No case to answer in murder trial defended by Danny Moore KC and Emin Kandola
On the first day of trial at Maidstone Crown Court listed to begin on 24 February 2026, the prosecution accepted that there was no...
Peter Cruickshank represents Canterbury City Council in significant planning appeal for 300 homes
An application for planning permission was made by Gladman Developments for 300 homes in the village of Littlebourne near Canterbury. There was considerable local...
Environmental Law News Update
In this blog, Róisín Finnegan provides a recap of some recent and important planning and environmental cases over the past few months. Gladman Developments...
Regulatory Podcast Episode 6: The Water White Paper – Implications for Regulation and Practice
The Regulatory Podcast is back for 2026, and in this episode, our host Doug Scott is joined by Dr Michael Bowes to examine the...
Isle of Sheppey Murder Trial Concludes
The trial of three youth defendants charged with the murder of a 49 year old man in Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey in August...
Richard Banwell and Ian Rees Phillips secure convictions in nationwide Environment Agency illegal waste case
Richard Banwell and Ian Rees Phillips acted for the Environment Agency in the successful prosecution of a large‑scale illegal waste operation involving the unlawful...
6 Pump Court Hosts In-Depth Inquest Law Seminar at Inner Temple
Yesterday, legal practitioners gathered at the Parliament Room, Inner Temple today for a comprehensive seminar on current practice and procedure in inquests, hosted by...
Richard Barraclough KC and Thomas Stern complete defence of man who attempted to murder British Army officer
The case of Anthony Esan has now concluded, with Mr Esan receiving a life sentence of imprisonment with a minimum term of 7 years...
James Harrison and Ethan Dighton conduct case involving novel facts, novel law, and potential national significance
Ethan prosecuted James in what is thought to be the first trial of its kind in England and Wales. MA was one of 79...
Dr Michael Bowes on the White Paper, ‘A New Vision for Water’.
Dr Bowes has been asked once again by Lexis Nexis for his analysis. This time on the White Paper ‘A New Vision for Water’...
James Harrison secures unanimous acquittal for man accused of campaign of sexual violence in a controlling relationship
A man accused of multiple serious offences, including allegations of rape, assault by penetration, domestic violence, and controlling and coercive behaviour, has been unanimously...
Michael Gale K.C.
Six Pump Court Chambers records with great sadness the death of Michael Gale KC, who passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Michael...
Significant Mooring Rights Decision handed down by High Court
In Jaqueline Casey & Ors v Environment Agency [2026] EWHC 178 (KB), the High Court (Bourne J) recently upheld the decision of HHJ Simpkiss to...
Tanya Robinson Defendant Acquitted of All Charges Following Canterbury Crown Court Trial
Tanya represented a defendant who was acquitted on 21/1/26 of multiple counts of rape and allegations of physical assault following a trial at Canterbury...
Nicholas Ostrowski’s – Publications and Commentary
Nicholas lectures and publishes widely on environmental law and regulation. He is a contributor to Garner’s Environmental Law and regularly authors articles on water...
John FitzGerald appointed King’s Counsel
Six Pump court chambers are delighted to announce that John FitzGerald will be appointed King’s Counsel in the Silks appointments announced by the Lord...
Danny Moore KC, leading Kieran Brand, begin defence of child defendant in Isle of Sheppey Murder Trial
Danny Moore KC and Kieran Brand have begun representing a 16-year-old defendant in his trial for the murder of a 49 year old man...
Congratulations to Stephen Hockman KC and Megan Thomas KC
We are delighted to share that both Stephen and Megan have been recognised as two of the world’s leading practitioners in the Lexology Index:...
Richard Barraclough KC and Thomas Stern act for Defendant, Anthony Esan, who Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Army Officer
Anthony Esan has admitted the attempted murder of Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton, outside Brompton Barracks last July. Esan appeared via video link from Broadmoor...
Tom Worden Joins Six Pump Court
6 Pump Court would like to welcome Tom Worden who joins us on the 5/1/2026 from 187 chambers. Tom specialises in Crime, defending and...
