Alice Carse and Thomas Steward join 4 Pump Court
4 Pump Court is delighted to welcome Alice Carse and Thomas Steward to Chambers. Alice practises in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on insurance and professional negligence, industrial relations and employment. She is recognised as a leading junior by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Thomas practises in commercial litigation and arbitration, with […]
4th May 2022
The “Tai Prize”: permission to appeal refused by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in The “Tai Prize”, so affirming the decision of the Court of Appeal ([2021] EWCA Civ 87; [2021] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 36). That decision, commented on more fully here, therefore stands as the leading authority on a number of important issues concerning inter alia the meaning of […]
25th April 2022
Sanctions: related matters
Some of our sanctions related legal work includes: Nick Vineall KC Nick appeared in the Supreme Court for the shareholders of Bank Mellat in the bank’s successful claim that British government sanctions against the Iranian bank were irrational and therefore unlawful. Nick then led the Bank’s team on its subsequent claim for damages under the […]
12th April 2022
Podcast: “The War in Ukraine – financial and maritime implications of the sanctions regime”
Lord Garnier KC, Ian Gaunt and Anna Hoffmann share some reflections on the situation in Ukraine, the sanctions regime, the types of disputes that may arise, the new Economic Crime Act, the role of lawyers, and effective relief avenues. Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice and any political views expressed are the speaker’s own […]
8th April 2022
Webinar: Expert Evidence in Maritime Cases – London Shipping Law Centre
On Thursday 9th December, The London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC) in association with MFB welcomes members and other commercial professionals to the centre’s 12th webinar in its 2021 global webinar series; Expert Evidence in Maritime Disputes. This session will be about how to deal effectively with expert evidence – whether facing “Hercule Poirot” or a […]
Alexander Wright successful for charterers in Eternal Bliss appeal on exclusivity of demurrage as damages for delay in...
In an important judgment of the Court of Appeal handed down today, Alexander Wright (led by Christopher Hancock KC of 20 Essex Street) has successfully appealed the decision of Andrew Baker J in The “Eternal Bliss” [2020] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 419. That decision concerned whether or not the payment of demurrage was an exclusive remedy […]
18th November 2021
LSLC Webinar – Negotiating contracts: “subject to” conditions and battles of the forms
4 Pump Court will be hosting ‘Negotiating contracts: “subject to” conditions and battles of the form’ LSLC webinar chaired by Judge of the Commercial Court, The Hon. Mr Justice Foxton. Kajetan Wandowicz will be speaking alongside Catherine Jago and Max Beckett, Consultants at CJH Energy and Alex McIntosh, Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP. Specific […]
Limitation of liability: the Court of Appeal rules that a marina is a “dock” and can limit liability
Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer & ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1585 Overnight on 1 – 2 March 2018, Holyhead Marina was destroyed by Storm Emma, leading to the total loss of 89 vessels moored on the floating pontoons from which the marina was constructed. The total claim value was in the region of £5 million […]
3rd November 2021
Galtrade Ltd v BP Oil International Limited [2021] EWHC 1796 (Comm)
The recent decision of Adrian Beltrami KC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) provides useful guidance on the classification of the term that fuel oil must comply with contractual specifications, and addresses novel issues surrounding the calculation of damages for reliance loss and the use of counterfactuals where mitigating steps are taken […]
1st September 2021
London International Shipping Week 2021
London International Shipping Week 2021 is a week long global shipping and maritime event that is being held during the week of September 13-17, in person and virtually, attracting audiences from jurisdictions globally. LISW21 offers over 150 industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry – regulators, charterers, […]
Who’s Who Legal Rankings 2021
We are delighted to have been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal 2021 Guides. Those below have been recognised for their expertise in the following areas: Arbitration Nicholas Vineall KC – National Guide Rachel Ansell KC – National Guide Civil Fraud Nigel Tozzi KC – National Leader Construction Sean Brannigan KC – Global Guide and […]
4th June 2021
Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company Limited: Case Note
A recent decision in a lower court, now possibly on its way to the Court of Appeal, has opened up interesting legal questions on the extent of a negligent party’s liability in bailment and tort for damage to hired equipment. Legal argument in a two day appeal hearing, in front of Recorder Benson KC sitting […]
19th April 2021
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