating risk allocation, managing ESG-related obligations, and responding to the shifting contractual landscape in the context of the energy transition.

Speakers:

• Sean O’Sullivan KC, 4 Pump Court
• Anna Hoffmann, 4 Pump Court
• Tom Kelly, Preston Turnbull
• Nicola Tune, Preston Turnbull

Register here.

Members and clerks will also be in attendance at the gala dinner taking place on Thursday 18^th September at Evolution London.