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Alexander Burrell joins 4 Pump Court

4 Pump Court are delighted to welcome Alexander Burrell to Chambers with effect from today. Alexander specialises in construction, property, energy, and commercial disputes. His experience includes complex matters involving contractual claims, civil fraud, banking and finance, insolvency, infrastructure and development projects, residential and commercial building disputes, building safety, and issues relating to energy supply […]

13th January 2026

Judgment handed down in Investec Bank Plc v Protopapa & Anor [2025] EWHC 3202 (Comm)

Last month, Peter MacDonald Eggers KC sitting in the Commercial Court handed down judgment in Investec Bank Plc v Protopapa & Anor [2025] EWHC 3202 (Comm). The decision is a helpful reminder of the high threshold that defendants must meet to successfully challenge the exercise of the Court’s jurisdiction on forum non conveniens grounds where the […]

6th January 2026

Commercial Court hands down judgment in Oceanus Capital SARL v Lloyd’s Insurance Company [2025] EWHC 3293 (Comm)...

A. Introduction 1. On 17 December 2025, judgment was handed down by the Commercial Court in Oceanus Capital SARL v Lloyd’s Insurance Company [2025] EWHC 3293 (Comm) (“M/V ‘VYSSOS’”). The case concerned the scope of coverage under a mortgagee’s interest insurance policy in respect of a Vessel which was damaged by a mine strike in […]

30th December 2025

Judgment handed down in GSY Hospitality Limited v Gladstone Court Developments Limited [2025] EWHC 3231 (TCC)

Expert Determination Overturned by TCC On 11 December 2025 the TCC handed down its judgment in respect of a summary judgment application made in the context of a challenge to a decision made in an expert determination: GSY Hospitality Limited v Gladstone Court Developments Limited [2025] EWHC 3231 (TCC). GSY applied for summary judgment in […]

15th December 2025

4 Pump Court hosting Tech Disputes Network mulled wine evening alongside IT mock application – Wednesday 17...

On Wednesday 17th December, join us for Tech Dispute Network‘s annual mince pie and mulled wine evening. 4 Pump Court will also be presenting its IT mock application where parties will heatedly debate the interpretation of a software licensing agreement, and the limits now placed by the Courts on estoppel in our post-Rock Advertising world. […]

Edward Garnier KC and Alex Haines contribute to LexisNexis Butterworths’ Lissack and Horlick on International Bribery...

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 4th edition of LexisNexis Butterworths’ Lissack and Horlick on International Bribery and Corruption – due to be published on 5 December 2025.  Edward Garnier KC wrote the chapter on Deferred Prosecution Agreements and Alex Haines co-wrote the chapters on the Debarment Frameworks of Multilateral Development Banks (“MDBs”) and […]

3rd December 2025

James Bowling speaking at London Arbitration Week: ‘Managing Risk and Disputes in Energy Projects: Lessons from...

On Thursday 4 December, James Bowling will be speaking at a London Arbitration Week (LAW) event hosted by Turner & Townsend titled ‘Managing Risk and Disputes in Energy Projects: Lessons from Viking Link’. This panel discussion will explore the key challenges and complex landscape of energy projects. Drawing on their diverse and extensive expertise, the […]

Judgment handed down in Salinas Pliego v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd [2025] EWHC 2968 (Comm)

On 13 November 2025 the Commercial Court struck out an application for summary judgment on a US$315m fraud claim due to Cs’ abuse of process: Salinas Pliego v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd [2025] EWHC 2968 (Comm). The proceedings relate to a US $315m fraud claim. Cs attempted to obtain information from Ds’ former solicitor, […]

24th November 2025

Kajetan Wandowicz appointed as panel counsel to the BVI Government

We are pleased to announce that following a public procurement exercise, the Government of the British Virgin Islands has appointed Kajetan Wandowicz to its Legal Services Panel. Panel counsel provide advice, court representation, and legislative drafting services to the BVI Government. The appointment is alongside Kajetan’s full-time private practice at the English Bar and internationally, […]

21st November 2025

Lynne McCafferty KC speaking at White Paper Construction Law Conference

On Tuesday 25th November, Lynne McCafferty KC will be speaking at White Paper Construction Law Conference at The Caledonian Club. This event will discuss court-proven, solution-focused answers to 7 Thorny Challenges facing experienced practitioners: directly from top-flight King’s Counsel and Solicitors. Lynne’s session will commence at 11:35am: ‘Extension of Time: What is the latest judicial […]

Alex Haines is co-editor and co-author of Oxford University Press publication: UK Sanctions Law and Practice due for...

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Oxford University Press publication of the first practitioner’s textbook dedicated to the UK’s post Brexit sanctions framework, UK Sanctions Law and Practice.  Alex Haines co-edited the work and co-authored four chapters including The Post-Brexit UK Sanctions Framework, Trade Sanctions and Designations and Challenges. UK Sanctions Law and Practice is […]

13th November 2025

Judgment handed down in JJH Enterprises Limited (trading as ValueLicensing) v Microsoft Corporation and Others

Following a trial of preliminary issues at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on 9th & 10th September, Judgment was handed down on 12th November with a unanimous decision in favour of the Claimants, JJH Enterprises Limited (trading as ValueLicensing) against Microsoft. The matter relates to a claim for damages brought by JJH Enterprises Limited against (1) […]

13th November 2025