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Doug Scott, instructed by Filip Kostanecki at Kesar and Co Solicitors, secured the acquittal of his client, a serving prisoner, who was charged with four counts of possessing offensive weapons in prison.

In this episode Christopher Badger and Mark Davies look at potential new fines of up to £250 million for polluting water companies; the government's designation of Defra as an economic growth department; and new guidance for the packaging waste industry.

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, William Upton KC, Noémi Byrd, Natasha Hausdorff and James Harrison consider how the Government’s Net Zero Review, its revised Net Zero Strategy and response to the CCC Progress Report will interact, increases in civil penalties faced by polluting water companies, and the tough line being taken by the Environment Agency against illegal fishing.

The disconnect between overarching carbon reduction requirements in the CCA 2008, and national planning policy (and, ultimately, national and local planning decisions) continues to inspire litigation. No claim has yet succeeded.

How the Government’s Net Zero Review, its response to the CCC Progress Report, and its revised Net Zero Strategy required by the High Court, will interact remains to be seen.

We are looking forward to the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022 this week and wish Mark Beard and Ian Thomas the best of luck...

Six Pump Court has been recommended in 8 areas of law in the Legal 500 2023 with 59 individual recommendations. Six Pump Court is...

On 11th August 2019 following the death of B by choking in a care home, one of the carers, S, who plated food for...

Richard Barraclough KC leading Joseph Millington instructed by Simon Mortimer of Birmingham City Council have succeeded in resisting an appeal by defendants in an...

Judgment has been handed down in a recent fact finding case in the family court. Richard Barraclough KC was representing the mother leading Rima...

We are very pleased to congratulate Oliver Saxby KC on his recent appointment as a Circuit Judge. Her Late Majesty The Queen appointed Oliver...

Chambers is pleased to welcome Jessica Foxwell who joins us following the successful completion of her pupillage. During her pupillage year, Jessica gained experience...

Steven Walker KC has been admitted to the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators. The Thailand Arbitration Center is located in the heart...

Chambers very sadly notes the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Our sympathies are with members of the Royal Family at this time. In...

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Brendon Moorhouse and Natasha Hausdorff consider DEFRA's plan for storm overflows, water discharge permits in the Hinkley C Appeal, and how companies can improve their ESG data for effective decision-making.

Steven Walker QC and Prof Steve Ngo have written a paper on the impact and effects of international economic sanctions on arbitration. In today’s...

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Gordon Wignall and Christopher Badger consider toxic algae in Lake Windermere, challenging an environmental regulatory notice by way of a judicial review rather than statutory appeal and, two recent Environment Agency enforcement cases.

We are very pleased to congratulate Simon Taylor QC on his recent appointment as a Circuit Judge.

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger considers a review by DEFRA of the OEP, the publication of a Strategic Framework for a net zero energy system and an Interpol report on organised crime and links to pollution crime.

Simon Taylor QC and Daniel Stevenson were instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service in the prosecution of two defendants