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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

Nick Vineall KC speaking at the London Shipping Law Centre’s seminar on ‘Confidentiality and Disclosure in...

On Tuesday 11 November, Nick Vineall KC will speak at the London Shipping Law Centre’s seminar on ‘Confidentiality and Disclosure in Arbitration’ alongside Ellen Timms (Essex Court Chambers) and Marcus Mander (7KBW). The session will be chaired by Sir Jeremy Cooke. The session will cover: 1. A Corporation and Firm B & Mr W – […]

Laura Wright speaking at Browne Jacobson and Harmonie Worldwide’s seminar: ‘Artificial intelligence: navigating...

On Tuesday 11 November, Laura Wright will be speaking at Browne Jacobson and Harmonie Worldwide’s seminar: ‘Artificial intelligence: navigating risks for policyholders and their liability insurers’. Laura will speak on ‘Navigating the AI revolution – professional liability and negligence’, having co-authored a chapter on this topic in the recently released 2nd edition of  ‘The Law […]

Sean Brannigan KC speaking at the 7th Arab Lawyers Forum in Riyadh on 19 November 2025

The 7th Arab Lawyers Forum (ALF) is taking place from 18-19 November at Movenpick Hotel & Residence Riyadh. The ALF is a unique platform to learn about latest insights, trends and most pressing issues facing today’s global legal industry. The Forum includes renowned speakers from a range of international jurisdictions, both within the Arab world […]

BVI Commercial Court discharges a worldwide freezing order for breaches of full and frank disclosure obligations

Following a handing down in March 2025, judgment has now been published in Eletson Corporation v Levona Holdings Ltd BVIHCM2024/0111, discharging a worldwide freezing order obtained by the claimants without notice. Notably, the return date was listed for 3½ days, the Court observing that it was a “complex and voluminous matter [which] entails greater length, […]

28th October 2025

4 Pump Court at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

Simon Davenport KC, Sanjay Patel KC, Luke Wygas, Laurence Page, Katy Handley, Eric Shi, Sym Hunt-Brady and Liam Williams will be in Dubai for Dubai Arbitration Week from 10-14 November. Throughout the week, members will be speaking at various events: Monday 10th November At 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Sanjay Patel KC will be speaking at PWC’s […]

Natasha King speaking at the19th Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference: A Debate & Discussion’ in...

On Friday 31 October, Aphiwan Natasha King will be speaking at the ‘19th Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference: A Debate & Discussion’ in Toronto, Canada. Participating as both an author and a speaker at the conference, Natasha was invited as one of the eight investment arbitration ‘rising superstars’ to take a side in arguing one […]

Simon Hale KC speaking at Society of Construction Law event on 6 November 2025

On 6 November, Simon Hale KC will be speaking at The Society of Construction Law UK Event: “Limitations of Liability” at National Liberal Club, London. Simon will present his paper to the SCL on exclusion and limitation clauses in construction and commercial contracts. He will identify the common types of dispute that arise in relation […]

Sanjay Patel KC speaking at London International Investigations and Asset Recovery Conference 2025

On 27 November, Sanjay Patel KC will be speaking alongside Jon Felce (CYK), Natalie Todd (CYK) and Gavin Pearson (Quantuma) at LIIARC – London International Investigations and Asset Recovery Conference 2025. This will be a high-level discussion around investigating potential breaches of duties by directors, from a legal and forensic accounting perspective, and the interplay […]