Jonathan Lewis KC and Caroline Ziebart act in trial on loss of a chance in relation to HS2
Judgment was handed down today in Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd [2025] EWHC 1434 (TCC) a case arising from the breakdown of a joint venture between Matière, the Claimant, and ABM, the Defendant, following their failure to secure a major tunnelling subcontract in relation to the HS2 Project. The trial focused on ABM’s […]
11th June 2025
Judgment handed down in an unusual s.67 application concerning a foreign restructuring
Following a handing down in April, judgment has now been published in Pannonia Bio Zrt v Marciniak & Anor [2025] EWHC 1005 (Comm), a case concerning the consequences of a restructuring carried out by a foreign party to an arbitration agreement governed by English law. As a matter of the English law of conflicts, the […]
2nd June 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 […]
4 Pump Court hosting Tech Disputes Network Event on ‘Resolving IT Disputes’ – Wednesday 14th May
On 14 May, 4 Pump Court will be hosting a Technology Disputes Network event on the topic of ‘Resolving IT Disputes’. Gain insights into IT disputes and how to manage and resolve them, from leading IT solicitors, experts, litigators and litigation funders. Learn what works and what does not from peers in the IT sector. Panel: Chair: Quentin Tannock (4 […]
Matthew Thorne to speak at debate ‘S&T (UK) v Grove Developments: what would the Supreme Court decide today?...
On Thursday 1st May, Kings College Construction Law Association in partnership with MacFarlanes will host a debate ‘S&T (UK) v Grove Developments: what would the Supreme Court decide today? – A debate on the Court of Appeal’s leading judgment on pay less notices, and ‘smash and grab’ and true value adjudications’. Doug Wass of MacFarlanes, […]
Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ...
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 380. The decision provides a pithy summary of the principles of interpretation in the context of a condition precedent (with Coulson LJ giving the lead judgment and a concurring judgment from Lewison LJ). It […]
22nd April 2025
Judgment handed down in Chugga Chugg Pty Ltd v Privinvest Holding SAL [2025] EWHC 585 (Comm)
On 14 March 2024, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in the case of Chugga Chugg Pty Ltd v Privinvest Holding SAL [2025] EWHC 585 (Comm) in which Rani Noakes and Jacob Haddad of 4 Pump Court were instructed by Preston Turnbull LLP on behalf of the Defendant. Chugga Chugg (an SPV) claimed €9.955m under […]
17th March 2025
Judgment handed down in IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC)
On 10 March 2025, the TCC handed down judgment in the case of IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC). The case, which was featured as one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2024, proceeded to a 10-week trial last April on liability issues. IBM UK’s (“IBM”) claim related to […]
13th March 2025
Alex Haines represents successful applicant in substantive hearing before the Islamic Development Bank Group...
Having been successful in the jurisdictional judgment delivered in February 2024 (Decision No. 2024/04), Alex Haines, leading Henry Reid, appeared for the Applicant at the final hearing, before five judges, in Jeddah on 3rd November 2024. Alex represented the Saudi National Applicant against the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”) in a […]
6th March 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
Kajetan Wandowicz registered with the DIFC Courts as a DIFC Part II Legal Practitioner
Kajetan Wandowicz has been registered with the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) Courts as a DIFC Part II Legal Practitioner. Kajetan now has rights to practise in the DIFC Courts, with full Rights of Audience.
5th February 2025
4 Pump Court features in The Lawyer Top 20 Cases 2025
The Lawyer Top 20 Cases includes matters with the most significant sums in dispute as well as disputes involving high profile parties or issues. Rebecca Keating has featured in The Pan-NOx Emissions Group Litigation (Dieselgate). The matter is the culmination of the Dieselgate story, which broke in late 2016. The High Court group action comprises […]
17th January 2025
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