Podcast: On Design life claims, COVID, and empty hotels – Simon Hale and Sanjay Patel reflect on the trial in...
Following the launch of our 4PC Podcast last week, in the second episode of the series, Simon Hale and Sanjay Patel who appeared on opposite sides in Blackpool BC v VolkerFitzpatrick, sit down to chat about the law on design life claims and the evidence needed to prove them. For those that do not have a Spotify account, our podcast […]
24th August 2020
Simon Hale and Sanjay Patel Succeed for Main Contractor and Steelworks Subcontractor in the TCC
Following a 5-week trial in February, March and April 2020, 4 Pump Court’s Simon Hale and Sanjay Patel have successfully obtained judgment in the case of Blackpool Borough Council v Volkerfitzpatrick Limited and ors [2020] EWHC 1523 (TCC). The case concerned the Starr Gate Tram Depot in Blackpool. Blackpool brought wide-ranging claims that various key […]
18th June 2020
Construction Newsletter – Important Decision from the Qatar Financial Centre Court of Appeal
Demand guarantees, strict compliance, and preclusion: Qatar Financial Centre Court of Appeal upholds enforcement of guarantees and provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the URDG. Key points The Court of Appeal of the Qatar Financial Centre (part of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre) has decided its first case relating to […]
13th May 2020
Rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2020
4 Pump Court are delighted that Members of Chambers have been recognised for their construction work in the Middle East by the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2020. Leading silks ranked in the guide include Sean Brannigan KC, Lord Marks KC, Duncan McCall KC, Rachel Ansell KC, Ben Pilling KC, Alexander Hickey KC, Lynne McCafferty KC and James Leabeater KC. Leading juniors in the rankings […]
17th April 2020
Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2020 – Legal Marketplace Analysis
We are delighted that Jessica Stephens KC and Sanjay Patel have been recognised in Who’s Who Legal ‘Construction 2020 – Future Leaders – Legal Marketplace Analysis’. Jessica has been listed as one of three ‘Most Highly Regarded’ Non-Partners, being described as a “highly confident and persuasive advocate”, and Sanjay has been recognised as “a top-notch practitioner credited with a ‘careful and […]
6th April 2020
Sanjay Patel has been newly appointed to the Attorney General’s London B Panel Counsel
4 Pump Court is delighted to announce that Sanjay Patel has been appointed to the Attorney General’s London B Panel Counsel. The panel consists of junior counsel who undertake civil work for all government departments. Sanjay’s term on the panel will take effect from Monday 2 September 2019 and his appointment will last for a […]
23rd July 2019
Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2019
4 Pump Court are delighted that Members of Chambers have been recognised for their construction work in the Middle East by the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2019. Barristers ranked in the guide include: Leading Silks Sean Brannigan KC Lord Marks KC Duncan McCall KC Rachel Ansell KC Ben Pilling KC Alexander Hickey KC James Leabeater […]
10th April 2019
Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton [2019] EWCA Civ 40
Our latest news bulletin focuses on the very recent Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton [2019] EWCA Civ 40. Sean Brannigan KC, Richard Osborne and Sanjay Patel discuss the background of the case and the future ramifications of Hamblen LJ’s decision which is a further example of […]
4th February 2019
Legal 500 EMEA guide rankings
4 Pump Court are delighted that Members of Chambers are recognised for their construction work in the Middle East by the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2018. Members ranked as Leading Silks include Duncan McCall KC, Sean Brannigan KC, Rachel Ansell KC and Alexander Hickey KC, James Leabeater and Sanjay Patel are ranked as Leading Juniors. […]
16th April 2018
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