News & Events: Energy

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

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 […]

Judgment handed down in Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd – Gideon Shirazi

On 21 January 2025, the Chancery Division of the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Contract Natural Gas Limited (in liquidation) v ZOG Energy Limited (in liquidation) [2025] EWHC 86 (Ch), in which Gideon Shirazi of 4 Pump Court was instructed by Prettys Solicitors LLP on behalf of ZOG Energy Limited. Contract […]

14th April 2025

Dubai Arbitration Week 2024

Rachel Ansell KC, Sanjay Patel KC, Laurence Page, Andrew Stevens, Quentin Tannock, Katy Handley, Jacob Haddad and Richard Sumarno will be in Dubai for Dubai Arbitration Week from 11-15 November. Throughout the week, members will be speaking at various events: Wednesday 13 Nov – Rachel Ansell KC, Andrew Stevens and Quentin Tannock speaking at an […]

Sean Brannigan KC to attend IBA in Mexico City

Sean Brannigan KC will be in Mexico City from 15th September attending the International Bar Association Annual Conference. On 17th September, Sean will be participating in a roundtable event at the British Embassy hosted by the Ministry of Justice UK, Arbitra International and GREAT Legal Services. The roundtable will cover energy, renewables, natural resources and […]

Members of 4 Pump Court recognised as Leading London Construction Law Counsel in Doyles Guide 2024

Three Silks and five Junior members of 4 Pump Court have been recognised by Doyles Guide as Leading London Construction Law Counsel 2024. 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 […]

26th July 2024

Court of Appeal judgment handed down on abuse of process in £165m misrepresentation claim

The Court of Appeal has this morning handed down judgment in (1) Outotec (USA) Inc (2) Metso OYJ (formerly Metso Outotec OYJ) v MW High Tech Projects UK Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 844. The dispute concerns an energy from waste (EfW) project in Hull, which involves the gasification of refuse derived fuel. The Hull project […]

24th July 2024

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

4 Pump Court hosts WEConnect’s fourth event of 2023

4 Pump Court hosted WEConnect’s fourth event of 2023 on 23 November. The panel event ‘Challenges and Solutions for the Energy Industry – Looking to the Future’ featured the winner and runner-up of WEConnect’s inaugural Competition for Junior Members. The Panel was chaired by Rachel Ansell KC, 4 Pump Court and our speakers were: Lynne […]

4 Pump Court hosts a well attended Ciarb YMG event on Renewable Energy Disputes

4 Pump Court was delighted to host the Ciarb YMG’s event on Renewable Energy Disputes last week. The turn-out was fantastic and the discussions insightful. Moderator, Mark McMahon (Senior Associate, Stewarts) and panellists Lucy McKenzie (Senior Associate, Ashurst), George Fisher (Senior Construction Counsel, SSE Renewables) and Anna Hoffmann (Barrister, 4 Pump Court) grappled with pressing […]

Young Members Group Ciarb seminar ‘Current Trends in Renewable Energy dispute’ held at 4 Pump Court

On Wednesday 1 November 2023 from 6pm, ‘Current Trends in Renewable Energy disputes’ in-person seminar will be held at 4 Pump Court. The seminar will be hosted by The Young Members Group of the Ciarb London Branch. Topics will include: The growing trend of disputes in the renewable energy sector, including construction disputes, commercial disputes […]