News & Events: Ezra Macdonald
The Galilee Paradox: what’s going on in the case law on amendments in the ET?
Abstract This post summarises the current state of the authorities, and observes what appears to be an inconsistency in the case law: Galilee and Reuters and Szymoniak say that granting an amendment cannot circumvent limitation; Macfarlane and Modality assume that it can (and sometimes does). Case links appear below. Law In Galilee v The Commissioner […]
The Legal 500 2026
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court’s members have obtained 82 individual rankings in the Legal 500 2026, including 21 new rankings and 12 promotions this year across our key practice areas and regions. Members of Chambers are ranked in the following areas: Crime (London and Western Circuit), Ecclesiastical Law, Employment (London and Western […]
Pump Court Chambers Annual Reading Employment Law Seminar 2025
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Thursday 23rd October 2025 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. When: 23/10/2025 Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Cost: FREE Our expert speakers will delve into […]
Annual Property Law Seminar – Winchester 2025
Pump Court Chambers’ Property Team is pleased to invite you to our Annual Winchester Property Law Seminar, providing a valuable and in-depth seminar for all practitioners in this area. When: 23/09/2025, 1pm – 5pm Where: Voco Winchester Hotel and Spa, Telegraph Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ Cost: FREE Our property law barristers will review notable recent […]
Looking forward to Awaab’s Law
Introduction The Housing Ombudsman has recently published a report entitled “Learning from: Severe Maladministration – Taking the key lessons from our severe maladministration decisions.” It is sobering and informative. The relevant context is the forthcoming piece of legislation known as “Awaab’s Law”, after Awaab Ishak who died aged two after developing a respiratory condition caused […]
Pump Court Chambers Annual Employment Law Seminar – Canterbury 2025
Pump Court Chambers specialist Employment team is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment Law Seminar in Canterbury on Thursday 13th February 2025 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm. Members of our Employment & Discrimination Law team will cover the following topics: “Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Ending partnerships, breach of contract, springboard injunctions and […]
PCPs, indirect discrimination, and reasonable adjustments
The concept of a “provision, criterion or practice” (“PCP”) is one with which employment lawyers will all be familiar. It crops up in the statutory provisions which cover indirect discrimination (s 19 Equality Act 2010) and reasonable adjustments (ss 20 / 21 Equality Act 2010). It is easy to assume that the concept is straightforward: […]
Annual Employment Law Seminar – Reading 2024
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. When: 09/10/2024 Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Cost: FREE Our expert speakers will delve into […]
Southampton Employment Law Seminar
Please join us for an Employment Law Seminar in Southampton on Tuesday 27th June 2023 from 1pm. The members of our Employment Law team will cover the following topics: Industrial Action in 2023 – Heather Platt (slides) Discrimination/TUPE update – Daniella Gilbert (slides) Long COVID – the state of play – Ezra Macdonald (slides) Costs […]
Annual Property Update – Winchester 2022
Pump Court Chambers Property Team are pleased to invite you to our Annual Property Law Update, providing a valuable and in-depth seminar for all practitioners. Our barristers will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of all key issues and law, practice and procedure. Details are […]
Sexual orientation discrimination update
Discrimination or harassment is totally unacceptable from a moral and legal standpoint – in society and at work. Despite this, it continues to be an issue that clients, employers and solicitors see time and time again. In this free lunchtime webinar to coincide with LGBTQ+ Pride Month, counsel Daniella Gilbert and Ezra Macdonald will provide […]
Annual Property Law Seminar Winchester
Pump Court Chambers Property Team are pleased to invite you to our Annual Property Law Update, providing a valuable and in-depth seminar for all practitioners. Our barristers will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of all key issues and law, practice and procedure. […]
