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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:....
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...
