On 30 January 2026, Mr Justice Saini handed down judgment in Trafigura Pte Ltd & Anor v Prateek Gupta & Ors [2026] EWHC 159 (Comm), following a month-long trial in November-December 2025. In these high-profile proceedings, Trafigura, the world’s largest private metal trader, brought claims against Mr Prateek Gupta, and several entities he owned or […]
Essex Court Chambers is pleased to announce that members of Chambers have been involved in a number of cases shortlisted for Most Important Decision of the Year at the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Awards 2026. The shortlist recognises landmark decisions from courts and tribunals around the world that have made a significant impact on international […]
His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor following consideration by the independent King’s Counsel Appointments (KCA) Selection Panel, has today announced the results of the latest King’s Counsel appointments. Essex Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Amy Sander has been appointed as King’s Counsel, as part of the new Silk […]
The Lawyer’s Top 10 appeals of 2026 was published today. Five Essex Court Chambers members feature in two cases. The cases that members are involved in are as follows: CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v The Republic of India, Court of Appeal, 24 March, one week At the heart of this appeal is investment treaty enforcement against […]
The Commercial Court handed down judgment on 13 January 2026 in Moeve Trading S.A.U. (Formerly CEPSA TRADING SAU) v Mael Trading FZ LLC [2026] EWHC 17 (Comm). The Seller sold gasoline and gasoil to the Buyer on FOB terms, with title passing on shipment. Although the original bills of lading remained with the Seller, the […]
On 22 November 2025 (published on 14 January 2026), Justice Mithani AG handed down judgment in National Bank Trust v. Shishkhanov, dismissing the jurisdiction challenges of four groups of Defendants to approx. US$2bn fraud proceedings brought by the Claimant, NBT, in the BVI. The judgment follows a 5-day hearing in October 2025 in which the […]
Essex Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Professor Paul Davies has been elected to the Downing Professorship of the Laws of England at the University of Cambridge. The Downing Professorship was founded in 1800 pursuant to a bequest in the will of Sir George Downing, founder of Downing College. Distinguished former holders of the […]
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has upheld an £183 million UNCITRAL Award that had been rendered in favour of two UK Claimants against an EU State pursuant to Article 26 of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). A three-Judge bench of the SICC – comprising Maniam J, Hascher IJ and Ramsey IJ – in an […]
The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2026 was published this week. 10 Essex Court Chambers members feature in four cases. The cases that members are involved in are as follows: Siccar Point v Ithaca Energy – Listed in the Commercial Court, 19th January 2026 over four days. This high-value dispute concerns the sale of oil […]
Essex Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Tim Eicke KC has been appointed Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s New Years Honours List 2026 in recognition of his services to the protection of Human Rights in Europe. The honour reflects Tim’s distinguished career and […]
Essex Court Chambers would like to wish all our friends and colleagues a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. Thank you are all your support this year and we look forward to connecting again in 2026. Please note our reduced opening hours over the festive period: Wednesday 24 December: 8.00am – 1.00pm […]
On 11 December 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights issued a judgment in the landmark case of Tsaava and Others v Georgia, finding violations of Articles 3, 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The case concerned Georgian authorities’ dispersal of a protest in front of the […]
