Envrionmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Chris Badger and Peter Cruickshank discuss the proposed loss and damage fund which is on the table at COP 28, recent High Court cases concerning sewerage discharges into rivers, and interesting environmental features of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Steven Walker KC appointed to Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Panel of Arbitrators
Steven Walker KC has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Panel of Arbitrators. SIAC has established a...
Nina Ellin KC, leading John FitzGerald, successfully defends a young man charged with the murder of a homeless man in Canterbury
Nina Ellin KC, leading John FitzGerald, successfully defends a young man charged with the murder of a homeless man in Canterbury. Their client was...
Pascal Bates prosecuted owner of inflatable that killed toddler
Pascal Bates has prosecuted fairground operations manager Curt Johnson and company, Johnsons Funfair Limited, for charges arising out of the death of a 3...
Nick Baldock delivers webinar on the judgement in Scarcliffe -v- Brampton Valley Group Ltd
See below Youtube video showing Nick Baldock's webinar on the judgement in Scarcliffe -v- Brampton Valley Group Ltd and its implications for high value...
Environmental Law News Update
In the latest Environmental Law News Update, Peter Cruickshank and Jemima Lovatt discuss nutrient neutrality causing a so called 'Ban On Building' and also the courts view Scope 3 emissions.
Anne Williams and Peter Cruickshank successfully represented the London Borough of Hackney in significant planning appeal
Lamb Lane Partnership Limited sought permission to demolish an unkempt building in central Hackney in a conservation area. They sought to replace it with a mixed-use scheme, with workspaces in the basement and ground floor levels, and residential units above.
Richard Wright KC, associate member of Six Pump Court, has been named “Times Lawyer of the Week”
We are delighted to announce that Richard Wright KC, associate member of Six Pump Court, has been named "Times Lawyer of the Week." Richard...
Chambers welcomes both Jemima Lovatt and Amy Taylor following successful completion of pupillage
We are very pleased to welcome Amy Taylor and Jemima Lovatt who now join Chambers following the successful completion of their pupillage.
Judgement in Significant Pet Feed Safety Case Handed Down
Today the High Court (Eyre J) handed down judgment in R (Fold Hill Foods Ltd) v Food Standards Agency [2023] EWHC 2271 (Admin) which was a...
Daniel Stevenson prosecutes Defendant charged with manslaughter for killing a rival over a perceived drugs debt
Albanian man facing jail after killing rival in Strood over £20k debt (kentonline.co.uk)
Rebecca Andersen joins Six Pump Court
Chambers is pleased to welcome Rebecca Andersen as an Associate Member of the Six Pump Court International Arbitration Group. Rebecca is an experienced and...
Richard Barraclough KC and Mark Davies acted for the applicants in their application for an interim injunction
Richard Barraclough KC and Mark Davies acted for the applicants in their application for an interim injunction. Megan Thomas KC advised on the planning...
Richard Barraclough KC leading Max Reeves represented Mohammed Osman who was acquitted of murder at Snaresbrook Crown Court
Richard Barraclough KC leading Max Reeves represented Mohammed Osman who together with Solomon Bamidele was tried for murder in the Snaresbrook Crown Court before...
Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023 – Six Pump Court Receives Nominations in Three Categories
Chambers is delighted to announce three nominations at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2023. Chambers has received two nominations for Set of the...
Giles Atkinson Finds Success in Multiple Complex Planning Cases
Giles Atkinson has had a great couple of years in the planning industry, representing Local Authority in complicated matters. See below and on Giles'...
Richard Barraclough KC leading Ben Irwin prosecuted in relation to a death of a 5 month old baby
Richard Barraclough KC leading Ben Irwin prosecuted GROCOTT and COLLARD before Cotter J in the Stafford Crown Court in relation to the death of...
Megan Thomas KC secures planning permission on appeal for 50 dwellings in noise-sensitive area alongside M11 motorway
Rochester Properties Limited sought permission on a site alongside the M11 in Elsenham in Uttlesford District Council, for up to 50 dwellings. A site close by had had planning permission refused on appeal owing to likely excessive noise conditions both inside and outside the proposed dwellings.
Successful resistance of care home planning appeal – a reminder of the importance of sufficient climate change information
Anne Williams and Douglas Scott have successfully represented Wokingham Borough Council in its resistance of a planning appeal that sought permission to construct an...
John FitzGerald secures acquittal of Hip Hop artist in Attempted Murder Trial
John was defending Hip Hop Artist, ‘Ratlin’, at the Central Criminal Court, who was accused of a revenge shooting. John was able to secure a not guilty verdict on two counts of attempted murder and the related firearms offences.