The English Commercial Court’s recent landmark decision in Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Development Ltd has been awarded “Most Important Decision” at the 2024 GAR (“Global Arbitration Review”) Awards in Paris. Following an eight-week trial in 2023, the English Commercial Court held that Process & Industrial Development Ltd’s (P&ID’s) colossal US $11 […]
James’s practice as an advocate spans a wide range of commercial work, both in litigation and arbitration. He is particularly well known in civil fraud, having acted in a number of major cases in this area through his career. This includes the seminal BTA v Ablyazov litigation, Dar Al Arkan v Al Refai, PCP v […]
David Peters KC has a wide-ranging practice, covering commercial litigation, civil fraud, arbitration and insurance work. As a senior junior, he has placed particular emphasis on leading, and on conducting his own advocacy – both of which he now looks forward to developing further in silk. He is particularly well known for his civil fraud expertise. […]
Members and staff of Essex Court Chambers are celebrating the appointment of two new King’s Counsel appointments today. David Peters and James Sheehan will be sworn in as Silk at a ceremony taking place today at the Palace of Westminster, following their appointment earlier this year. Senior Clerk Joe Ferrigno commented “I am delighted to be celebrating the […]
On 28 February 2024, Colton J of the King’s Bench Division of Northern Ireland (“the Judge”) handed down judgment in the landmark case of Dillon and Ors v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The challenge concerned the controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (“the Legacy Act”). The Legacy Act imposed a […]
On 26 February 2024 the Competition Appeal Tribunal, in a unanimous judgment, determined a central issue in the long-running Merricks v Mastercard proceedings in favour of Mastercard. The claim is a class action brought by Mr Merricks CBE on behalf of all those who, between 22 May 1992 and 21 June 2008, were UK residents over the […]
Members of Essex Court Chambers are delighted to congratulate Neil Hart KC and Luke Tattersall on being nominated for awards at the upcoming Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024. Neil Hart KC has been nominated for the Pro Bono KC of the Year award and Luke Tattersall has been nominated for the International Pro Bono Barrister […]
65 Members of Essex Court Chambers have received rankings in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global Guide following its release today. Members have been ranked in 7 jurisdictions including the USA, UK, Belize, Asia-Pacific, Middle East-wide, Singapore and Europe, and are ranked across 9 practice areas including International Arbitration, Public International Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, […]
Iain Quirk KC gave evidence today at the House of Lords Special Public Bill Committee on the Arbitration Bill, in his capacity as Deputy Chair of ICC UK. Iain gave evidence on the proposals regarding the law governing the arbitration agreement and challenges to the jurisdiction of a tribunal under s.67 of the Arbitration Act […]
Members of Essex Court Chambers are delighted to announce that Richard Hoyle has been shortlisted for Social Mobility Bar Champion of the Year at the Legal 500 ESG Award 2024. The inaugural Legal 500 ESG Awards will celebrate the very best diversity & inclusion, sustainability and governance initiatives across the UK legal market – private […]
Professor Dapo Akande, Chichele Professor of Public International Law, has been awarded a commendation by the Ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Hajime Hayashi. The Ambassador’s Commendation was awarded to Professor Akande “for his outstanding contribution to the progressive development of international law and his tremendous support for Japan’s efforts in strengthening the […]
On Friday 2 February 2024, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands rejected an application by the Cayman general partner (“IGCF GP”) of an investment fund (“IGCF”) to set aside an Enforcement Order in relation to an arbitration award. IGCF’s remaining primary asset is a substantial stake in K-Electric, a vertically integrated utility company in […]
