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
Judgment handed down in Orion Shipping and Trading LLC v Great Asia Maritime LTD [2025] EWCA CIV 1210
THE LILA LISBON: LOSS OF BARGAIN DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER BY THE CANCELLING DATE UNDER THE NORWEGIAN SALEFORM 2012 On 2 October 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down a ground-breaking decision on the recovery of loss of bargain damages under the Norwegian Saleform 2012 for a seller’s failure to deliver by the cancelling […]
7th October 2025
Alexander Wright KC to speak at LSLC-YMP’s webinar on ‘The Grand Amanda’ – Wednesday 15th...
On Wednesday 15th October, Alexander Wright KC will be speaking on the LSLC-YMP’s webinar on ‘The Grand Amanda’ alongside Nick Wilson (MFB), Darryl Kennard (Penningtons) and Stewart Buckingham KC (Quadrant). The Grand Amanda is the most detailed judicial discussion on the scope of the Implied Indemnity since the Court of Appeal decision in The Island […]
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
Eletson Gas LLC v A Limited & Ors [2025] EWHC 1855 (Comm): important findings by the Commercial Court on the...
A. Introduction On 14 July 2025, judgment was handed down by the Commercial Court in Eletson Gas LLC v A Limited & Ors [2025] EWHC 1855 (Comm). The case concerns an application made under s32 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (“AA”) to resolve a dispute between two rival groups (the fourth to eighth defendants and […]
12th August 2025
Judgment handed down in Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm)
Judgment has been handed down in Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm). James Leabeater KC and Neil Dowers, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, acted for the successful claimants, securing a judgment worth over US$ 75 million plus interest and costs. Background and Issues The claim arose out of two […]
10th July 2025
Judgment handed down in MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA & Ors v Interglobal Technologies Ltd & Ors...
Following judgment handed down on 1 May 2025, judgment has recently been published in MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA & Ors v Interglobal Technologies Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 1464 (Comm), in which the High Court upheld the Claimants’ application for an interim anti-suit injunction (“ASI”) and anti-anti-suit injunction (“AASI”) against proceedings in Nigeria and dismissed […]
1st July 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
Sean O’Sullivan, Galen Lambert and Paul Bloxham at Pequod’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference
On 15th May, Sean O’Sullivan KC spoke at Pequod Associates Ltd’s Oil Operation and Demurrage Conference on Interim Ports and Deviations. The session covered: – Effect of various interim port clauses – Interaction with BP VOY 4 clause 8 STS clause – Torm Interim Port Clause – Effect of changes to its wording on deviation […]
Bareboat Charters book published
Earlier this month, the book on Bareboat Charters was released. Authored by Ed Jones, James Leabeater KC, Rani Noakes, Sean O’Sullivan KC, Robert Scrivener, Thomas Steward, James Watthey and Alexander Wright KC, this book examines and explains the law relevant to bareboat or demise charterparties, a common form of maritime contract used by both operators […]
29th April 2025
Judgment handed down in Chugga Chugg Pty Ltd v Privinvest Holding SAL [2025] EWHC 585 (Comm)
On 14 March 2024, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in the case of Chugga Chugg Pty Ltd v Privinvest Holding SAL [2025] EWHC 585 (Comm) in which Rani Noakes and Jacob Haddad of 4 Pump Court were instructed by Preston Turnbull LLP on behalf of the Defendant. Chugga Chugg (an SPV) claimed €9.955m under […]
17th March 2025
“The Lord Hassan” [2024] EWHC 3305 (Comm): James Watthey obtains order for sale over liened third-party cargo
When can a shipowner sell liened cargo? In “The Lord Hassan”, the Commercial Court confirmed that shipowners can sell cargo over which it has had a lien for unpaid freight, even where that cargo belongs to a third party consignee. The Judge, Mr Justice Bryan, also clarified the position where “freight pre-paid” bills of lading […]
14th January 2025
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