News
Jennifer Swan returns following maternity leave
We are delighted to welcome back Jennifer Swan to our Family team following her recent maternity leave. Jennifer was called to the Bar in 2009 and specialises in the law relating to children, undertaking both public and private law work, often involving international elements. Jennie acts for local authorities, parents, children and intervenors. She has particular experience […]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Chambers wishes to join with all members of the legal profession and wider community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We offer our sincerest condolences to King Charles III and the Royal Family.
Pump Court Shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at Family Law Awards 2022
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court Chambers has once again been shortlisted by Lexis Nexis for Chambers of the Year at the forthcoming Family Law Awards 2022. Our nomination (for the fourth year in a row) for ‘Family Law Chambers of the Year – London’ underlines our position as one of the leading […]
Pump Court Chambers Shortlisted at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to have been recognised and shortlisted for ‘Client Service Set of the Year’ at this year’s upcoming Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022. The shortlists are a result of extensive objective research by over 200 analysts. The lists reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work and excellence in […]
Siân Beaven successfully defends Registrant at Interim Order Hearing
The Registrant (R) faces allegations of gross misconduct by way of inappropriate comments and sexual touching of a colleague (C) whilst on shift at a Nursing Home in 2019. After a re-assessment of the risk, the NMC sought an Interim Suspension Order of 12 months citing its necessity for public protection and that an order […]
Reporting Restrictions & Transparency in Financial Remedy Proceedings
Reporting Restrictions & Transparency in Financial Remedy Proceedings with Mark Ablett is now available on demand from MBL. Fresh from Mostyn J’s judgments in Xanothopoulos v Rakshina and Gallagher (No 1), this webinar will consider the issue of anonymity in financial remedy proceedings. As Mostyn J’s further judgment in XZ v YZ/Gallagher has demonstrated, family […]
Sian Beaven returns to chambers following secondment
We are pleased to announce Sian Beaven has returned to chambers following a 12-month secondment with the CPS Extradition Unit with immediate effect. Upon her return, Sian looks forward to resuming her work in all aspects of criminal law as well as developing her practice in extradition and professional discipline.
Jenna Lucas joining Pump Court Chambers
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Jenna Lucas will be joining chambers on Thursday 18th August 2022. Jenna joins from Chambers in the north west. With a wealth of experience in family law, her practice focuses on complex and medium to high net worth matrimonial finance work and private law children cases; often involving international elements. […]
Liability of guarantor when tenant’s liability for breach is compromised under a Tomlin Order
Simon Lane was instructed by Andrew Flagg at Stephen Rimmer LLP, Eastbourne in the Insolvency and Companies Court in the important decision of Re PME Cake [2022] EWHC 1783 (Ch). The decision deals with the difficult interrelationship between Tomlin Orders (compromise generally), guarantees and the liability of guarantors when the principal debtor has compromised a claim. Simon’s […]
Samara Brackley appointed to Resolution Cohabitation Committee
Pump Court Chambers is proud to announce that Samara Brackley has been invited to be a member of the Resolution Cohabitation Committee. The Cohabitation Committee aims to educate on the law for cohabiting couples in relation to the financial consequences of cohabitation and cohabitation breakdown, increase awareness of the current law and its pitfalls, and highlight the need for law reform. Samara will […]
Louisa Simpson commences third six pupillage
We are delighted to welcome Louisa Simpson who joins Pump Court Chambers as a third six pupil with immediate effect. Louisa is commencing her Third Six in our Civil Team, having completed her pupillage training under Suzanne McKie QC at Farore Law. Louisa specialised in employment law – specifically in cases involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing and […]
Adam Gadd appointed as Chair of Irish Football Association Disciplinary Committee
Pump Court Chambers are proud to announce Adam Gadd has been appointed as Chair of the Irish Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee with immediate effect. Mr Gadd has been appointed for a 3 year term. The IFA Disciplinary Committee is responsible for disciplinary matters arising from breach of the IFA’s Articles of Association, Disciplinary Code and […]