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19th April 2023

No case to answer – Angelica Rokad successfully represents student accused of sexual harassment

Angelica Rokad was instructed by the Respondent, a University student on a final year medical course, accused of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against three separate complainants.

19th April 2023

Thomas Stern gains acquittal for man accused of knife-point dwelling house robbery

The case of Samuel Hardiman has concluded with his acquittal by unanimous verdicts.

18th April 2023

Environmental Law News Podcast – April 2023

In this podcast produced by Lexis PSL, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies look at progress made under the 25 Year Environment Plan, publication of the Green Finance Strategy and more Environment Act 2021 Commencement Regulations.

10th April 2023

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.

5th April 2023

Chambers pupils Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt begin their second six

Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt begin their second six this week.

31st March 2023

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.

31st March 2023

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.

29th March 2023

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...

29th March 2023

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.

29th March 2023

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

27th March 2023

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.

17th March 2023

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...

16th March 2023

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.

10th March 2023

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.

8th March 2023

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.

24th February 2023

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...

23rd February 2023

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...

22nd February 2023

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...

10th February 2023

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.

3rd February 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...