Alex Potts KC has recently published an article for the Journal of International Banking and Financial Law, on the subject of fund finance in the Cayman Islands, with the title ‘Potential litigation risk in private credit and fund finance: disclosure, consent and valuation’. In his article, Alex identifies the three main areas of litigation risk, […]
19th November 2024
Judgment was handed down in Ellis Richards and others v The State of Trinidad and Tobago in which Simon Davenport KC led Carsten Zatschler SC, Eamon Courtenay SC, Dr Kenny Anthony (the former prime minister of Saint Lucia), Gregory Pantin of Hamel Smith and Prof Happold. Simon was instructed by Miguel Vasquez of Hamel Smith. The case […]
14th November 2024
4 Pump Court is delighted to announce that three members of Chambers have been recognised by the Legal 500 as Leading Individuals for their Offshore work. For Offshore Commercial Disputes, Simon Davenport KC has been ranked in Band 2, Alex Potts KC has been ranked in Band 4, and James Purchas has been ranked in […]
11th November 2024
We are delighted to announce that James Watthey and Kajetan Wandowicz have been called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands. James specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, and has particular experience in shipping, commodities, shipbuilding, energy, and offshore construction. Directories describe him as a “simply brilliant” barrister who is “strong across the board […]
27th June 2024
Alex Potts KC and Anna Hoffmann are featured in a recent Counsel article following their instruction by Colours Caribbean to intervene in Ferguson v UK before the European Court of Human Rights. Anna Hoffmann leads a conversation with Dr Leo Raznovich, Alex Potts KC and solicitor members of the pro bono legal team reflecting on […]
10th June 2024
Alex Potts KC has appeared as Leading Counsel before the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands in three different judgments published by the Court in March 2024 and April 2024. In the case of Raiffeisen Bank International AG v Scully Royalty Ltd et al, Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, FSD 0162 of 2019 (RPJ), […]
22nd April 2024
On Thursday 18 April Alex Potts KC will be speaking at the Chancery Bar Association: Geneva Conference. Alex will be on a panel alongside Jennifer Haywood (Serle Court) and Thomas Robinson (Wilberforce Chambers) titled ‘Arbitration: Issues in Shareholder, Insolvency and Trust Disputes’. Alex will specifically be addressing arbitrability of insolvency and trust disputes in offshore […]
26th March 2024
Sean Brannigan KC, Lynne McCafferty KC, Ben Pilling KC, George Woods, Laurence Page and Richard Sumarno will be in Riyadh from the 2nd March for Riyadh International Disputes Week. The team look forward to catching-up with many of our clients in the region, as well as speaking at the following events; 3rd March – Sean […]
The Commercial Bar Association 2nd Gulf Round Table will take place later today at the Capital Club, Dubai. The Combar Gulf Committee was established in 2021 to develop the links which already exist between the English and Welsh commercial and arbitration bar and the legal community in the Gulf States. Alex Potts KC will be a […]
4 Pump Court is delighted to announce that Stephen Cogley KC has been called to the Bar of the British Virgin Islands, further strengthening our Commercial Offshore practice. Stephen is ranked in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation, where he is described as “outstanding – it’s a combination of his […]
9th February 2024
On 1 February, Alex Potts KC will be speaking at BILA virtual lecture ‘SACs, Swaps, Schemes, and Scams: an Offshore Update’. Alex will discuss some of the key legal topics relating to offshore insurance structures in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and other offshore jurisdictions. His talk will cover some recent judgments, and emerging trends, dealing […]
In a judgment delivered on 19 December 2023, the Supreme Court of Bermuda has granted an application to strike out inadmissible evidence in advance of trial, in the case of Chishti v Afiniti Ltd [2023] SC (Bda) 98 Civ. The proceedings relate to pending claims made by Mr. Chishti, the former CEO of Afiniti Ltd, […]
21st December 2023
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