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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...

13th May 2026

Development of National Significance – Rush Wall Solar Farm

Dr Michael J. Bowes appears on behalf of Gwent Wildlife Trust in relation to the proposed Rush Wall Solar Farm Development of National Significance...

5th May 2026

Financial Penalty Imposed on Protestor in Breach of Injunction

James represented KD in committal proceedings in the High Court for breach of an injunction. The Craig-yr-Hesg quarry in Glyncoch produces blue pennant stone...

27th April 2026

Laura Phillips rejoins Six Pump Court Chambers

Six Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Laura Phillips has rejoined Chambers. Laura is a highly regarded specialist regulatory barrister with a...

24th April 2026

BBC News Front Page “We paid our builder £44k – then he had us arrested”

Peter Cruickshank was instructed by Basildon Borough Council in the prosecution of Mr Steve Figg for numerous offences under the Building Act 1984, relating...

17th April 2026

Acquittal for Man Accused of Sexual Offending Against Three Sisters

JB faced a 15-count indictment spanning over a decade, which alleged offences including causing grievous bodily harm, multiple rapes, controlling and coercive behaviour, and...

16th April 2026

Nick Baldock Succeeds in Part 36 Appeal

Nick Baldock succeeds in appeal against a DJ’s decision to permit a Claimant to accept a Part 36 Offer (gross of benefits) two years...

10th April 2026

Richard Barraclough KC and Peter Alcock Acting in Murder Trial at Worcester Crown Court

Richard Barraclough KC, leading Peter Alcock acted for the prosecution in a murder trial at Worcester Crown Court, which concluded yesterday with the jury...

26th March 2026

Tom Dunn secures convictions in legally complicated driving fatality case following an 8 day trial at Maidstone Crown Court.

The principal allegation was one of causing death by careless driving arising out of a fatal collision on Church Road in Cliffe, in December...

24th March 2026

John FitzGerald Appointed King’s Counsel

Six Pump Court is pleased to announce that John FitzGerald has been appointed King’s Counsel, following the Silks appointments announced by the Lord Chancellor...