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Three members of Essex Court Chambers in multi-million dollar fintech dispute
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (138+ words) On 21 April 2026, Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment in Hoffman & Greenbaum v Finalto Group Limited & Gopher Investments [2026] EHWC 921 (Comm), following a 12 day trial in January/February 2026. The Court upheld most of Mr Hoffman's employment claims and dismissed Mr Greenbaum's (on…...
Court of Appeal Upholds Commercial Court's Rejection of Claim for Anti-Suit Relief in Respect of Russian Foreclosure Proceedings
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) The case concerned the construction of apparently competing dispute resolution clauses, and raised issues as to the gateways available for the service out of arbitration claim forms seeking anti-suit relief in respect of arbitration agreements providing for arbitration with a…...
Edward Gilmore joins Essex Court Chambers
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (129+ words) Members of Chambers are pleased to welcome Edward Gilmore as a tenant at Essex Court Chambers. Called to the Bar in 2018, Edward has a varied commercial practice, with particular expertise in international arbitration, civil fraud, banking and finance, energy and…...
ASI and AEI relief granted in support of arbitration agreements with English, foreign, and as yet undesignated seats
3+ week, 5+ day ago (303+ words) Essex Court Chambers 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…...
Supreme Court Decision: Effect Of Sanctions On Letters Of Credit
3+ week, 6+ day ago (275+ words) The Supreme Court has today handed down judgment in Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v Uni Credit Bank Gmb H [2026] UKSC 10, dismissing the claimants" appeals and allowing Uni Credit"s cross-appeal. The case concerned the impact of sanctions legislation on the…...
Carola Binney joins Essex Court Chambers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (154+ words) 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…...
Supreme Court judgment on sovereign immunity and ICSID awards
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) The Supreme Court today handed down judgment in Kingdom of Spain v. Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S. .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…...
Commercial Court enforces Yukos Arbitration Awards
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) 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…...
Essex Court Chambers recognised in Chambers Global Guide 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) Essex Court Chambers is pleased to announce that 72 members have received 127 rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 across specialist departments and jurisdictions. Members have been recognised as leading practitioners in the following ranked areas: Chambers Global covers over 200 jurisdictions worldwide…...
Six barristers from Essex Court Chambers in US$500 million commodities fraud claim
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) Essex Court Chambers On 30 January 2026, Mr Justice Saini handed down judgment in Trafigura Pte Ltd & Anor v Prateek Gupta & Ors [2026] EWHC 159 (Comm), following a month-long trial in November-December 2025. In these high-profile proceedings, Trafigura, the world's largest private metal trader, brought…...