Tanya Robinson and Emin Kandola act in case of woman who staged robbery and attempted rape and framed lover
Tanya Robinson prosecuted and Emin Kandola defended woman who staged her own robbery, attempted rape and stalking, and then framed her former lover.
Chambers pupils Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt begin their second six
Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt begin their second six this week.
Festival licence appeal refused after police concerns raised
An application for a licence to cover a annually recurring four-day music festival at Great Lines Heritage Park, Kent has been refused after Kent Police raised concerns over traffic management plans and the effects on crime and disorder.
Permission to appeal to Supreme Court in local authority illegal money lending prosecution refused
The Court of Appeal has refused to grant a a certificate of general public interest and leave to appeal to the Supreme Court in the authority to prosecute case City of York/ Birmingham City Council.
Surviving Second Six – an event for young barristers
James Harrison will be on the panel at this event hosted by the Middle Temple Young Barristers' Association on 5th April. James and other...
Health and safety update – recent legal developments by Amy Taylor
In this Health and Safety Update, Amy Taylor discusses recent health and safety cases, the most expensive health and safety fines of 2022 and the past and future strategy of the HSE.
Tate Modern development and the law of nuisance – Gordon Wignall discusses an important case
Gordon Wignall discusses an important and controversial re-statement of the law of nuisance from the Supreme Court
Chambers congratulates Nina Ellin on her appointment to King’s Counsel today
Chambers is delighted that Nina Ellin has officially been appointed King's Counsel at the silk ceremony which has taken place today.
Six Pump Court welcomes Suzanne Fewins into Crime Team
Chambers is delighted to announce that Suzanne Fewins has successfully applied for tenancy and become a member of our Crime Team. Suzanne was called...
Man cleared of attempted murder – John FitzGerald defends
John FitzGerald represented the first of two men accused of setting a trap for another male with whom the defendant had a week-long running dispute over a cocaine deal.
Three members of Six Pump Court appear in one of The Lawyer’s Top 10 Appeals of 2023
At this week’s ground-breaking sitting of the Supreme Court in Manchester, three members of Six Pump Court Chambers appeared in the first case to be listed. The case raises topical issues of fundamental importance in relation to the operation of the sewerage system in England and Wales and the liability of undertakers for polluting discharges.
International Women’s Day 2023 – Six Pump Court Chambers
Six Pump Court celebrates the remarkable women barristers in chambers who practise in all areas of law. This year they have achieved success at all levels with their diverse, busy and successful practices.
Thomas Stern secures sexual offence acquittal for deputy head teacher and former Big Brother contestant
The trial of a man who faced allegations of sexual offending against a child has concluded with his complete acquittal. The defendant, who was...
Waste company sentenced for corporate manslaughter
Following convictions for corporate manslaughter and other breaches of health and safety legislation after a trial in December 2022, FDS Waste Services Limited was...
John FitzGerald secures acquittal on all counts in attempted murder trial
John FitzGerald has secured the acquittal of the defendant on all counts in this attempted murder trial. The defendant and complainant were friends for...
Stephen Hockman KC instructed by Environmental Law Foundation in major environmental case
The Environmental Law Foundation has been granted permission to intervene in a major environmental case that will be heard in the Supreme Court in March 2023.
Developments in nuisance law – Gordon Wignall reviews significant cases from 2022
2023 will be an important year for the development of the law of nuisance with some landmark cases due to be heard by the...
Richard Barraclough KC and Daniel Stevenson prosecute in homicide and conspiracy to rob
The trial of Afolabi and others has come to an end in the Woolwich Crown Court. It was prosecuted by Richard Barraclough KC leading Daniel Stevenson.
Local council has authority to prosecute illegal money lending and associated offences
Judgement was handed down yesterday by the Court of Appeal on the second issue in the authority to prosecute case. Richard Barraclough KC represented the local authority, Birmingham City Council.
The Court of Appeal has held that if the Government’s interpretation of the Paris Agreement is “tenable” the courts will not interfere.
In a case concerning the UK Government’s approval of UK Export Finance’s investment in a liquified natural gas project in Mozambique, the Court of Appeal has held that if the Government’s interpretation of the Paris Agreement is “tenable” the courts will not interfere.