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Megan Thomas KC sought 12 drought permits in a hearing on behalf of Yorkshire Water. A Planning Inspector is urgently writing up her Recommendation...

The Independent Water Commission’s Final Report presents an ambitious and wide-ranging blueprint for reform of the water industry, covering supply, pollution, legislation, regulation, company...

We are excited to announce the release of “A Legal Mind,” W Robert Griffiths KC’s newest publication by Austin Macauley. The book will be...

Dorchester Court Matters, a residents’ group comprising leaseholders and tenants of the historic Dorchester Court estate in Herne Hill, has instructed barristers Anne Williams...

Chambers are thrilled to announce "Beyond the Concept of Sport," W Robert Griffiths KC’s latest book published by Austin Macauley has already made its...

Danny Moore KC leads Emin Kandola: defending in 4 week trial involving alleged Chinese Organised Crime Group

R (Moakes) v Canterbury CC and Others [2025] EWCA Civ 927.   Giles represented the City Council in the CA, successfully resisting a challenge to the...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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

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...

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

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...