SCL event review: Restraining Contract Termination by Injunction
Jacob Haddad, our second six pupil, summarises the key points from the recent SCL IT Disputes group webinar held on 25 February 2022. Gideon Shirazi was on the panel discussing issues which commonly arise in applications for interim injunctive relief which seek to prevent a party from terminating an IT contract.
11th April 2022
Tech Disputes Network: Head in the clouds – Gideon Shirazi
Use of Digital and Cloud has exploded as a result of the pandemic. This holds significant implications for users, providers and buyers. TDN’s multi-discipline panel will be considering some common thorny areas in Cloud transactions and solutions including migration, cyber-risk, data, privacy and cloud services. Wednesday 13 April, 18:30 – 21:30 BST Speakers will be: […]
“IP and Green Tech” webinar with IPsoc
Wednesday 16 February 2022, 6-7pm COP26 was an important step forward in global efforts to address climate change and to reduce carbon emissions. The continued development of green technologies is vital to meeting these goals. In the near future IP lawyers will no doubt find themselves advising on both obtaining and enforcing IP rights in […]
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Rankings
4 Pump Court have been ranked Tier 1 for ‘Construction, Energy and Infrastructure’ and Tier 2 for ‘Shipping and Commodities’ in the 2022 edition of Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Members of 4 Pump Court have also been ranked in all 3 areas across the 2022 edition. For ‘Construction, Energy and Infrastructure’, Sean Brannigan KC and […]
14th January 2022
Webinar: SCL IT Disputes Group – Restraining Contract Termination by Injunction
In this event, organised by the SCL IT Disputes Group, Gideon Shirazi will join a panel to discuss the principles on which relief may be granted to prevent one party from terminating an IT contract, and the issues which commonly arise, including: Whether damages would be an adequate remedy for the applicant Whether granting relief […]
Tech Disputes Demystified
HK45 will be hosting their first event ‘Tech Disputes Demystified’ as part of the technology disputes series, this year. Gideon Shirazi, alongside other guest speakers will be providing an introduction to technology disputes. The event will start off with a presentation explaining technology disputes, followed by a sharing session. During the sharing session, speakers will discuss the […]
SCL Tech Law Essentials: Renegotiation and Disputes
On Tuesday 23 November, Gideon Shirazi will be joining Lee Gluyas, CMS LLP and William Hooper, Oareborough on the panel for the SCL Tech Law Essentials webinar: Renegotiation Disputes. The panel will cover: The nature of projects and where they go wrong Diagnosis and your case Trends, developments, their implications Managing a failing project Renegotiating […]
IRLA Handbook 2021
The Insurance and Reinsurance Legacy Association (IRLA) will be publishing the IRLA Handbook: All You Need to Know About Legacy on 11 November 2021. Gideon Shirazi authored the chapters on: Cyber liabilities – the intended cover vs the expected cover Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution The Handbook is currently available for pre-order direct from […]
26th October 2021
Significant TCC case on JCT Final Account Provisions
On 15 September 2021, the TCC handed down judgment in CC Construction v Mincione [2021] EWHC 2502 (TCC), a case deciding a number of important points about the operation of the final account provisions in JCT contracts, and on adjudication enforcement. Gideon Shirazi acted for the successful employer. Notice of Making Good and Final Account […]
30th September 2021
Decommisioning and the Petroleum Act 1998
On 17 May 2021, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in Apache UK Investment v Esso Exploration and Production UK [2021] EWHC 1283 (Comm). The judgment can be found here. The dispute revolved around decommissioning liabilities following the sale by Esso to Apache of a subsidary with licenses to hydrocarbon producing fields in the North […]
9th June 2021
Gideon Shirazi has been appointed to the WIPO panel of arbitrators
We are delighted to announce that Gideon Shirazi has been appointed to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) panel of arbitrators. WIPO is the global forum for IP services, policy, information and cooperation. WIPO’s mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the […]
29th April 2021
Society of Computers and Law: How to win a tech arbitration with Alex Charlton KC and Gideon Shirazi
The Society of Computers and Law are hosting an online event where a panel of tech arbitration specialists will discuss some of the big topics to help win a tech arbitration. On Thursday 27th May 2021, Alex Charlton KC and Gideon Shirazi (chair) will be joined by Gill Hunt, IT expert at Hunt Lancaster and […]
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