Eletson Gas LLC v A Limited & Ors [2025] EWHC 1855 (Comm): important findings by the Commercial Court on the...
A. Introduction On 14 July 2025, judgment was handed down by the Commercial Court in Eletson Gas LLC v A Limited & Ors [2025] EWHC 1855 (Comm). The case concerns an application made under s32 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (“AA”) to resolve a dispute between two rival groups (the fourth to eighth defendants and […]
12th August 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
Sean O’Sullivan, Galen Lambert and Paul Bloxham at Pequod’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference
On 15th May, Sean O’Sullivan KC spoke at Pequod Associates Ltd’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference on Interim Ports and Deviations. The session covered: – Effect of various interim port clauses – Interaction with BP VOY 4 clause 8 STS clause – Torm Interim Port Clause – Effect of changes to its wording on deviation […]
Bareboat Charters book published
Earlier this month, the book on Bareboat Charters was released. Authored by Ed Jones, James Leabeater KC, Rani Noakes, Sean O’Sullivan KC, Robert Scrivener, Thomas Steward, James Watthey and Alexander Wright KC, this book examines and explains the law relevant to bareboat or demise charterparties, a common form of maritime contract used by both operators […]
29th April 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 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2024
4 Pump Court has again been recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, receiving set rankings for ‘Construction, energy and infrastructure’ (Tier 1) and ‘Shipping and commodities’ (Tier 2). 8 members of Chambers have been commended in the English Bar category across the areas of ‘Commercial’, ‘Construction, energy and infrastructure’ and ‘Shipping and Commodities’. […]
17th 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
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 […]
Singapore Litigation Conference Workshop 25 & 26 April 2023: Sean O’Sullivan KC and Ben Pilling KC
On 25 and 26 April, The Law Society is returning to host its marquee event ‘The Singapore Litigation Conference Workshop’. Sean O’Sullivan KC and Ben Pilling KC are among the esteemed panellists across the workshops.
4 Pump Court recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Guide
4 Pump Court is pleased to again be recognised for our work in the Asia Pacific region in the newly published Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Guide. As a set, we have been ranked tier 1 for ‘construction, energy and infrastructure’ and tier 2 for ‘shipping and commodities’. 8 members have been commended across the […]
20th January 2023
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Rankings
4 Pump Court have been ranked Tier 1 for ‘Construction, Energy and Infrastructure’ and Tier 2 for ‘Shipping and Commodities’ in the 2022 edition of Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Members of 4 Pump Court have also been ranked in all 3 areas across the 2022 edition. For ‘Construction, Energy and Infrastructure’, Sean Brannigan KC and […]
14th January 2022
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