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 shortlisted for 16 awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce that 4 Pump Court and its members have been shortlisted for 16 awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. Set nominations: Clerking team of the year Construction and energy set of the year International arbitration set of the year Professional negligence set of the year Shipping, commodities and […]
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
24 members from 4 Pump Court have been commended in the Who’s Who Legal: UK Bar 2023 report across 9 practice areas
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
Legal 500 Awards Nominations 2022
We are delighted to share that 4 Pump Court has been shortlisted in 10 categories at The Legal 500 2022 Awards. Junior of the year – Luke WygasConstruction and Energy junior of the year – James BowlingConstruction and Energy set of the yearConstruction and Energy silk of the year – Sean Brannigan KCFinancial Services and Insurance junior of the year […]
6th July 2022
Nigel Tozzi KC, Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro featured in The Lawyer’s Top 10 Appeals
The Lawyer have published their Top 10 Appeals. Nigel Tozzi KC, Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro, acting for the respondent (IBM) and instructed by CMS, have been featured for CIS General Insurance v IBM United Kingdom. The claim is over a failed IT transformation project that CIS General Insurance purchased from IBM UK for around […]
24th January 2022
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
Who’s Who Legal Rankings 2021
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
CIS General Insurance Ltd v IBM United Kingdom Ltd
The Technology & Construction Court has handed down judgment in the case of CIS General Insurance Ltd v IBM United Kingdom Ltd today, 19th February 2021. The claimant sought c.£130m in damages after the failed implementation of a new IT solution for the sale and servicing of general insurance products. Identified by The Lawyer as […]
19th February 2021
UK High Court rules in favour of Indian banks against businessman Mallya
In the ongoing High Court litigation against Dr Vijay Mallya, Nigel Tozzi KC has continued to act successfully on behalf of a consortium of Indian banks. Following a previous hearing in May 2018, Mr Justice Knowles decided on 22 July 2019 that documents in the possession of various third parties (other banks and auction houses) […]
24th July 2019
Sean Brannigan KC joins Nick Vineall KC as Joint Head of Chambers
4 Pump Court are delighted to announce that Sean Brannigan KC has joined Nick Vineall KC as joint Head of Chambers with effect from 1 January 2019. This follows Nigel Tozzi KC stepping down after more than 10 successful years in the role, to continue in practice.
7th January 2019
Nominations for Legal 500 Awards 2019
4 Pump Court are delighted to have been nominated for 4 awards at the upcoming Legal 500 Bar Awards in February 2019. Awards we have been nominated for include: Commercial Litigation Silk of the Year – Nigel Tozzi KC Construction & Energy Set of the Year Construction & Energy Junior of the Year – Kate […]
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