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
Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2024
Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2024 has been released which ranks the top global legal professionals in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. 39 members of 4 Pump Court have once again been recognised across multiple practice areas, demonstrating our breadth of international experience. Rachel Ansell KC and Laurence Page are ranked in the ‘Dispute […]
16th February 2024
Matthew Lavy KC speaking at Society of English and American Lawyers ‘Artificial Intelligence, Law & Ethics’...
On 18 January, the Society of English and American Lawyers will be hosting ‘Artificial Intelligence, Law & Ethics’ webinar organised by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. Matthew Lavy KC will be on a panel alongside Kathryn DeBord and Claire Morel de Westgaver, addressing the key benefits and implications of the rise of AI tools used in different contexts. The panelists […]
The Lawyer Top 20 Cases 2024
The Lawyer Top 20 Cases, released today, includes matters with the most significant sums in dispute as well as disputes involving high profile parties or issues. Three cases involving members of 4 Pump Court are featured, with proceedings set to be heard in 2024. 1. AerCap Ireland v AIG Europe and others This is a […]
8th January 2024
4 Pump Court continues its support at the SCL 50th Anniversary Dinner
A brilliant evening at the Society for Computers and Law’s 50th anniversary celebratory dinner, in The Great Hall at One Great George Street. Our members and clerks enjoyed catching-up with friends and colleagues. 4 Pump Court is honoured to have supported the SCL for over 25 years.
Matthew Lavy KC and Anna Hoffmann to speak at SCL webinar “The new wave of AI-based decision making – Is there a...
On Wednesday 20 September, Matthew Lavy KC and Anna Hoffmann will be speaking at the SCL – Society for Computers and Law webinar “The new wave of AI-based decision making – Is there a right to human decisions in common law adjudication?”. Alongside a panel of experts, Matthew and Anna will share insights, perspectives, and […]
Anti Suit Injunctions and Foreign IP claims: Topalsson judgment
On 17 August 2023, Waksman J handed down judgment in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce [2023] EWHC 2092 (TCC). Matthew Lavy KC and Gideon Shirazi acted for Topalsson; Alex Charlton KC and Iain Munro acted for Rolls-Royce. Topalsson is a German company which had developed cutting-edge automotive software. It had agreed to a project to implement and […]
23rd August 2023
Judgment handed down in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars [2023] EWHC 1756 (TCC)
Yesterday, the Technology and Construction Court handed down an interesting judgment in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The dispute was in relation to the Service Agreement for the supply of Future Configurator Landscape between Topalsson (a software and services company specialising in digital data visualisation based in Germany) and Rolls-Royce (a subsidiary of BMW). Terry […]
13th July 2023
4 Pump Court shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023
We are honoured to have been shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards including 12 individual nominations for members of 4 Pump Court. This demonstrates the exceptional talent within Chambers, across a range of practice areas. Set nominations: Set of the year Construction and energy set of the year Financial services and insurance […]
12th July 2023
London International Disputes Week 2023
London holds international appeal as a global centre for dispute resolution – whether through its courts or by arbitration, mediation, expert determination or negotiation – built upon a rich tradition of English law dating back to the Magna Carta. London International Disputes Week (LIDW) celebrates London as a leading centre for handling international dispute resolution […]
Jonathan Lewis KC and Matthew Lavy KC appointed as King’s Counsel
4 Pump Court are delighted to announce that Jonathan Lewis KC and Matthew Lavy KC are officially appointed as King’s Counsel today, 27th March 2023. We congratulate them both on their achievement.
27th March 2023
UKJT Legal Statement on Digital Securities – LAWTECH UK
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) of LawtechUK has released a legal statement on the issuance and transfer of equity or debt securities using a system deploying blockchain or DLT under English law. Three years after the publication of the Legal Statement on cryptoassets and smart contracts, the UKJT has turned its attention to the issuance and transfer of […]
15th February 2023
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