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
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 […]
Andrew Stevens to attend Paris Arbitration Week 2025
Andrew Stevens will be in Paris for Arbitration Week. Andrew is a UK delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and will attend the Commission meeting as well as various other PAW events. Andrew will be in Paris until Wednesday evening so if you would like to meet, please contact Andrew at [email protected].
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
James Leabeater KC speaking at SCL Hong Kong Conference
On Friday 8th November, James Leabeater KC will be speaking on panel at the Society of Construction Law’s Hong Kong Conference to discuss the topic of SOP and adjudication in Hong Kong. For further information and to sign up, please see here.
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 […]
Abhimanyu Bhandari designated a Senior Advocate by The Supreme Court of India
We are pleased to announce that Associate Member, Abhimanyu Bhandari, has been designated a Senior Advocate by the full court of The Supreme Court of India with effect from 14 August 2024. Abhimanyu has extensive experience of more than twenty years as a commercial disputes lawyer, focusing on arbitration and litigation across various industry sectors. […]
29th October 2024
4 Pump Court wins three awards last night at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
4 Pump Court won three awards last night at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. – Construction and Energy Set of the Year – Data, Technology and Crypto Set of the Year – International Arbitration Silk of the Year This follows after 16 nominations including set nominations, individual nominations and clerking team nominations. The Legal […]
26th September 2024
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