Thomas Stern secures not guilty verdict at Old Bailey for driver accused of causing death by dangerous driving
The trial of a Polish man indicted for causing death by dangerous driving has concluded with his acquittal on the charge. Marek Perkowski was...
Richard Barraclough KC, leading Mark Davies, concludes Two Multi-Million Pound Mediations
Richard Barraclough KC has concluded two multi million Pound mediations the first involving a £6M claim by a Utilities company for energy supplied the...
William Upton KC advises on Local Plan intervention by the Ministry
William Upton KC has been advising on the intervention letters sent by Ministers to local planning authorities. Recent announcements now mean that there are...
Nicholas Ostrowski acts in recent Judicial Review
In a recent judicial review the Upper Tribunal held that time does not start to run for appealing a decision of the Secretary of State (an ‘appealable decision’) until a properly constituted notice of appeal which is compliant with the Immigration (Notices) Regulations 2003 has been served on the applicant.
Six Pump Court welcomes applications for Pupillage 2025
Six Pump Court invites applications for twelve-month pupillage commencing in October 2025. We are advertising specifically for a pupil committed to practising criminal law....
Pascal Bates and Mark Davies in Shell offshore safety case
Pascal Bates had led Mark Davies on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive in a case against Shell UK Limited and Ampelmann Operations...
Major retailer fined in rat infestation case – Noémi Byrd and Doug Scott represented Somerset Council
CDS (Superstores International) Ltd, owners of The Range chain of home and garden stores, was fined £960,000 reduced to £640,000 for an early guilty...
A Practical Guide to Habitats Law in Planning and Permitting in England by Brendon Moorhouse
Brendon Moorhouse is one of chambers' leading environmental and planning barristers. He is regularly instructed in habitat and wildlife related matters and is frequently instructed in high profile permitting and planning related cases. He is a contributing author to Garner’s Environmental Law. A visiting research fellow and external member of the University of West of England’s environmental law faculty, he is also a trustee and member of the global advisory panel of the Conservation Collective charity.
Richard Barraclough KC was instructed by West Midlands CPS and led Robert Price for the prosecution.
Richard Barraclough KC was instructed by West Midlands CPS and led Robert Price for the prosecution. On 29th November a jury sitting at Stafford...
Richard Barraclough and Matthew Harding secure the acquittal of Brendan Paradzai of murder
On 30th November the jury in Leeds Crown Court returned verdicts in the case of Belinga, Mbwasse, Ogie and Paradzai. Richard Barraclough KC instructed by...
STATUTORY NUISANCE – A MASTERCLASS
The recent Six Pump Court webinar on Statutory Nuisance is now available for download. The download link details can be obtained by email from...
Envrionmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Chris Badger and Peter Cruickshank discuss the proposed loss and damage fund which is on the table at COP 28, recent High Court cases concerning sewerage discharges into rivers, and interesting environmental features of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Steven Walker KC appointed to Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Panel of Arbitrators
Steven Walker KC has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Panel of Arbitrators. SIAC has established a...
Nina Ellin KC, leading John FitzGerald, successfully defends a young man charged with the murder of a homeless man in Canterbury
Nina Ellin KC, leading John FitzGerald, successfully defends a young man charged with the murder of a homeless man in Canterbury. Their client was...
Pascal Bates prosecuted owner of inflatable that killed toddler
Pascal Bates has prosecuted fairground operations manager Curt Johnson and company, Johnsons Funfair Limited, for charges arising out of the death of a 3...
Nick Baldock delivers webinar on the judgement in Scarcliffe -v- Brampton Valley Group Ltd
See below Youtube video showing Nick Baldock's webinar on the judgement in Scarcliffe -v- Brampton Valley Group Ltd and its implications for high value...
Environmental Law News Update
In the latest Environmental Law News Update, Peter Cruickshank and Jemima Lovatt discuss nutrient neutrality causing a so called 'Ban On Building' and also the courts view Scope 3 emissions.
Anne Williams and Peter Cruickshank successfully represented the London Borough of Hackney in significant planning appeal
Lamb Lane Partnership Limited sought permission to demolish an unkempt building in central Hackney in a conservation area. They sought to replace it with a mixed-use scheme, with workspaces in the basement and ground floor levels, and residential units above.
Richard Wright KC, associate member of Six Pump Court, has been named “Times Lawyer of the Week”
We are delighted to announce that Richard Wright KC, associate member of Six Pump Court, has been named "Times Lawyer of the Week." Richard...
Chambers welcomes both Jemima Lovatt and Amy Taylor following successful completion of pupillage
We are very pleased to welcome Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt who now join Chambers following the successful completion of their pupillage.