Beverley Barton, an editor in the Practical Law Dispute Resolution team, recently had the opportunity to interview Sir Vivian Ramsey, the former head of the TCC. In the second part of the interview, Sir Vivian gives some perspectives on recent legal developments. In Part 1, Sir Vivian told us about his background and early career. In Part 3, he will consider what the future might hold for civil litigation in England and Wales. Continue reading
Until November 2014, Sir Vivian Ramsey was a High Court judge and had been the judge in charge of the TCC. Interestingly, he was also the judge with responsibility for overseeing implementation of the Jackson reforms. He has recently joined the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Sir Vivian graduated with a degree in engineering science from Oriel College, Oxford, and then worked as a civil engineer for Ove Arup, in London and Libya. He joined Keating Chambers in 1981 and had a meteoric rise, being appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1992, taking up the role as Head of Keating Chambers in 2002, and being appointed to the High Court in 2005 (the year in which he was also voted Construction Silk of the Year).
Beverley Barton, an editor in the Practical Law Dispute Resolution team, was delighted to have the opportunity to put some questions to Sir Vivian. In Part 1, he talks about his career and interests. In Part 2, Sir Vivian gives some perspectives on recent legal developments. Finally, in Part 3, he considers what the future might hold for civil litigation in England and Wales. Continue reading
The Practical Law Dispute Resolution team is very pleased to announce a brand new Practical Law Dispute Resolution blog. Continue reading