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
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 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
Three Silks and five Junior members of 4 Pump Court have been recognised by Doyles Guide as Leading London Construction Law Counsel 2024. The listing details barristers practising within the areas of construction, infrastructure and major projects matters within the UK legal market who have been identified by the nation’s construction law solicitors for their […]
26th July 2024
The Court of Appeal has this morning handed down judgment in (1) Outotec (USA) Inc (2) Metso OYJ (formerly Metso Outotec OYJ) v MW High Tech Projects UK Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 844. The dispute concerns an energy from waste (EfW) project in Hull, which involves the gasification of refuse derived fuel. The Hull project […]
24th July 2024
Iain Munro has been appointed to the Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) sub-committee. The OPRC formed in June 2023, now welcomes members to its newly formed sub-committee. The sub-committee includes expertise from across the civil, family and tribunals justice sector and members of the judiciary. The Master of the Rolls has described the OPRC as: […]
17th July 2024
Alex Potts KC has been appointed as a member of the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service. The Pro Bono Legal Advice and Representation Service originates from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Service provides pro bono legal advice and assistance to athletes and individuals of limited financial means.
11th July 2024
The ICC has re-appointed Andrew Stevens as a UK delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR for a second term (2024-2027). The ICC Commission enables thought leadership in arbitration and dispute resolution by pooling international expertise and raising awareness and understanding of practical and legal issues in arbitration and ADR. Read more here.
10th July 2024
We are pleased to announce that 4 Pump Court and its members have been shortlisted for 16 awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. Set nominations: Clerking team of the year Construction and energy set of the year International arbitration set of the year Professional negligence set of the year Shipping, commodities and […]
On Friday 18th October, Edward Garnier KC will be speaking at the 6th White Collar Crime Workshop at the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC. Edward will be speaking Roundtable Session 2 on The New Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act in the UK alongside a panel of other legal professionals. To register for this […]
3rd July 2024
We are delighted to announce that James Watthey and Kajetan Wandowicz have been called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands. James specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, and has particular experience in shipping, commodities, shipbuilding, energy, and offshore construction. Directories describe him as a “simply brilliant” barrister who is “strong across the board […]
27th June 2024
Alex Potts KC and Anna Hoffmann have been recognised in the Pro Bono Recognition list which is a new initiative that is supported by the Bar Council and the Law Society. The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, serves as Patron of the Pro Bono Recognition List. The list […]
17th June 2024
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