On Wednesday 18 March, 4 Pump Court will host our Building Safety Conference at the Waldorf, Hilton, Aldwych, WC2B 4DD. Join some of the Bar’s most experienced construction barristers, for a focused and insightful conference dedicated to claims arising under the Building Safety Act 2022. This specialist event will explore key developments and emerging issues […]
4 Pump Court features on both sides in ‘Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government v Urban Splash and others’. In a landmark test case under s124 of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Government has applied for remediation contribution orders seeking almost £50m in respect of alleged fire safety defects in seven […]
16th January 2026
On Wednesday 1st October, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Kings College London will be hosting their 6th Annual International Arbitration Construction Conference. At 3pm, Claire Packman KC will speak on panel alongside Charlie Caher, James Doe and Rob McNabb discussing ‘Performance Obligations in Energy Contracts: Challenges and Solutions’. At 5pm, Sean Brannigan […]
On Thursday 11th September, Claire Packman KC will be speaking on The Adjudication Society – Yorkshire Region’s panel on ‘Adjudicating Reality: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why’. Claire will speak on panel alongside other experienced adjudication professionals to share insights about successful strategies, best practice and common pitfalls to avoid. For further details and to […]
We are delighted to announce that 4 Pump Court has received 17 nominations at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2025. These awards recognise the top legal professionals and chambers across the country demonstrating outstanding achievements, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service delivery. Set Nominations – Construction and Energy Set of the Year […]
19th June 2025
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
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
We are pleased to announce that 23 members from 4 Pump Court have been commended in the Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar 2023 report across 9 practice areas. Arbitration– Rachel Ansell KC and Nick Vineall KC Business crime defence– Nigel Tozzi KC Construction– Rachel Ansell KC, James Bowling, Sean Brannigan KC, Thomas Crangle, Simon Henderson, […]
14th July 2023
15 members of Chambers have been recognised for their work in the Middle East region spanning across the areas of commercial and construction. For commercial, Laurence Page is ranked tier 1 and Gideon Shirazi is ranked tier 2. For construction, 4 Pump Court has again been ranked a tier 1 leading set. Legal 500 highlight […]
12th April 2023
We are delighted to have been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal 2021 Guides. Those below have been recognised for their expertise in the following areas: Arbitration Nicholas Vineall KC – National Guide Rachel Ansell KC – National Guide Civil Fraud Nigel Tozzi KC – National Leader Construction Sean Brannigan KC – Global Guide and […]
4th June 2021
4 Pump Court are delighted that Members of Chambers have been recognised for their commercial and construction work in the Middle East by the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2021. Stephen Cogley KC has been included in the commercial rankings, whilst leading silks ranked in the construction guide include Sean Brannigan KC, Lord Marks KC, Duncan […]
19th April 2021
London International Disputes Week (LIDW) celebrates London as a leading centre for handling international dispute resolution and is taking place this year between 10th and 14th May. LIDW21 is a fully virtual event attracting audiences from jurisdictions globally. The week features a core conference surrounded by collaborative events co-hosted by Member Organisations. We are proud to be a Member of LIDW and […]
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