Reversing a decision by the Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal recently held (by a 2:1 majority) that claims on a suite of business interruption insurance policies of around US$40m cannot be tried in England and has today refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court in Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & Ors v […]
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Edward Brown KC has been named “Lawyer of the Week” by The Times following the decision of the Court of Appeal in T, Wayland and others v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (available here). The case concerned a temporary measure introduced by the Government in the context of the Covid pandemic and lockdown. […]
Ms Ayana Ki (Davinder Singh Chambers) and Ms Melody Lau (previously of Drew & Napier LLC) have won the 2023 Essex Court Chambers – Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) International Mooting Competition. The competition is organised by the members of Essex Court Chambers and the SAL, and celebrated its 10th anniversary in person this year. […]
On 27 January 2023, the Commercial Court (Cockerill J) in PJSC National Bank Trust & anor v Mints & ors [2023] EWHC 118 (Comm) ruled on a number of important issues relating to the effect of sanctions on the ability of a sanctioned person to pursue litigation before the English courts. The litigation arises out […]
In a judgment handed down on 20 January 2023 in Phoenix Group Foundation v Harbour Fund II LP [2023] EWCA Civ 36, the Court of Appeal upheld Mr Justice Foxton’s ruling at first instance that certain financial instruments and the steps taken pursuant to them had not given rise to an equitable assignment of future […]
The Financial Markets Tribunal (FMT) has upheld the decision of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to fine Mr Arif Naqvi, founder and former CEO of the Abraaj Group, a record USD 135,566,183 for his serious failings in respect of the Abraaj Group. Mr Naqvi was also prohibited and restricted from performing any function in […]
Paul Stanley KC and Louise Hutton KC have been appointed Deputy High Court Judges with effect from Monday 23 January 2023. The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, has appointed 29 Deputy High Court Judges, under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a […]
Essex Court Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers, specialising in international commercial and financial litigation, international arbitration, public international law and public law. Barristers at Essex Court Chambers have a reputation for exceptional talent, top-class advocacy and a client-oriented approach. Following recent appointments as King’s Counsel (14 in the last 3 years), Essex […]
Naomi Hart has featured in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 for 2023. Members of the The Lawyer’s Hot 100 are chosen for the ‘excellence’ and ‘relevance’ of their work in the legal industry. Naomi has a diverse practice in international, commercial and public law. It was primarily her growing expertise in international and human rights law, […]
Members of Chambers are delighted to have been shortlisted in 3 categories at the Legal Cheek Awards 2023 including: Best chambers for training Best chambers for quality of work Best chambers for colleague supportiveness The awards ceremony will take place at The Banking Hall in the City of London on Thursday 16 March 2023. To […]
In Integral Petroleum S.A. v Petrogat and others [2023] EWHC 44 (Comm), handed down today, the Commercial Court ruled on a claim under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“IA 1986“). Of particular interest is the Court’s assessment of the appropriate order to make in the exercise of its wide discretion under sections 423(2) […]
Four cases involving members of Essex Court Chambers are featured in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases with proceedings set to be heard in court during 2023. The list includes cases with the most significant sums in dispute as well as disputes involving high profile parties or issues. The cases involving members of Essex Court Chambers […]
