Reasons to Issue a Claim Form in UK–EU/EFTA Disputes in 2020, while the Going is Good
With the Brexit transition period set to end on 31 December 2020, this article looks at the implications for jurisdiction and the recognition & enforcement of judgments in cross-border litigation involving parties split between the UK and EU/EFTA member states, with a particular focus on litigation before the courts of England and Wales. It concludes […]
4th November 2020
UK Government’s “Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour” – toothless for now, but laying foundations for further measures
On 7 May 2020, the Government published a document entitled “Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency” (the “guidance”). In this short article, Sean Brannigan QC and Kajetan Wandowicz summarise the guidance, and discuss its potential implications for commercial parties. It was prepared jointly by the Cabinet Office and […]
12th May 2020
Chambers Global Rankings 2020
4 Pump Court is delighted to be recognised in the latest edition of Chambers Global 2020. Our barristers have been described as ‘truly excellent’ and as ‘phenomenal advocates’, supported by an ‘incredibly commercial’ clerking team. Our barristers have been ranked in the following areas: Commercial Dispute Resolution Construction Dispute Resolution: United Arab Emirates Energy & […]
18th February 2020
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 Rankings
4 Pump Court is delighted that Members of Chambers have been recognised for their work in the Asia Pacific region by the Legal 500 Guide 2020. Those ranked in the guide are: Commercial Christopher Moger QC Construction, Energy & Infrastructure Sean Brannigan QC John Rowland QC Shipping & Commodities Nicholas Vineall QC Sean O’Sullivan QC […]
17th January 2020
Nominations for the Legal 500 UK Awards 2020
We are delighted to announce that 4 Pump Court has been nominated for nine awards at the Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 both as a set and individual members. Our nominations are: Construction & Energy: Set of the Year IP, IT & Media: Set of the Year Shipping: Set of the Year International Arbitration: Silk […]
27th November 2019
Chambers & Partners 2020 Rankings
4 Pump Court are delighted to be recognised in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2020. Our barristers have been described as ‘precise, detail-led’ and ‘top-notch overall’, supported by an ‘incredibly commercial’ clerking team, providing a ‘consistently excellent service’. Chambers and Partners have ranked 4 Pump Court in the following areas: Commercial […]
10th October 2019
Nominations for Legal 500 Awards 2019
4 Pump Court are delighted to have been nominated for 4 awards at the upcoming Legal 500 Bar Awards in February 2019. Awards we have been nominated for include: Commercial Litigation Silk of the Year – Nigel Tozzi QC Construction & Energy Set of the Year Construction & Energy Junior of the Year – Kate […]
4th December 2018
Legal 500 2018 and Chambers & Partners 2019 Rankings
4 Pump Court are delighted to be recognised in the latest editions of The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We have been described as ‘in a class of our own’ having ‘remained a leading London set for commercial, construction, and insurance/reinsurance work’. Furthermore, the success of our juniors, described as ‘a rising force’, has […]
30th October 2018
Legal 500 UK Awards 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Construction and Energy Set of the Year and Clerking Team of the Year at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2018. 4 Pump Court were also shortlisted in the following areas, making us the most nominated chambers this year: Chambers of the Year: Commercial Litigation Junior […]
Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2018
We are delighted to announce that 4 Pump Court have been highly ranked in this year’s Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide, including as a band 1 set for Information Technology and Professional Negligence: Technology & Construction. We received special praise for our client service, being characterised as “the best in the London market, standing […]
2nd November 2017
Chambers & Partners 2017 UK Guide
We are delighted to be ranked as a leading barristers’ chambers in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners UK in the following areas: Commercial Dispute Resolution Construction Energy & Natural Resources Information Technology Insurance International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering Professional Negligence Professional Negligence: Technology & Construction Shipping & Commodities In addition 37 barristers at 4 Pump […]
3rd November 2016
Legal 500 2017 Bar Awards – Sean Brannigan QC named Construction and Energy Silk of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Sean Brannigan QC has been awarded Construction and Energy Silk of the Year in the Legal 500 2017 Bar awards. We were also delighted to be shortlisted in the following sectors: Construction and Energy: Set of the Year IP/IT/Media: Set of the Year, Silk of the Year – Michael […]
26th October 2016
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