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17th July 2025

Upper Tribunal dismisses Appeal in landmark labour market tax fraud case

The Upper Tribunal (Rajah J and Judge Thomas Scott) handed down judgment on 17 July 2025 in this significant litigation concerning labour market tax...

15th July 2025

Ethan Dighton secures conviction of repeat domestic abuse offender following seven day trial

Ethan Dighton was instructed to prosecute the trial of R v DC. DC faced an indictment alleging, among other things, that he assaulted his...

11th July 2025

Daniel Stevenson appointed as a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts)

Chambers wishes to announce that Daniel Stevenson has recently been appointed as a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts). The King appointed him on the advice...

10th July 2025

Róisín Finnegan appears in a planning enforcement Inquiry this week

Róisín appears on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney Council in a planning enforcement Inquiry this week. The enforcement notice alleges an unauthorised...

8th July 2025

Development of National Significance

Michael Bowes represented FOGL opposing a Development of National Significance (DNS) hearing concerning a proposed solar energy development in the Gwent Levels. The proposal,...

7th July 2025

Peter Cruickshank successful in High Court case stated appeal for obstruction of the highway offence

Derek Smith v Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court [2025] EWHC 1640 (Admin) Vauxhall Bridge in Great Yarmouth is an old vehicle bridge. David Eric Smith...

4th July 2025

Summary and analysis of the Independent Water Commissions Interim Report

Six Pump Court Water Industry Law Group releases major analysis of new Water Commission Report The Independent Water Commission (chaired by Sir John Cunliffe)...

27th June 2025

Successful application excludes complaint evidence results in acquittal

James successfully opposed the Crown’s application to adduce hearsay evidence resulting in the Crown offering no evidence. James’ client, CG, was charged with causing...

26th June 2025

James Harrison represents man accused of grievous bodily harm.

James represented a 23-year-old man, CS, at sentence. CS was originally charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to do grievous bodily harm,...

23rd June 2025

Dr Michael Bowes successfully represents claimant in foreign exchange loan recovery.

Dr Michael Bowes has successfully represented a claimant in proceedings before the Hastings County Court arising from the recovery of a loan made through...

20th June 2025

Six Pump Court is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted at Legal 500 Bar Awards.

Six Pump Court is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for three nominations at the upcoming Legal 500 Bar Awards. 🔹Stephen Hockman KC...

16th June 2025

Emin Kandola secures acquittal at Kingston Crown Court

Emin Kandola secures acquittal in knifepoint robbery case. The defendant had pleaded guilty to multiple robberies where he had threatened to use a knife...

9th June 2025

Emin Kandola secures unanimous verdicts of not guilty in rape trial.

R v SM - D allegedly raped his ex-partner’s sister. D was charged with rape and assault by penetration. In October 2024, D allegedly...

9th June 2025

Grace Cullen successfully represents the Claimant in a discrimination claim (arising from cancer) with compensation awarded at £1.2million.

Grace Cullen successfully represented the Claimant in a claim of discriminatory unfair dismissal and disability discrimination arising from the Claimant’s diagnosis and treatment for...

4th June 2025

Angelica Rokad acts for the successful Appellant in quashing a planning enforcement notice

Angelica Rokad, instructed by Susan Jones of the Susan Jones Consultancy, was instructed to advise and represent the successful Appellant, Frances Hickling of Imperial...

3rd June 2025

Six Pump Court welcomes James Puzey

James Puzey is delighted to have accepted a tenancy at 6 Pump Court Chambers from 2 June 2025. James was formerly at St Philips...

28th May 2025

John FitzGerald and Tom Dunn instructed by Bark and Co solicitors enter the fourth week of a 3 month trial at Kingston Crown Court.

The case concerns a violent turf war, tit for tat murders and a host of famous rappers including Fredo, Digga D, Russ Millions and...

28th May 2025

Extended murder trial reaches a verdict

Following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court lasting three weeks Stephen Castle was today unanimously convicted of the murder of Wayne Woodgate. The case...

22nd May 2025

After a 4-day trial at Canterbury Crown Court, James secured acquittals on all three counts on the indictment: two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

AS was alleged to have taken advantage of a pregnant woman sleeping rough in Canterbury by inviting her back to his home and raping...

15th May 2025

Anglian Water fined £1.42 million

Brendon Moorhouse (on behalf of the Drinking Water Inspectorate) and Richard Banwell (on behalf of Anglian Water) appeared in a significant case before Mr...