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Stop Press – Significant and Substantial new TCC Guidance on Building Liability Orders and Section 132 Information...

In a Judgment delivered today in the case of BDW -v- Ardmore Limited the TCC (His Honour Judge Keyser KC) has given very significant new guidance on both (1) when a Building Liability Order can be made and (2) When a Section 132 Information Order will be made – and the significant limits on such […]

27th February 2025

Claire Packman KC speaking at the Society of Construction Law’s Annual Spring Conference in Leeds

On Friday 7th March, Claire Packman KC will be speaking at the The Society of Construction Law’s Annual Spring Conference in Leeds. Claire will be speaking at 10am on ‘Architects: where does “everyone else was doing it” get you these days, and other liability questions?’ For further information about the conference or to book your […]

24th February 2025

4 Pump Court features in the Chambers Global Guide 2025

The Chambers Global Guide 2025 has been released which highlights the top global legal professionals in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. Members have once again been recognised across multiple practice areas, demonstrating our breadth of international experience. 4 Pump Court has also received a band 1 ranking for dispute resolution. Our members have a […]

13th February 2025

4 Pump Court attending Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025

Sanjay Patel KC, Thomas Crangle, George Woods, Andrew Stevens, Laurence Page and Richard Sumarno will be in Riyadh between the 23-27 February 2025 attending Riyadh International Disputes Week. The team look forward to supporting the international event, sharing our experiences in the region, and collaborating with clients and new contacts.

4 Pump Court hosting Tech Disputes Network Event on ‘Quantum Computing and the Law’ – Tuesday 18th March

Join us on Tuesday 18 March, when we will be hosting a Tech Disputes Network event on the topic of ‘Quantum Computing and the Law’. Laura Wright and Rebecca Keating will give an introduction to quantum computing and the challenges and opportunities it presents. As part of the discussion, attendees will learn how quantum computing […]

Kajetan Wandowicz registered with the DIFC Courts as a DIFC Part II Legal Practitioner

Kajetan Wandowicz has been registered with the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) Courts as a DIFC Part II Legal Practitioner. Kajetan now has rights to practise in the DIFC Courts, with full Rights of Audience.

5th February 2025

Aidan Christie KC speaks on Lloyd’s Market Association panel on Subscription Market Brokerage Commissions

Aidan Christie KC joined a Lloyd’s Market Association panel talk on Subscription Market Brokerage Commissions before an insurance industry audience. The panel covered Spitzer, the current UK law and also competition/anti-trust topics. A recording of the talk is available upon request from the Lloyd’s Market Association. See here.

Simon Hale to be appointed as King’s Counsel

His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor following consideration by the independent King’s Counsel Selection Panel, has announced the results of the King’s Counsel appointments today. Simon Hale will be appointed as King’s Counsel at a ceremony later this year. Simon is one of the most sought-after commercial barristers at the […]

24th January 2025

4 Pump Court features in The Lawyer Top 20 Cases 2025

The Lawyer Top 20 Cases includes matters with the most significant sums in dispute as well as disputes involving high profile parties or issues. Rebecca Keating has featured in The Pan-NOx Emissions Group Litigation (Dieselgate). The matter is the culmination of the Dieselgate story, which broke in late 2016. The High Court group action comprises […]

17th January 2025

4 Pump Court receives two nominations at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2025

We are proud to have received two nominations at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2025. These awards recognise organisations and individuals for their efforts to bring about change across all aspects of ESG; from diversity & inclusion to sustainability strategies, and pro bono to social mobility initiatives. 4 Pump Court has been shortlisted for […]

17th January 2025

Lynne McCafferty KC shortlisted for ‘DE&I Champion of the Year- Barrister’ at the Women and Diversity in Law...

We are delighted to announce that Lynne McCafferty KC has been shortlisted for ‘DE&I Champion of the Year- Barrister’ at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards. These awards honour outstanding women leaders and practitioners as well as the legal teams and businesses making significant strides in ensuring the UK legal profession is more equitable […]

17th January 2025

“The Lord Hassan” [2024] EWHC 3305 (Comm): James Watthey obtains order for sale over liened third-party cargo

When can a shipowner sell liened cargo? In “The Lord Hassan”, the Commercial Court confirmed that shipowners can sell cargo over which it has had a lien for unpaid freight, even where that cargo belongs to a third party consignee. The Judge, Mr Justice Bryan, also clarified the position where “freight pre-paid” bills of lading […]

14th January 2025