Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
What the Team is Known For
4 Pump Court exhibits marked capability in the commercial litigation market and has expertise spanning a wide range of disciplines, such as construction, energy, insurance and shipping. Its barristers adroitly tackle international mandates, steering clients through cases across the globe, including in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Members have been involved in a number of high-profile mandates recently, including numerous claims against insurers made by lessors and owners of aircraft stranded in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine; Palmali, Mansimov and others v Socar and others, a series of disputes involving allegations of terrorist funding, theft and embezzlement; and Tata Consulting Services v DBS, a major public procurement case. A source praises the team's "exceptional advocacy." Another reports "they are my go-to set for any commercial dispute, whether at KC or junior level."
Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are the senior clerks.
Strengths
The clerking team was very accommodating and their relationships with court staff helped move matters along.
The clerks are happy to discuss instructions and have a commercial conversation on fees.
4 Pump Court has a fantastic team of clerks led by practice director Paul Bloxham, who is prompt, responsive and someone who understands the needs of solicitors.
Practice Director Will Jackman clerk is first-class. Really sensible and client-focused, he will find the right counsel for your case.
The clerks are always very responsive and happy to help. They deal with queries in a timely manner.
Notable practitioners
Nigel Tozzi is a superb barrister who does all aspects of commercial dispute resolution.
He is a very experienced barrister, who is at the top of his game.
Nigel is a really polished advocate, who has a lovely advocacy style - he is aggressive but in a fantastic way.
Nigel has a wealth of experience and carries great authority. He is very well respected by the judges.
Stephen is very good and a proper Commercial Court bruiser. He is trusted, hands-on, very hard-working and someone who thrives at trial.
Stephen is extremely robust and fights hard to achieve the client's aims. He has a huge ability to assimilate information and deliver advice in the most efficient way.
Laurence is another real star at the set. He is terrific.
Laurence Page is an excellent advocate, who is very smooth, persuasive, commercial and successful.
Laurence is an excellent strategic advocate, who is great with clients.
Benjamin Pilling KC is incredibly responsive and very helpful.
Ben is an exceptionally good silk. I could not recommend him highly enough for his strategic foresight, fine judgement and measured but persuasive advocacy style.
Benjamin Pilling KC is truly excellent. A thoroughly enjoyable person to work with, he is super sharp-witted and commercially savvy with it. It always feels like he is part of the team.
He is a properly respected figure, who is doing really interesting, knotty appeals.
He is an excellent advocate, who is user-friendly and someone who provides quality advice.
Absolutely brilliant and extremely clever; there's nothing not to like about him. His written work is excellent, he's easy to work with, he's extremely hard-working and he's very prompt.
Gideon Shirazi is one to watch. He is very user-friendly and provides a great level of client service.
Gideon is a robust and commercial senior junior with acute specialist sectoral insight.
Gideon Shirazi has been very helpful to us. I appreciate his ability to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions to a case.
Kajetan is a fine junior, whose real strong point is the international side of his practice. He has great experience of cross-jurisdictional matters, in particular in places like Eastern Europe.
Kajetan's is a rising star, whose technical analysis and strategic thinking are really, really good. He is very clever and presents well.
Kajetan Wandowicz's written work is really good. It is clear, succinct and constitutes actionable advice for busy practitioners.
Everyone who has worked with Kajetan has been impressed. I can't speak highly enough of him. If I can go to him, I go to him.