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The Criminal Law Podcast
In this first episode of the Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast, Nigel Pascoe KC presents his personal view of essential advocacy – “Golden Treasures & Fresh Fruit”. To download please click here.
John Dyer secures acquittal in drugs and money laundering case
John’s client was charged with being concerned in the commercial supply of cocaine in Southampton and converting nearly £137,000 in criminal property, the alleged proceeds of the drug dealing, into bank and charge card accounts. His case was that he had nothing to do with drugs, either as a consumer or a dealer, and the […]
Carol Cheng joins Chambers
We are very pleased that Carol Cheng has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of her third six pupillage. Carol is a member of the Civil Team and accepts instructions in all areas, including the following: General commercial disputes Breach of Contract Company Claims under the Consumer Credit Act 1974/PPI Credit Hire […]
Pump Court Chambers launches Sports Law team
Pump Court Chambers’ Sports Law team has been involved in sports related commercial dispute resolution, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings, employment issues, personal injury, breach of confidentiality and privacy, private client work (including divorce proceedings) as well as allegations of business crimes involving sports organisations, associations and clubs. They are also regularly involved in substantial and […]
Nazifa Chowdhury joins Pump Court Chambers as a tenant
We are delighted to welcome Nazifa Chowdhury as a tenant, following the successful completion of her third six pupillage. Nazifa is a member of the Civil Team and accepts instructions in the following areas: General commercial disputes Breach of Contract Company Claims under the Consumer Credit Act 1974/PPI Credit Hire Debt recovery Personal and Corporate […]
Louisa Simpson successfully defends athlete accused of bringing their sport into disrepute and breaching code of conduct
Louisa Simpson represented an athlete in respect of their appeal to the British Equestrian Federation, of a disciplinary decision and sanction made by one of its member bodies (UK Polocrosse Association). Louisa facilitated an early resolution for the athlete which included UKPA agreeing to all remedial aspects requested by the athlete, including overturning the sanction, […]
Pump Court Chambers is expanding
Pump Court Chambers is a barristers’ chambers fit for the modern business world and is recognised as a leading set in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 UK Bar guides. Following a period of recent expansion and due to a significant increase in work, Pump Court Chambers invites applications from practitioners of all […]
Justin Gau successfully defends Cathedral Dean charged with ‘conduct unbecoming’
Justin Gau represented the Very Revd Richard Peers, Dean of Llandaff, via the Direct Access process. The Dean was charged with conduct unbecoming a Clerk in Holy Orders regarding a series of conversations with people about the conduct of the erstwhile Dean of Christchurch Oxford, Martyn Percy whilst Dean Peers was sub-Dean. The panel unanimously […]
‘Fabricated Judicial Decisions and “Hallucinations” – a Salutary Tale on the Use of AI’ by Jennifer Lee
The Financial Remedies Journal has published a blog by Jennifer Lee on ‘Fabricated Judicial Decisions and “Hallucinations” – a Salutary Tale on the Use of AI’. The blog addresses the use of AI, and in particular ‘generative AI’ such as ChatGPT, which comes with an entirely new set of opportunities and pitfalls for judges and practitioners, […]
Navigating Financial Remedies in the wake of the Infected Blood Inquiry: An Analysis of Compensation Implications
Imogen Robins has written an article for Family Law, “Navigating Financial Remedies in the wake of the Infected Blood Inquiry: An Analysis of Compensation Implications” published in March 2024. There follows a short summary of the content. The Infected Blood Inquiry’s exploration into NHS treatment failures extends to complex financial implications, especially pertinent for divorce […]
Adam Gadd appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel
We are very pleased that Adam Gadd has been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel until 2027. Adam was one of 300 individuals independently selected by Sport Resolutions’ Panel Appointments and Reviews Committee for his skills, knowledge and experience in sports law. Adam Gadd has a wide ranging and varied common law practice which includes […]
Antonia Ford joins the Executive Committee of the Personal Injuries Bar Association
We are delighted to announce that Antonia Ford has joined the Executive Committee of the Personal Injuries Bar Association (PIBA). Antonia commented: ‘PIBA fulfils an essential role not just by representing practitioners in the field of personal injury litigation, but also by ensuring that the rights of personal injury litigants is at the forefront of […]
