Sean Brannigan KC speaking at the 7th Arab Lawyers Forum in Riyadh on 19 November 2025
The 7th Arab Lawyers Forum (ALF) is taking place from 18-19 November at Movenpick Hotel & Residence Riyadh. The ALF is a unique platform to learn about latest insights, trends and most pressing issues facing today’s global legal industry. The Forum includes renowned speakers from a range of international jurisdictions, both within the Arab world […]
Sean Brannigan KC and Claire Packman KC to speak at Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Kings College...
On Wednesday 1st October, the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Kings College London will be hosting their 6th Annual International Arbitration Construction Conference. At 3pm, Claire Packman KC will speak on panel alongside Charlie Caher, James Doe and Rob McNabb discussing ‘Performance Obligations in Energy Contracts: Challenges and Solutions’. At 5pm, Sean Brannigan […]
Empire Square: Legal Costs recoverable for RCO proceedings
At the beginning of June 2025, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (Residential Property) (“FTT”) published another decision (Empire Square (LON/00BE/HYI/2023/0013 & LON/00BE/BSB/2024/0602)) examining the use of the s.124 jurisdiction under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”). A remediation contribution order (“RCO”) was made but the most interesting aspect of the decision concerned the award of […]
8th July 2025
Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership: the failure of the Appeal and the practical...
The judgment in Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership [2025] EWCA Civ 846, handed down by the Court of Appeal on 8 July 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”). This article seeks to both summarise the Court of Appeal’s decision and explore […]
8th July 2025
16 members of 4 Pump Court recognised as Leading London Construction Law Counsel in Doyles Guide 2025
Seven Silks and nine Junior members of 4 Pump Court have been recognised by Doyles Guide as Leading London Construction Law Counsel 2025. The listing details barristers practising within the areas of construction, infrastructure and major projects matters within the UK legal market who have been identified by the nation’s construction law solicitors for their […]
1st July 2025
4 Pump Court recieve17 nominations at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that 4 Pump Court has received 17 nominations at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2025. These awards recognise the top legal professionals and chambers across the country demonstrating outstanding achievements, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service delivery. Set Nominations – Construction and Energy Set of the Year […]
19th June 2025
The Supreme Court Judgment ‘URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21’: outcome and practical guidance
The Supreme Court has today handed down its highly anticipated judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21. Background The case concerned developments known as ‘Capital East’ and ‘Freemens Meadow’. BDW was the developer and appointed URS to provide structural design services. The developments had various defects which resulted from an […]
21st May 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 […]
Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard returns to full-time practice with 4 Pump Court
We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard returned to full-time practice with 4 Pump Court from 31 March 2025. Jonathan is dual qualified at the New York and English bar, and will practice across both jurisdictions. He has a wealth of experience in relation to both high value English and U.S. litigation. Joint Heads of […]
2nd April 2025
Stop Press – Significant and Substantial new TCC Guidance on Building Liability Orders and Section 132 Information...
In a Judgment delivered today in the case of BDW -v- Ardmore Limited the TCC (His Honour Judge Keyser KC) has given very significant new guidance on both (1) when a Building Liability Order can be made and (2) When a Section 132 Information Order will be made – and the significant limits on such […]
27th February 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
Key Northern Ireland guidance on the meaning of “finally determined” for the purpose of the Building Safety Act 2022
The residents in one of the most high profile cases in recent history in Northern Ireland – Ulster Garden Villages and others -v- Farrans (Construction) Limited and others, otherwise known as “the Victoria Square case” – have prevailed in the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland. In doing so, the Order arrived at by the […]
13th December 2024
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