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Commercial Court judgment on CPR 32.19 and relief from sanctions Niranjan Venkatesan and Constantine Fraser appeared for the successful defendants in Invest Bank v El-Husseini [2024] EWHC 1804 (Comm). The Court’s judgment considers the law relating to CPR 32.19 and relief from sanctions. To view the full article and judgment, please visit: https://lnkd.in/enpc5TTm

One Essex Court: Breakfast Seminar - Sports Law in 2024 One Essex Court will be hosting a Breakfast Seminar titled Sports Law in 2024, during which our panel plan to explore some key issues and current hot topics. Seminar Details: Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Venue: Lecture Theatre and Breakout Space, Inner Temple Refreshments: Tea, Coffee, Selection of Pastries, Fruit, Yoghurt and Granola.   Panel: Laurence Rabinowitz KC Lord Wolfson KC Oscar Schonfeld Join us for a morning of insightful discussion, as well as networking opportunities with leading experts in sports law. To reserve your spot please email: cjenkins@oeclaw.co.uk

One Essex Court is delighted to have been shortlisted for 22 awards at this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards. Chambers is shortlisted for Commercial Litigation Set of the Year, Arbitrators Set of the Year, Competition Set of the Year, Financial Services and Insurance Set of the Year, Intellectual Property Set of the Year, International Arbitration Set of the Year, Marketing Team of the Year and Clerking Team of the Year. 8 Silks and 2 retired Judges from One Essex Court have been shortlisted for individual awards: Laurence Rabinowitz KC and Sonia Tolaney KC are both nominated for Commercial Litigation Silk of the Year; Conall Patton KC is nominated for Competition Silk of the Year; Lord (David) Wolfson KC is nominated for Financial Services and Insurance Silk of the Year; Emma Himsworth KC and Philip Roberts KC are both nominated for Intellectual Property Silk of the Year; Daniel Toledano KC is nominated for International Arbitration Silk of the Year; Lord Neuberger and Dame Elizabeth Gloster are both nominated for Senior Arbitrator of the Year; and Jonathan Bremner KC is nominated for Tax Silk of the Year. 4 Juniors have also been shortlisted for awards: Derek Spitz is nominated for Competition Junior of the Year; Sandy Phipps is nominated for Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year; Alaina Newnes is nominated for Intellectual Property Junior of the Year and Nehali Shah is nominated for International Arbitration Junior of the Year. The awards are determined on merit alone, based on The Legal 500’s independent research. The awards ceremony will take place on 25 September 2024. https://lnkd.in/eCK2ttdW

Court of Appeal confirms CAT Rules do not abrogate accrued limitation defences The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Walter Hugh Merricks CBE v Mastercard Incorporated and Others [2024] EWCA Civ 759, upholding the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision that the CAT Rules 2015 do not abrogate accrued limitation defences. The effect of the decision is that Mastercard is entitled to rely on a limitation defence in respect of the first five years of the Merricks’ class action. Sonia Tolaney KC, Matthew Cook KC and Daniel Benedyk appeared for the defendant, Mastercard, instructed by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. To view the full article and judgment, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ecjxKCvM

One Essex Court is pleased that 12 members of chambers have been included in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales. The list acknowledges lawyers across England and Wales who are recognised for their dedication to providing pro bono services, having each delivered at least 25 hours of pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The full list can be viewed at: https://lnkd.in/dFM9C_sZ.

Tribunal rules Merricks’ class action is partially time-barred The Competition Appeal Tribunal has handed down judgment in Walter Hugh Merricks CBE v Mastercard Incorporated and Others [2024] CAT 41 holding that the first five years of the Merricks’ class action is time-barred, rejecting Mr Merricks’ case under section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980 that Mastercard deliberately concealed relevant facts or deliberately committed a breach of duty. Sonia Tolaney KC, Matthew Cook KC and Daniel Benedyk (along with Timothy Otty KC) appeared for the successful defendant, Mastercard, instructed by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. To view the full article and judgment, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e_CiPhTt

Trade mark infringement claim dismissed and counterclaim for revocation successful: Engineer. ai Global Ltd v (1) Appy Pie Ltd (2) Appy Pie LLP [2024] EWHC 1430 (IPEC) On 19 June 2024, HHJ Melissa Clarke (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) dismissed a trade mark infringement claim brought by Engineer. ai against Appy Pie in reliance on a number of BUILDER formative trade marks. Engineer. ai and Appy Pie are competitors in the “code-free” app-building space. The central issue in the action was the extent to which Engineer. ai should have the benefit of a monopoly right in the word BUILDER (and a consequent entitlement to restrain its use by others) OR whether the word BUILDER was at all relevant times descriptive of app-building services (and should therefore be available for use by all traders in the relevant sector). Andrew Lomas appeared at trial for the Defendants, instructed by RPC. To view the full article and judgment, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eYFRxt4e

Yesterday, the One Essex Court team took part in the #LondonLegalWalk2024 in support of London Legal Support Trust, walking 10km to raise funds for free and accessible legal advice services. Well done to all that participated and a huge thank you to those who have donated. If you still wish to do so or would like to know more, please see the following link: https://lnkd.in/evHd_9ZX

One Essex Court wins “Highly Commended” Chambers of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2024 One Essex Court is delighted to have been recognised as a “Highly Commended” Chambers of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place on 18 June 2024; the full list of award winners can be found at: https://lnkd.in/eXMfWHe6. #lawyerawards

One Essex Court is delighted to once again participate in COMBAR's Mentoring Scheme for under-represented groups, which is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 session. The scheme is part of an important initiative to promote diversity and inclusion at the Commercial Bar.   “This initiative allows applicants from under-representative backgrounds, who meet the requisite standards, to access one-to-one mentoring with practitioners from 25 participating sets. It is an important way of promoting access and demonstrating that the Commercial Bar is open to applicants from all backgrounds.” (Alex Gunning KC, One Essex Court barrister and Chair of COMBAR)   More information about the programme can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eDexVSNB We look forward to welcoming successful applicants over the coming year.    For those wishing to learn more about One Essex Court's commitment to equality and diversity, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eRPG9aPB https://lnkd.in/edxa7E_j