(1) Mrs A Webster v The United States of America, (2) Miss C Wright v The United States of America [2022] EAT 92 The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the State immunity of the USA in respect of the claims of two former employees who worked at US Airforce (USAF) bases in the UK. Mrs Webster […]
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Climate Change and Insurance Law Authors: David Scorey KC, David Walsh and Helen Morton. Click to download PDF Introduction As the effects of climate change escalate, both in terms of physical consequences and regulatory responses, there has been a proliferation in in research and review of the likely issues which the finance and insurance industries will […]
Climate Change and long-term energy contracts Author: David Mildon KC. Click to download PDF Introduction Planning for climate change has become increasingly topical. The senior executives of multinational companies are under pressure to demonstrate that they are taking such changes into account in their long-term investment decisions. This paper will look at a narrow sub-set […]
The European convention on Human Rights in Climate Change Litigation Authors: Hugh Mercer KC & Freddie Popplewell. Click to Download PDF ABSTRACT The State of Netherlands v Stichting Urgenda, Supreme Court of the Netherlands, 20 December 2019 (Urgenda) was a landmark case in the application of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) […]
Climate Change before the European Court of Human Rights Authors: Alison Macdonald KC, Amy Sander and Luke Tattersall Click to Download PDF Background to the case The world of litigation is often dominated by adults, but in the field of climate change, a number of significant cases are being instigated by children and young people. […]
Members of Chambers are pleased to announce that Alexander Riddiford has joined Essex Court Chambers. Alex joined Chambers from South Square on Monday 6 June 2022. Alex specialises in insolvency and restructuring law, both domestic and cross-border, as well as in domestic and offshore commercial litigation. He was called to the Bar of England and […]
The Law of the Sea is regarded as an authoritative and standard work on the subject, combining detailed analysis and relevant, practical examples with a clear and engaging style. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will be a vital resource for anyone with an interest in maritime affairs. The 4th edition is written by […]
Essex Court Chambers is delighted to be participating in the COMBAR Mentoring Scheme for Under-Represented Groups, which is now open for applications. “The promotion of diversity at the Commercial Bar is one of COMBAR’s core aims. It is vital that the Commercial Bar recruits from the most talented future practitioners, including, in particular, those from […]
Climate change-related tort claims by foreign claimants Authors: Naomi Hart and Owen Lloyd [1] Click to Download PDF In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile claims in English courts in respect of environmental damage and associated losses suffered in foreign jurisdictions and brought against companies present in the United Kingdom. Among the […]
The Commercial Court (Waksman J) yesterday handed down judgment in the high-profile 11-week trial between ENRC, Dechert LLP, Mr Neil Gerrard, and the Serious Fraud Office. Background Over the period 2011-March 2013, ENRC retained the services of Dechert which acted principally through its then partner, Mr Neil Gerrard. The initial purpose of Dechert’s retainer was […]
Gourab Banerji has been presented the ‘Senior Counsel of the Year’ award at the 11th Annual Legal Era Indian Legal Awards 2022. The awards jury was constituted of a retired Chief Justice of India, former Judges of the Indian Supreme Court, and distinguished Senior Advocates. The award was presented at the Hotel Shangri-La on Saturday 7 […]
Benkharbouche and Janah v United Kingdom (Applications 19059/18, 19725/18) Buttet v United Kingdom (Application 12917/19) The European Court of Human Rights has handed down two judgments relating to the compatibility of the State Immunity Act 1978 with Article 6, and/or Article 14, of the European Convention on Human Rights. The applicants across all the cases […]
