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4th September 2026

John FitzGerald KC leading James Harrison commence 12-week conspiracy to rape trial

The Prosecution case is that a husband drugged and sexually abused his wife for more than two decades, alongside a dozen other men accused...

25th August 2026

Environmental Law News Update

The High Court in R (on the application of Matthew Wright) v Medway Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 1842 (Admin) has confirmed, in refusing an...

19th August 2026

Environmental Law News Update

Navigating the law of drought. Hello Drought – Goodbye Holidays! For many in the industry endless sun means one thing, drought and the probable...

19th August 2026

James Harrison secures acquittal for father accused of sexual assault of son

The defendant was accused of sexually assaulting his then 7-year-old son. The allegation was primarily made by the young boy and supported by his...

13th August 2026

Six Pump Court Celebrates Triple Shortlisting at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026

Six Pump Court is delighted to announce that three prestigious Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 shortlist nominations have been secured, recognising both individual excellence...

7th August 2026

3 Members of Six Pump Court Defend in Robbery Trial

Nathan Fitzpatrick, Suzanne Fewins and Ethan Dighton, each represented defendants who were prosecuted for an offence of robbery.   It was alleged that the defendants had...

20th July 2026

Six Pump Court Congratulates Grace Cullen on Judicial Appointment

Six Pump Court is delighted to congratulate Grace Cullen on her appointment as an Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). The...

13th July 2026

Paul Hogben secures acquittal in Canterbury Kidnapping and Sexual Assault case

The defendant, a Sudanese national who arrived in the UK  by small boat, was alleged to have abducted  a 19 year old English woman...

10th July 2026

Six Pump Court Chambers Celebrates Richard Constable’s 50 Years of Service

On Sunday 12 July 2026, Six Pump Court Chambers proudly marks an extraordinary milestone as our Senior Clerk, Richard Constable, celebrates 50 years of...

1st July 2026

Emin Kandola Secures Acquittal in multi-handed Armed Robbery.

The prosecution alleged that at around 9pm in January 2025, four men went to a property in Gillingham where they forced entry armed with...

25th June 2026

Planning Inquiry Concludes in Enforcement and Lawful Development Certificate Appeals

Dr Bowes appeared on behalf of the London Borough of Bromley at a public inquiry before the Planning Inspectorate, which concluded today. The proceedings...

23rd June 2026

Emin Kandola acts for the first defendant in multi handed armed robbery trial

The prosecution alleged that at around 9pm in January 2025, four men went to a property in Gillingham where they forced entry armed with...

22nd June 2026

No planning merits assessment, no problem – High Court

In R (Connors) v Bromley Borough Council [2026] EWHC 1517 (Admin)) Fordham J. held a local planning authority (“LPA”) was entitled to use the...

18th June 2026

Róisín Finnegan is successful in Planning Enforcement Inquiry

Róisín Finnegan was instructed by Basildon Borough Council. The appeals were brought against four enforcement notices issued by the Council and proceeded under section...

16th June 2026

Danny Moore KC, leading Suzanne Fewins, secures acquittal in 6-week Murder Trial

Danny Moore KC, leading Suzanne Fewins, represented SR who was prosecuted for Murder and Manslaughter, alongside the first defendant. A third defendant stood charged...

12th June 2026

Six Pump Court Chambers and the UK Environmental Law Association Annual Conference

Six Pump Court Chambers is a gold sponsor at the 2026 Annual UKELA Conference which is being held online on 16-17 June 2026 and...

11th June 2026

Tom Worden and Paul Hogben represent defendant in first sentencing under new “sea crossings” offence

Tom Worden and Paul Hogben represented one of two "small boats" pilots who were the first to be sentenced under the new offence of...

27th May 2026

Victoria Kaye is instructed by the Environmental Law Foundation

Victoria Kaye is instructed by the Environmental Law Foundation to advise a local community group in a contemplated judicial review of an Environmental Impact...

14th May 2026

The King’s Speech: Environment – Energy and Infrastructure

Dr Bowes has been asked by Lexis Nexis to summarise the King’s Speech in relation to the Environment – Energy and Infrastructure. Although light...

13th May 2026

Anne Williams recognised in The Planner’s Women of Influence 2026 list

Six Pump Court is delighted to announce that Anne Williams has been recognised in Planning magazine’s 2026 Women of Influence list, published by the...