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Judgment handed down in an unusual s.67 application concerning a foreign restructuring

Following a handing down in April, judgment has now been published in Pannonia Bio Zrt v Marciniak & Anor [2025] EWHC 1005 (Comm), a case concerning the consequences of a restructuring carried out by a foreign party to an arbitration agreement governed by English law. As a matter of the English law of conflicts, the […]

2nd June 2025

Eleventh edition of the Architect’s Legal Handbook released celebrating 50 years since it was first published

Earlier this month, the eleventh edition of the Architect’s Legal Handbook co-edited by former member of Chambers Anthony Speaight KC and Matthew Thorne, was released celebrating 50 years since it was first published. Other contributing authors from 4 Pump Court include Lynne McCafferty KC, James Leabeater KC, Claire Packman KC, Thomas Crangle, James Hatt, Martyn […]

29th May 2025

Laura Wright speaking at the Women’s Defence Forum Breakfast Briefing

On Thursday 12th June, Laura Wright will be speaking at the Women’s Defence Forum Breakfast Briefing hosted by Burges Salmon LLP. Laura will appear on panel alongside Tom Whittaker (Burges Salmon), Tabitha Bonney (Government Legal Department) and Lindsay Chadwick (Mind Foundry) to discuss the topic of ‘Artificial Intelligence: Policy and Regulation in the Defence Sector’. […]

James Bowling speaking at Limeslade’s Construction and Law Masterclass London

On Wednesday 4th June, James Bowling will be speaking at Limeslade’s Construction and Law Masterclass London on ‘Enforcement of decisions in adjudication or other forums’. For further information or to book your place, please see here.

The Supreme Court Judgment ‘URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21’: outcome and practical guidance

The Supreme Court has today handed down its highly anticipated judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21. Background The case concerned developments known as ‘Capital East’ and ‘Freemens Meadow’. BDW was the developer and appointed URS to provide structural design services. The developments had various defects which resulted from an […]

21st May 2025

Sean O’Sullivan, Galen Lambert and Paul Bloxham at Pequod’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference

On 15th May, Sean O’Sullivan KC spoke at Pequod Associates Ltd’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference on Interim Ports and Deviations. The session covered: – Effect of various interim port clauses – Interaction with BP VOY 4 clause 8 STS clause – Torm Interim Port Clause – Effect of changes to its wording on deviation […]

Jennie Gillies speaking at SCL event on ‘Eight Years after – The Future of Tall Building Design After...

On Tuesday 20th May, Jennie Gillies will be speaking at The Society of Construction Law’s event on ‘Eight Years after – The Future of Tall Building Design After Grenfell’. For further information and to sign up, please see here.

Judgment handed down in A Corporation v Firm B [2025] EWHC 1092 (Comm)

On 8 May 2025, the Commercial Court handed down its judgment in A Corporation v Firm B. The case provides useful guidance around the obligation of confidentiality in arbitral proceedings, and in particular, the parameters of this obligation where a law firm acts for multiple clients in separate arbitrations arising out of the same or […]

15th May 2025

4 Pump Court speaking at various event at LIDW 2025

Members and clerks of 4 Pump Court look forward to speaking at and attending a variety of events during this year’s London International Disputes Week.   Wednesday 4th June “Shifting Sands of Construction Disputes: is Litigation back in fashion?” 09:00-10:30 | Mayer Brown, 201 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3AF The Courts have fought back by modernising, but […]

Bareboat Charters book published

Earlier this month, the book on Bareboat Charters was released. Authored by Ed Jones, James Leabeater KC, Rani Noakes, Sean O’Sullivan KC, Robert Scrivener, Thomas Steward, James Watthey and Alexander Wright KC, this book examines and explains the law relevant to bareboat or demise charterparties, a common form of maritime contract used by both operators […]

29th April 2025

Edward Garnier KC speaks on the political and legal development of the UK’s sanctions regime at King’s College...

Edward Garnier KC spoke on the political and legal development of the UK’s sanctions regime at a conference on ‘Targeted Sanctions and Human Rights; Reflecting on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime in the UK and beyond’ at King’s College, London, organised by Yifan Jia,PhD Candidate & Visiting Lecturer at the Dickson Poon School of […]

25th April 2025

4 Pump Court hosting Tech Disputes Network Event on ‘Resolving IT Disputes’ – Wednesday 14th May

On 14 May, 4 Pump Court will be hosting a Technology Disputes Network event on the topic of ‘Resolving IT Disputes’. Gain insights into IT disputes and how to manage and resolve them, from leading IT solicitors, experts, litigators and litigation funders. Learn what works and what does not from peers in the IT sector. Panel: Chair: Quentin Tannock (4 […]