On 13 March 2026, Bryan J gave judgment in Maxamcorp International S.L. v Eurotel LLC [2026] EWHC 666 (Comm). The decision continued, with necessary variations, the order of Andrew Baker J dated 2 March 2026 granting anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions against Eurotel on the quasi-contractual basis. Eurotel had brought proceedings in Russia seeking to recover […]
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The Supreme Court has today handed down judgment in Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank GmbH [2026] UKSC 10, dismissing the claimants’ appeals and allowing UniCredit’s cross-appeal. The case concerned the impact of sanctions legislation on the bank’s payment obligations under letters of credit. UniCredit was the confirming bank in respect of the letters […]
Members of Essex Court Chambers are celebrating the appointment of Amy Sander as King’s Counsel today. Amy will be sworn in as Silk at a ceremony taking place today at Westminster Hall before the Lord Chancellor, following her appointment earlier this year. Senior Clerk Joe Ferrigno commented: “We are delighted to be celebrating Amy’s appointment […]
Members of Essex Court Chambers are pleased to welcome Ian Park who will join as a tenant on Monday 23rd March. Ian was a Commodore and barrister in the Royal Navy and his 23-year career culminated in his appointment as the Head of Navy Legal and the Royal Navy’s senior barrister. An international law specialist, […]
Members of Chambers are pleased to welcome Joseph Rich as a tenant at Essex Court Chambers. Called to the Bar in 2018, Joseph has a broad commercial practice. His specialisms include civil fraud, energy and natural resources, insurance and reinsurance, and shipping and commodities. Ranked as a Rising Star, he has been described as “highly […]
Members of Chambers are pleased to announce that Carola Binney has joined Essex Court Chambers. Called to the Bar in 2019, Carola has a commercial practice, with particular focus on civil fraud, banking and finance, and sports law. She is described in the directories as “A stand out junior. Hard working, exceptionally clever, loves the […]
The Supreme Court today handed down judgment in Kingdom of Spain v. Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.À.R.L. and Republic of Zimbabwe v. Border Timbers Ltd [2026] UKSC 9. The decision settles as a matter of UK law a point of controversy about sovereign immunity and ICSID awards which has been the subject of appellate decisions in […]
On 27 February 2026, Mr Justice Waksman handed down judgment in Soprim Construction Sarl v The Republic of Djibouti & ors [2026] EWHC 418 (Comm). The judgment concerns an application for security for costs by an objecting party to a charging order, DP World Djibouti FZCO (‘DP World’). The security application was made against the […]
On 2 March 2026, the Commercial Court (Bright J) handed down judgment enforcing three Arbitration Awards against the Russian Federation in favour of the former shareholders of Yukos. At c.US$66billion (including interest), this is reputed to be largest judgment ever granted by the Commercial Court. The judgment can be found here. David Peters KC and Naomi Hart (together with […]
In a judgment handed down on 23 February 2026 ([2026] EWHC 368 (Comm)), Lord Justice Foxton partially set aside a US$48.5m investment treaty arbitration award under the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (“KORUS”) in favour of the US hedge fund, Elliott Associates LP. As a consequence, various issues have been remitted to the Tribunal for fresh […]
On 20 February 2026, Mr Justice Birt handed down judgment on issues of liability and injunctive relief in Guy Carpenter & Company Ltd v Willis Re (UK) Ltd [2026] EWHC 361 (KB), major team move proceedings arising from the resignation of 22 employees in June 2025 in London and Bermuda, including two company directors, from […]
Luke Tattersall will be leaving Chambers on Monday 16th February to practise at Quinn Emanuel in the position Of Counsel where he will specialise in international litigation and arbitration. Members of Chambers wish him well in this next stage of his career and look forward to working together with him in future.
