The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition, co-organised by members of Essex Court Chambers and the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), presents an ideal opportunity for young lawyers around the world to showcase and hone their skills as advocates. Applications are currently open for this year’s competition, which will take place between 6 and 111 January 2023, […]
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Members of Chambers are delighted to welcome three new tenants to Chambers today. Edward Mordaunt, Grace Ferrier and Sebastian Mellab have accepted invitations to join after successful completion of pupillage earlier this year. During their pupillage they experienced a broad range of practice areas in line with Chambers’ profile, overseen by senior pupillage supervisors. Congratulations […]
Written by Sean Aughey & Amy Sander A. Introduction 1. This article explains the options available to States for intervening in a contentious case before the International Court of Justice (‘the ICJ’). We outline (i) the procedural mechanics (ie, what to do and when) and (ii) the key strategic considerations (ie, whether and how to […]
In the 2023 Legal 500 rankings, members of chambers have received 11 new rankings across 23 practice areas. The Legal 500 UK Bar, which was released on Wednesday 28 September 2022 highlights the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. Special mention is given to the following members who have received a ranking in the Rising […]
Essex Court Chambers has been awarded Chambers of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2022. This award highlights a UK set for impressive performance in the last year, including evidence of outstanding track recording in winning high-end disputes, innovation, effective leadership, high quality clerking, impressive financial performance and market share. Members would like to […]
In an anonymised judgment delivered in public on Friday 16 September 2022, Mr Justice Andrew Baker dismissed a set of curial challenges brought by an arbitral respondent / award debtor (Claimant) against the arbitral claimants / award creditors (Principal Defendants) and arbitral tribunal (Tribunal) pursuant to sections 24, 67 and 68 of the Arbitration Act […]
It is with sadness that the members of Essex Court Chambers acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the afternoon of Thursday 8 September 2022. She was the longest reigning British monarch in our history who devoted her life to public service. We offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family during […]
The High Court yesterday granted an injunction to pharma group AstraZeneca to prevent a former senior executive from starting at GSK. The executive held several senior roles at AstraZeneca and was due to start today at GSK with responsibility for development across the group’s therapy business. The High Court granted an interim injunction enforcing a […]
Members of Essex Court Chambers are delighted to announce that chambers and members have been shortlisted for multiple awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022. The awards recognise sets of chambers and members who are at the top of the profession as identified by extensive objective research. Essex Court Chambers has been shortlisted as follows: […]
The Secretary of State has appointed Andrew Hochhauser QC as Chair of The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA). Andrew has been appointed for a four year term commencing 17 September 2022. Andrew is a Deputy High Court Judge, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of […]
Members of Chambers are pleased to share that Luke Tattersall has been newly appointed to the C panel of Counsel. The Attorney General maintains three advisory panels of junior counsel to undertake civil and EU work for all government departments. There are three London panels, three public international law panels and three regional panels. This new […]
In July 2022 Senior Clerk, Joe Ferrigno, marked 40 years of continuous service as a clerk at Essex Court Chambers. Joe joined Essex Court in 1982 as a junior clerk and during those four decades has worked with tireless dedication for the good of Chambers and each Member. As Senior Clerk Joe is today responsible […]