An investor-State tribunal, chaired by Neil Kaplan QC, has ruled that it has no jurisdiction to hear Turkcell’s claims against the Islamic Republic of Iran under the Turkey-Iran bilateral investment treaty. Turkcell is Turkey’s largest mobile operator, and the US$ 600 million dispute arose from a tender process for the second GSM licence to be awarded in Iran (one of the largest foreign investments in Iran).
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The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has appointed a panel of Queen’s Counsel who will sit as ‘Senior Decision Makers’ and determine the outcome of the Commission’s major enforcement cases.
The Commercial Court has dismissed a claim brought by Gard (a P&I Club) who sought a declaration that the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1971 should indemnify it in respect of the US$60 million liability owed by Gard to the Republic of Venezuela.
Essex Court Chambers is one of six sets nominated for Chambers of the Year category for The British Legal Awards 2014, organised annually by Legal Week to celebrate achievement, excellence and innovation in the legal industry.
At last night’s Chambers Bar Awards ceremony, Essex Court Chambers was awarded the International Arbitration Set of the Year Award for the tenth year running.
The Legal 500 UK 2014, which was out this week, describes Essex Court Chambers as ‘one of the “super sets” in the country’.
Essex Court Chambers and its members have received 11 nominations across five categories in The Legal 500 UK Awards 2014
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition 2015, co-organised by the members of Essex Court Chambers and the Singapore Academy of Law, presents an ideal opportunity for young lawyers to showcase and hone their skills as advocates.
The members of Essex Court Chambers welcome Helen Morton, Stuart Cribb and Richard Hoyle, who join Essex Court Chambers on 01 October 2014, on their successful completion of pupillage.
Essex Court Chambers welcomes Gourab Banerji as an Overseas Associate with effect from 1 October 2014. Gourab is a Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General of India in the Supreme Court of India (June 2009 – May 2014).
The European Court of Justice has upheld a substantial claim against the UK, made by General Motors Acceptance Corporation in connection with defaults and repossessions in the HP car industry. Roderick Cordara QC, who has acted successfully for GMAC in a number of related cases, has kept GMAC’s unbeaten record. He had argued before the […]
Essex Court Chambers and its members have received eight nominations across three categories in the forthcoming Chambers Bar Awards. Commercial Litigation:Silk of the Year– David Foxton QCJunior of the Year– James Willan Insurance:Set of the Year International Arbitration:Set of the YearSilk of the Year– Graham Dunning QC– Toby Landau QCJunior of the Year– Siddharth Dhar– […]
