Judgment handed down in JJH Enterprises Limited (trading as ValueLicensing) v Microsoft Corporation and Others
Following a trial of preliminary issues at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on 9th & 10th September, Judgment was handed down on 12th November with a unanimous decision in favour of the Claimants, JJH Enterprises Limited (trading as ValueLicensing) against Microsoft. The matter relates to a claim for damages brought by JJH Enterprises Limited against (1) […]
13th November 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 […]
Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ...
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 380. The decision provides a pithy summary of the principles of interpretation in the context of a condition precedent (with Coulson LJ giving the lead judgment and a concurring judgment from Lewison LJ). It […]
22nd April 2025
Judgment handed down in IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC)
On 10 March 2025, the TCC handed down judgment in the case of IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC). The case, which was featured as one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2024, proceeded to a 10-week trial last April on liability issues. IBM UK’s (“IBM”) claim related to […]
13th March 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
Matthew Lavy KC wins IT/IP Silk of the Year at Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2024
Many congratulations to Matthew Lavy KC who was awarded IT/IP Silk of the Year at Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2024. We send our thanks to our clients for their continued support. A further thanks to the team at Chambers and Partners for yet another wonderful evening.
15th November 2024
Matthew Lavy KC features in Clyde & Co’s Embracing AI series discussing ‘The realities and risks for...
Matthew Lavy KC speaks with Steven Bird, Senior Associate at Clyde & Co, about the risks and realities facing professional services firms as they adopt this transformational technology. Access the full episode below or via Clyde & Co website.
1st October 2024
Matthew Lavy KC and Rebecca Keating join Blockchain Lawyers Forum Arbitrators List
We are pleased to announce that Matthew Lavy KC and Rebecca Keating have been selected to join the Blockchain Lawyers Forum Arbitrators List. The BLF Arbitrators List is an independent resource that is not affiliated with any arbitral institution. It is overseen by a committee comprising Dr. Nino Sievi and Ms. Sophie Nappert, ensuring an […]
16th September 2024
The second edition of The Law of Artificial Intelligence published
The second edition of The Law of Artificial Intelligence, co-edited by Matthew Lavy KC and Matt Hervey was published last month. AI is developing at an ever-increasing pace, more and more jurisdictions are introducing AI regulation, and real-world disputes involving AI are starting to come before the Courts. This practitioner text examines the application of […]
5th September 2024
4 Pump Court receives seven nominations at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
4 Pump Court has received seven nominations at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. These awards recognise the top legal professionals and chambers across the country demonstrating outstanding achievements, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service delivery. – Construction Set of the Year – IT Set of the Year – Construction Silk of the […]
23rd August 2024
Judgment handed down in tech transformation and BPO dispute, TCS v DBS
Judgment has been handed down today in the tech transformation and BPO dispute, TCS v DBS [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (one of the Lawyer’s top 20 cases of 2023). Hot topics of interest to commercial practitioners include: notices in delay regimes (conditions precedent and estoppel); when a delay breach can be “irremediable” for the purposes […]
17th May 2024
Members of 4 Pump Court respond to the Law Commission’s consultation on digital assets as personal property
As the leading tech set 4 Pump Court members Alex Potts KC, Matthew Lavy KC, Rebecca Keating and Caroline Jackson are pleased to have responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on digital assets as personal property. We look forward to seeing the legislation in final form and working with clients on its effect.
19th March 2024
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