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Permission to appeal granted in Sucden Financial Limited v (1) TMT Metals AG, (2) Prateek Gupta, (3) Mine Craft Limited...

The Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal the decision of Mr Justice Knowles in Sucden Financial Limited v (1) TMT Metals AG, (2) Prateek Gupta, (3) Mine Craft Limited [2025] EWHC 2006 (Comm). Described as a “key precedent on international fraud jurisdiction” by the Solicitors Journal, the Court of Appeal has now granted […]

11th May 2026

Interim anti-suit injunction granted in G2 Ocean v Tokio Marine Brasil Seguradora [2026] EWHC 997 (Comm) “The Tanchou...

An interim anti-suit injunction has been granted in G2 Ocean v Tokio Marine Brasil Seguradora [2026] EWHC 997 (Comm). James Watthey and Neil Dowers, instructed by Hill Dickinson LLP (Singapore), acted for the successful claimant. The claimant was the contractual carrier of a cargo of bagged urea under various bills of lading incorporating by reference the […]

5th May 2026

Tom Crangle speaking at the Society of Construction Law Australia’s National Conference – Thursday 7 May...

Tom Crangle will be in Australia from 5-8 May attending the Society of Construction Law Australia’s National Conference 2026. On 7 May, Tom will speak alongside Ben Olbourne, Scott Thompson, Andrea De Biase and Lauren Adams on the International Panel: ‘Planning in a world of uncertainty: An international perspective on mitigating risk and resolving disputes […]

Laura Wright and Rebecca Keating spoke on the Law://WhatsNext Podcast – The Quantum Paradox: The Race to Get...

Laura Wright and Rebecca Keating recently spoke on the Law://WhatsNext Podcast – The Quantum Paradox: The Race to Get Encryption-Ready. Laura and Rebecca joined hosts Tom Rice, Senior Legal Director at Perk and Alex Herrity, Director of Legal Solutions at Adidas to discuss: What is Quantum Computing — Alex surprises with his own definition and […]

28th April 2026

Edward Garnier KC speaking at Fieldfisher’s Commercial Crime Team panel discussion: ‘Developments in...

On Thursday 30 June, Edward Garnier KC will speak at Fieldfisher’s Commercial Crime Team panel discussion: ‘Developments in Commercial Crime’. Edward will speak alongside Kathryn Arnot Drummond (5KBW), Sara Lawson KC (Mayfair Place Chambers) and Mark Fenhalls KC (23 Essex Street Chambers) to discuss recent developments in commercial and economic crime, such as the recent […]

Alex Potts KC speaking at ThoughtLeaders4’s 2nd Annual Shareholder & Securities Disputes Forum –...

On Tuesday 28 April,  Alex Potts KC will speak at ThoughtLeader4’s 2nd Annual Shareholder & Securities Disputes Forum. Alex Potts will speak alongside Matthew Wescott (PCB Byrne), Maeve Hanna (A&O Shearman), Tom Wright (Bedell Cristin) and Mahmood Hussain (M&CO Legal). The panel will cover: – Advising clients on their exposure around the world – Pre-empting […]

Rebecca Keating spoke on Taylor Wessing’s Disputes Reimagined podcast: ‘Managing the rise of legal activism’

Rebecca Keating spoke on the third episode of Taylor Wessing’s Disputes Reimagined podcast titled: ‘Managing the rise of legal activism’. In this podcast, Rebecca spoke alongside Katie Chandler (Taylor Wessing), Troy Yoshino (Winston & Strawn) and Alex Cooper (ClientEarth) to discuss how rising activism is influencing corporate strategy, accelerating climate-related disputes across global markets, and […]

23rd April 2026

Alice Carse and Quentin Tannock called to the Gibraltar Bar

Alice Carse and Quentin Tannock were called to the Gibraltar Bar this morning, for the purpose of appearing as Counsel for different parties in proceedings before the Supreme Court of Gibraltar in the context of a significant corporate dispute, pursuing applications to appoint a liquidator and provisional liquidator on the “just and equitable” ground.

22nd April 2026

WEConnect Breakfast Panel Event: ‘Data Centres – Challenges & Opportunities’ – Thursday 14 May 2026

On Thursday 14 May, 4 Pump Court will host the WEConnect Breakfast Panel Event: ‘Data Centres – Challenges & Opportunities’. The Panel will be discussing the implications of the huge rise in demand for data centres for both the energy industry and the construction industry, and the issues that commonly crop up in these projects […]

7 members highlighted in 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales

We are proud to share that 7 members of 4 Pump Court have been highlighted in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. The List recognises solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals who provided 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. Pro bono is a valuable part […]

20th April 2026

Alex Haines appears in final hearing before the World Bank Administrative Tribunal

On 7th April 2026, Alex Haines appeared before all seven judges of the World Bank Group (“WBG”) Administrative Tribunal (“WBAT”) on behalf of the Applicant client.  The case – filed in 2022 – was brought on the basis that the effect of an internal WBG Staff Rule is indirectly discriminatory on grounds of sex and adversely […]

20th April 2026

Helen Dennis speaking at Limeslade’s Construction & Law Masterclass – Wednesday 3 June 2026

On Wednesday 3 June at 16:10, Helen Dennis will speak at Limeslade’s Construction & Law Masterclass: Technology, Sustainability, Risk and Law. Helen will speak on alongside Lena Barnes (Devonshires) and Alistair Cull (Diales) discussing ‘Termination – When can I walk offsite?’. For further information and to sign up, please see here.