Events | Essex Court Chambers

15 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2021 All Day Essex Court Chambers Fraud Summit

Members of Essex Court Chambers present the first ever fully virtual Fraud Summit. Held across three Thursdays in April (15th, 22nd and 29th), Members of Essex Court Chambers who have developed well established practices in the Fraud industry will host a number of live panel discussions. Registration is now open, to register please email events@essexcourt.com […]

12 May 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm London International Disputes Week: Human rights as the new frontier in dispute resolution

Essex Court Chambers and Omnia Strategy LLP are excited to host this London International Disputes Week member event. The session will outline trends towards increased adjudication of – and accountability for – human rights and environmental harms, and will highlight practical considerations and innovative approaches relevant to businesses and disputes lawyers. Introducing the discussion, Cherie […]

London International Disputes Week: The impact of Brexit on English litigation: applicable law, service, evidence, jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments

13 May 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am London International Disputes Week: The impact of Brexit on English litigation: applicable law, service, evidence, jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments

Sophie Lamb QC and Oliver Browne from Latham & Watkins, alongside Hugh Mercer QC and Angeline Welsh from Essex Court Chambers, will discuss the impact of Brexit on English litigation, providing commentary and practical guidance on the latest developments, changes in procedure and practice, and pitfalls. The talk will cover: Brexit and applicable law / […]

13 May 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm London International Disputes Week: Arbitration and corruption: Addressing the elephant in the room

Morrison & Foerster (UK) LLP and Essex Court Chambers are delighted to host this interactive discussion on the many interfaces between corruption and arbitration. Please sign up for an engaging and topical discussion that will cover, amongst others, the following topics: allegations of corruption as a sword or a shield in international arbitration and enforcement […]

London International Disputes Week: Enka v Chubb and Halliburton v Chubb, which will prove to be the most significant, and how do they impact on London as an arbitration centre?

14 May 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am London International Disputes Week: Enka v Chubb and Halliburton v Chubb, which will prove to be the most significant, and how do they impact on London as an arbitration centre?

It is rare for the Supreme Court to consider arbitration matters. 2020 saw two very significant decisions: Enka v Chubb and Halliburton v Chubb. These will, to a greater or lesser extent, shape English arbitration for many years to come. The questions remain: (a) which of the two cases will prove to be the most […]