Rebecca Keating wins the IP, Communications and Technology Law Scholarship for the IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Rebecca Keating has won the IP, Communications and Technology Law Scholarship for the IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023. Rebecca wrote on the topic of protecting IP and privacy rights in Metaverse. Rebecca will be attending the IBA Conference in Paris between 29 October – 3 November.
2nd October 2023
Matthew Lavy KC and Anna Hoffmann to speak at SCL webinar “The new wave of AI-based decision making – Is there a...
On Wednesday 20 September, Matthew Lavy KC and Anna Hoffmann will be speaking at the SCL – Society for Computers and Law webinar “The new wave of AI-based decision making – Is there a right to human decisions in common law adjudication?”. Alongside a panel of experts, Matthew and Anna will share insights, perspectives, and […]
Rebecca Keating winner of the Acquisition International Magazine’s ‘Influential Businesswoman Awards...
We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Keating has been commended by the Acquisition International Magazine as a winner of the Influential Businesswoman Awards. Rebecca has been recognised under the category ‘Leading Technology Law Advisor 2023 (London)’. The awards highlight women who are a driving force for innovation, change, and empowerment. They credit those guiding […]
20th July 2023
4 Pump Court shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023
We are honoured to have been shortlisted in 13 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards including 12 individual nominations for members of 4 Pump Court. This demonstrates the exceptional talent within Chambers, across a range of practice areas. Set nominations: Set of the year Construction and energy set of the year Financial services and insurance […]
12th July 2023
Unicorns and Bear Markets – Investment Disputes in Tech Companies
Date: Thursday 15 June 2023 Time: 5.30pm – 7pm, panel discussion followed by Q&A and networking Panel: Quentin Tannock, Barrister at 4 Pump Court and former venture capitalist Tom McLaughlin, Managing Associate at BDBF Sam Roberts, Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP Tom Gastrell, Legal Director, Wiggin Summary: The Tech Disputes Network (“TDN”) is hosting a […]
Public needs direct action to crack down on digital scammers- Edward Garnier KC
Economic crime — bribery, money laundering and fraud — is back in the news and on political agendas, although it has not really been out of the spotlight over the past 20 years. Two pieces of proposed legislation before parliament, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill and the Online Safety Bill, provide an opportunity […]
6th June 2023
London International Disputes Week 2023
London holds international appeal as a global centre for dispute resolution – whether through its courts or by arbitration, mediation, expert determination or negotiation – built upon a rich tradition of English law dating back to the Magna Carta. London International Disputes Week (LIDW) celebrates London as a leading centre for handling international dispute resolution […]
UKJT Legal Statement on Digital Securities – LAWTECH UK
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) of LawtechUK has released a legal statement on the issuance and transfer of equity or debt securities using a system deploying blockchain or DLT under English law. Three years after the publication of the Legal Statement on cryptoassets and smart contracts, the UKJT has turned its attention to the issuance and transfer of […]
15th February 2023
Tulip Trading Limited v Wladimir van der Laan and ors [2023] EWCA Civ 83- Alex Charlton KC and Daniel Khoo
The Court of Appeal has upheld the appeal of Tulip Trading Limited in the highly publicised multi-billion dollar claim brought by Dr Craig Wright against a number of bitcoin software developers. This is the first case before the English court to consider the role and duties of cryptoasset software developers and the Court of Appeal’s […]
3rd February 2023
Stephen Cogley KC, Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro included in The Lawyer Top 20 Cases 2023
Today The Lawyer have published their feature on the Top 20 Cases of 2023, highlighting key matters being played out in the courts this year. Featured was Tata Consultancy Services v Disclosure and Barring Services which Stephen Cogley KC, Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro are counsel for the claimants: Tata Consultancy Services. This is a […]
16th January 2023
Jonathan Lewis and Matthew Lavy to be appointed as King’s Counsel
His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor following consideration by the independent King’s Counsel Selection Panel, has announced the results of the King’s Counsel appointments today. 4 Pump Court are delighted to announce that Jonathan Lewis and Matthew Lavy will be appointed as King’s Counsel in 2023. Jonathan specialises principally in construction […]
23rd December 2022
Kajetan Wandowicz successful in XXX v Persons Unknown [2022] EWHC 2776 (KB)
Kajetan Wandowicz, instructed by Weightmans LLP, appeared on behalf of the successful claimant before Cavanagh J in XXX v Persons Unknown [2022] EWHC 2776 (KB). The claimant company, which had been the victim of a cyberattack, was granted summary judgment, and allowed to remain anonymous in the proceedings and published judgment. The case contains an […]
30th November 2022
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