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18th February 2026

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...

17th February 2026

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...

17th February 2026

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...

16th February 2026

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...

13th February 2026

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...

12th February 2026

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’...

9th February 2026

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...

9th February 2026

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...

9th February 2026

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...

6th February 2026

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...

6th February 2026

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...

23rd January 2026

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...

19th January 2026

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...

14th January 2026

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:...

8th January 2026

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...

24th December 2025

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...

24th December 2025

We report on two recent Environment Agency prosecutions for illegal waste crime.

First, a site at Hook Cliff Farm, Gonerby Moor, near Grantham. The site had hazardous motor vehicle waste as well as mixed household and...

23rd December 2025

Regulatory Podcast Episode 5: All I want for Christmas is… Open Access?

The Six Pump Court Regulatory Podcast is back for a festive finale to 2025! In this episode, host Doug Scott is joined by Jemima...

16th December 2025

Collinson and Hockman on Energy Law: Regulating, Consenting and Incentivising the Energy Transition.

We’re proud to announce the publication of Collinson and Hockman on Energy Law: Regulating, Consenting and Incentivising the Energy Transition. This authoritative text explores:....

10th December 2025

Analysis of Judgment received in the case of Andrews v Kronospan Ltd

Judgment in the group litigation private nuisance case of Andrews v. Kronospan Ltd [2025] EWHC 2429 (TCC) provides many practical lessons in the conduct of such...