“Legislating for Responsible Capitalism”. A paper by Stephen Hockman QC
Stephen Hockman QC has written a paper published by the Policy Network, entitled 'Legislating for Responsible Capitalism: what it means in practice". In the paper,...
Checklist prepared for those considering judicial review
Following recent changes to the rules on judicial review in planning decisions, William Upton and Nicholas Ostrowski have prepared a checklist for residents/groups who are considering challenging the...
Stephen Hockman QC and William Upton instructed in significant environmental noise nuisance case
Stephen Hockman QC and William Upton will be representing the claimants in a highly significant environmental (noise) nuisance case - Lawrence v Fen Tigers, to be heard...
Nicholas Baldock succeeds in Court of Appeal for Claimant and increases proportion of liability against Defendant in serious road traffic accident
Nicholas Baldock has successfully represented the Claimant in a Court of Appeal contributory negligence case, increasing the proportion of liability against Defendant in a serious...
Swimming Pool Tragedy Sentenced
Pascal Bates has today prosecuted Leisure Connection Limited, a company running some 70 leisure centres across the country, in a case arising from the death...
Oliver Saxby QC’s defence of Michael Mankelow begins
The trial of Michael Mankelow, a 58 year old man charged with attempting to murder a policeman, started on Monday.. Oliver Saxby QC is...
Oliver Saxby QC speaks out about Legal Aid reforms
In a recent interview with Kent Online, Chairman of the Kent Bar Mess Oliver Saxby QC warned about the potential consequences of the reforms planned by...
Ian Whitehurst instructed in confiscation proceedings in Vantis Tax Avoidance Case
Ian Whitehurst has been instructed to deal with the confiscation proceedings arising from the Vantis Tax Avoidance Scheme case. In this complex, multi-jurisdictional case, tax...
Oliver Saxby QC interviewed live on BBC Radio about Legal Aid cuts
Oliver Saxby QC appeared live this morning on the BBC Radio Kent breakfast programme to talk about the Legal Aid reforms. To follow his interview...
Oliver Saxby QC and Simon Taylor begin defence of alleged fraudster Scott Baker
The trial of Scott Baker, accused of a widescale investment/mortgage fraud, began last week. Oliver Saxby QC and Simon Taylor, instructed by Bond Joseph solicitors are...
Eleanor Laws QC prosecutes actor Michael le Vell for serious sexual offences at Manchester Crown Court
Eleanor Laws QC prosecutes actor Michael le Vell for serious sexual offences this week at Manchester Crown Court. The trial is expected to last 2...
David Travers QC teaching forthcoming course on Professional Disciplinary Tribunals
David Travers QC will be teaching a course on Professional Disciplinary tribunals later this month. The course, entitled 'Enforcing Professional Duties and Obligations' and organised by CLT, will...
Pascal Bates Prosecutes Essex Hospital for Double Safety Failures
Pascal Bates has prosecuted Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for two quite separate sets of safety failings. Between 2004 and 2010 the Trust...
David Travers QC to chair the Eversheds Health & Safety Summer School
David Travers QC has been invited to chair the Eversheds Annual Health & Safety Summer School. The event will be held on 17-18 September at Merton...
Six Pump Court shortlisted in forthcoming Chambers Bar Awards with two nominations
Six Pump Court Chambers has received two nominations in the forthcoming Chambers Bar Awards 2013. Chambers has been shortlisted as Health & Safety Law Set of...
Mock Public Inquiry Training Event – 8th November
On 8th November 2013, 6 Pump Court will be hosting a Mock Public Inquiry in association with The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment,...
Trial of Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell concludes
The trial of Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell concluded last week with the actor being acquitted of allegations of the rape and sexual...
Nina Ellin speaks at the ‘Child and Adolescent Health and Wellbeing: Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation’ symposium
Nina Ellin has lectured at a symposium entitled "Child and Adolescent Health and Wellbeing: Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation" run by the Public Policy Exchange this...
Eleanor Laws QC speaks at South East Circuit seminar on the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses
Eleanor Laws QC spoke at the South East Circuit seminar entitled "Fragile Witnesses: Handle With Care" yesterday. She spoke on the subject of sex trafficking and...
Mark Harris and Mark Watson represent Environment Agency in an appeal by Thames Water against sentence
Mark Harris and Mark Watson have successfully represented the Environment Agency in an long running prosecution of Thames Water following a flooding incident in south London in...