Events

Choppy Waters: Navigating Claims Against Insolvent Counterparties

Our second involvency based webinar will be held on 9th June at 09:30 – 10:30 BST. The session will focus on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the bulk carrier market in the context of a practical scenario where several of a Shipyard’s customers have gone in to insolvent liquidation. Event Chair Stephen Cogley […]

Insolvency in the Construction Industry Webinar

**THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED** 4 Pump Court invite you to the first in our series of webinars. This session will launch our essential guide to insolvency within the construction industry, featuring a guest panelist from Grant Thornton. Tuesday 28 April, 15.00-16.00 Chair: Sean Brannigan QC, 4 Pump Court Panelists: Jonathan Lewis, James Bowling, Peter Oliver, Simon Goldstone and Daniel Goodkin, […]

Legal 500 UK Awards 2020

We are delighted that Alexander Wright has been awarded Shipping Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020. A full list of all UK Bar winners is available on the Legal 500 website.

4th December 2019

Fiona Sinclair QC speaking at SCL Hong Kong Annual Conference

Fiona Sinclair QC was delighted to speak at the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong’s Annual International Conference on Change Orders on 8 November. The theme for 2019 was “Change Management and Claims”. Fiona was joined by other industry and legal experts for a full day exploration of typical contractual mechanisms concerning changes on construction […]

14th November 2019

Tech Disputes Network event hosted by CYK

Quentin Tannock addressed an audience of around 40 solicitors and barristers at the inaugural Tech Disputes Network event in London. Quentin’s presentation, titled ‘21st Century problems’ identified emerging dispute hotspots in the FinTech sector and introduced resulting stakeholder disputes (including with shareholders, employees and suppliers), M&A related disputes and disputes arising out of insolvencies. Quentin […]

Making a Career of IT

Anna Hoffmann reports on the SCL Junior Lawyers’ Group meeting ‘Making a Career of IT’ hosted by 4 Pump Court on 22 October 2019. At this interesting event SCL members gained insights into different careers in IT law. The event was chaired by Quentin Tannock. A diverse panel, both in terms of specialisms and roles, […]

28th October 2019

4 Pump Court sponsoring 10th edition of Shipping and the Law conference

4 Pump Court are delighted to be sponsoring the 10th edition of Shipping and the Law on 9th and 10th October 2019. The two day conference will bring together some of the most influential key players from the shipping industry to focus on this year’s theme of “The Shock of the New and the Human […]

30th September 2019

4 Pump Court support the Society of Construction Law 2019 Conference in Singapore

4 Pump Court are delighted to support the Society of Construction Law “Focus on Asia” Conference in Singapore. The conference will bring together thought leaders from across the region to discuss the most recent and innovative developments to affect construction projects around the world. Participants will explore the future direction of the industry, particularly within […]

19th August 2019

Fiona Sinclair QC speaking at The Society of Construction Law London Conference

The Society of Construction Law (SCL) Conference 2019 will be held at the IET on 19th September 2019. Fiona Sinclair QC will be speaking at the conference covering Construction Professional Negligence alongside other industry experts. Tickets to the conference are now available to members and non-members on the SCL website.

13th August 2019

Shanghai Maritime University-LMAA OBOR Lecture

As part of the celebration of the 110th Anniversary of Shanghai Maritime University, on 2 July 2019, Andrew Stevens will be delivering a lecture at Shanghai Maritime University with the Past President of the LMAA (Clive Aston), the current President of the LMAA (Ian Gaunt), and the Hon. Secretary of the LMAA (Daniella Horton). The […]

1st July 2019

Young Maritime Lawyers Association 2019 Seminar

Andrew Stevens will be speaking at the Young Maritime Lawyers Association 2019 Seminar which is taking place in Hamburg, Germany on 21-22 June 2019. Expert speakers at the event are drawn from maritime law firms, clubs and owners from the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium as well as representatives of Young CMI. Andrew […]

21st June 2019

Legal 500 UK Awards 2019

We are delighted to announce that Kate Livesey has won Construction & Energy Junior of the Year in the Legal 500 UK Awards 2019. Kate’s practice focuses on onshore and offshore construction, shipbuilding and energy, professional liability and commercial and insurance work. For her construction work, Kate’s been described as ‘an excellent advocate who is […]