Nick Vineall KC speaking at the London Shipping Law Centre’s seminar on ‘Confidentiality and Disclosure in...
On Tuesday 11 November, Nick Vineall KC will speak at the London Shipping Law Centre’s seminar on ‘Confidentiality and Disclosure in Arbitration’ alongside Ellen Timms (Essex Court Chambers) and Marcus Mander (7KBW). The session will be chaired by Sir Jeremy Cooke. The session will cover: 1. A Corporation and Firm B & Mr W – […]
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 […]
4 Pump Court at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025
Simon Davenport KC, Sanjay Patel KC, Luke Wygas, Laurence Page, Katy Handley, Eric Shi, Sym Hunt-Brady and Liam Williams will be in Dubai for Dubai Arbitration Week from 10-14 November. Throughout the week, members will be speaking at various events: Monday 10th November At 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Sanjay Patel KC will be speaking at PWC’s […]
Natasha King speaking at the19th Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference: A Debate & Discussion’ in...
On Friday 31 October, Aphiwan Natasha King will be speaking at the ‘19th Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference: A Debate & Discussion’ in Toronto, Canada. Participating as both an author and a speaker at the conference, Natasha was invited as one of the eight investment arbitration ‘rising superstars’ to take a side in arguing one […]
Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026
The Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 has been released, and 4 Pump Court has been listed as a Leading Set across 11 areas with Band 1 set rankings for ‘Construction: Professional Negligence’ and ‘Information Technology’. Members of 4 Pump Court have been ranked across 26 practice areas in total, including 16 new table […]
16th October 2025
Jessica Stephens KC speaking at Hong Kong Arbitration Week and SCL Korea
Jessica Stephens KC will be in the Far East from 20–24 October. On Monday 20 October, Jessica will attend Hong Kong Arbitration Week to speak at Rede Chambers’ Diamond Sponsor Panel on ‘More than Double the Trouble: Navigating the Complexities of Parallel Proceedings’. Jessica will join Gary Gao (Zhong Lun Law Firm), Robert S. Pé […]
Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 Guide
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026 guide has been launched. 4 Pump Court has once again been ranked Tier 1 for ‘Energy’, ‘IT and Telecommunications’ and ‘Professional Negligence’. 4 Pump Court has also been ranked a leading set for ‘Commercial litigation’, ‘Construction’, ‘Crypto and blockchain assets’, ‘Insurance and reinsurance’, ‘International arbitration’ and ‘Shipping’. Members of […]
1st October 2025
Alex Haines appears before two Multilateral Development Bank International Administrative Tribunals
On 7th September, Alex Haines appeared before all five judges of the Islamic Development Bank Group (“IsDBG”) Administrative Tribunal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a case involving the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. On 15th and 16th September, Alex appeared before the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (“BSTDB”) Administrative Tribunal in Thessaloniki, Greece, in two substantive cases. […]
17th September 2025
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 […]
The Arbitration Act 2025 formally enters into force
On 1 August 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) formally enters into force. The 2025 Act brings about a number of important changes to the Arbitration Act 1996 (the “1996 Act”), the principal statute governing international commercial arbitrations in England and Wales. Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard and Aphiwan Natasha King summarise some of the most […]
1st 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
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
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