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Jennie Gillies speaking at the Society of Construction Law event “Lessons from Grenfell: Functional Requirements...

On Tuesday, 1st October, Jennie Gillies will be speaking at the Society of Construction Law event “Lessons from Grenfell: Functional Requirements or Prescriptive Rules?” at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE. Speaker: Richard Millett K.C., Essex Court Chambers and Lead Counsel to the Grenfell Inquiry. Panel: Mario Lara Ledermann – […]

4 Pump Court wins three awards last night at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024

4 Pump Court won three awards last night at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. – Construction and Energy Set of the Year – Data, Technology and Crypto Set of the Year – International Arbitration Silk of the Year This follows after16 nominations including set nominations, individual nominations and clerking team nominations. The Legal 500 […]

26th September 2024

Gabriel Barton-Singer and Galen Lambert join 4 Pump Court following the successful completion of their pupillage

We are delighted to welcome Gabriel Barton-Singer and Galen Lambert as tenants following the successful completion of their pupillage. Gabriel and Galen join 4 Pump Court as members of Chambers from today.

18th September 2024

Matthew Lavy KC and Rebecca Keating join Blockchain Lawyers Forum Arbitrators List

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Lavy KC and Rebecca Keating have been selected to join the Blockchain Lawyers Forum Arbitrators List. The BLF Arbitrators List is an independent resource that is not affiliated with any arbitral institution. It is overseen by a committee comprising Dr. Nino Sievi and Ms. Sophie Nappert, ensuring an […]

16th September 2024

Sean Brannigan KC to attend IBA in Mexico City

Sean Brannigan KC will be in Mexico City from 15th September attending the International Bar Association Annual Conference. On 17th September, Sean will be participating in a roundtable event at the British Embassy hosted by the Ministry of Justice UK, Arbitra International and GREAT Legal Services. The roundtable will cover energy, renewables, natural resources and […]

Sean Brannigan KC to speak at King’s College London’s International Construction Arbitration Conference

On 26th September, Sean Brannigan KC will be speaking at King’s College London’s International Construction Arbitration Conference on the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Annual Debate. The Debate Motion – Lawyers Will Save the Planet. Sean will be arguing for the motion against Anneliese Day KC. For further details of the event and […]

The second edition of The Law of Artificial Intelligence published

The second edition of The Law of Artificial Intelligence, co-edited by Matthew Lavy KC and Matt Hervey was published last month. AI is developing at an ever-increasing pace, more and more jurisdictions are introducing AI regulation, and real-world disputes involving AI are starting to come before the Courts. This practitioner text examines the application of […]

5th September 2024

4 Pump Court receives seven nominations at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024

4 Pump Court has received seven nominations at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. These awards recognise the top legal professionals and chambers across the country demonstrating outstanding achievements, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service delivery. – Construction Set of the Year – IT Set of the Year – Construction Silk of the […]

23rd August 2024

Court of Appeal judgment handed down in Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited

Court of Appeal judgment handed down in Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited: Important further clarification of Contractor’s right of termination in the JCT 2016 D&B Contract Following on from the High Court judgment in Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited on which Helen Dennis produced a note in […]

22nd August 2024

Judgment handed down in Peabody Trust v National House Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC)

In Peabody Trust v National House Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC), the High Court (TCC; Andrew Mitchell KC sitting as Deputy Judge of the High Court) handed down an important decision on when an insured’s cause of action under the NHBC Buildmark policy providing cover for contractor insolvency before practical completion arises. The judgment […]

16th August 2024

Rebecca Keating to chair Society of Computer Law’s Women in Tech Law Around the World – Middle East webinar

On Tuesday 10th September, Rebecca Keating will be chairing the Society of Computer Law’s Women in Tech Law Around the World – Middle East webinar. Rebecca will be joined by Alexandra Harmer, Evelina Petraviciute, Lucy Nash and Magdalena Konig to discuss their roles in the tech law sector and their journey into tech law. They […]

Rebecca Keating appointed to ICO’s Technology Advisory Panel

Rebecca Keating has been appointed to the ICO’s Technology Advisory Panel. The ICO’s Technology Advisory Panel brings together leading industry professionals, academics, civil society experts, and ICO staff to advise the ICO on the most pressing questions regarding new technologies and their impact on privacy and information rights.

1st August 2024