4 Stone Buildings’ Sharif A. Shivji KC writes on pro bono work for this month’s Counsel Magazine. Advocate, the Bar and pro bono The Bar has a long history of pro bono and it can lead to life-changing outcomes for both the client and the barrister – by Sharif A. Shivji KC Read the article here:
We at 4 Stone Buildings join in celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend, honouring his ascension to the throne and commitment to the strengthening of our communities.
As one of the leading chambers practising in the region, we are delighted to be back in Dubai for a specialised series of events next week. Members and clerks at 4 Stone Buildings are looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues in the region. Barristers in attendance are Richard Hill KC, Orlando Fraser
Judgment has been handed down in relation to the committal proceedings brought against Oleg Deripaska in connection with a long-running commercial dispute relating to a valuable development site in central Moscow. Jonathan Crow KC acted for the claimants. Click here to read the judgment.
The Court of Appeal in Bermuda has handed down a significant judgment clarifying the extent to which short-term shareholders are entitled to bring appraisal proceedings under s. 106 of the Bermuda Companies Act on dissenting from a merger or amalgamation. Jonathan Crow KC represented the company, a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Click here to read
Congratulations to Alexander Cook KC following yesterday’s Silk’s Day ceremony. Members, Clerks and staff celebrated Alex’s achievement alongside his friends and family.
As a proud signatory to the Women in Law pledge, a joint initiative by the Bar Council, Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), 4 Stone Buildings wishes its members and clients a happy International Women’s Day. The Women in Law Pledge is a commitment to gender equality across the legal profession, and further
The High Court (Mr Justice Miles) has handed down judgment giving directions to the Joint Special Administrators (the “JSAs”) of Sova Capital Limited (“Sova”) to perform transactions with one of its creditors, Dominanta. Sova entered special administration after the invasion of Ukraine and the JSAs have experienced difficulty realising its assets, many of which are
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Davies v Ford dismissing both the appeal and cross-appeal. The judgment concerns issues of equitable liability, including whether there can be knowing receipt of a mere opportunity, whether the counterfactual is relevant for the assessment of equitable compensation, and differences between the liability of fiduciaries and third parties.
We are delighted to announce that Sharif A. Shivji KC has been appointed as the new Chair of Advocate. We thank Sir Robin Knowles CBE for his steadfast leadership, dedication, and enthusiasm as the former Chair. His compassionate stewardship has led Advocate to new heights and we are thankful for his many years of service.
