News & Events: Business & Commercial
Pump Court maintains Top Tier status in the Legal 500 2025 rankings
We are very proud to announce that Pump Court Chambers has maintained its status as a Top Tier Set in the latest edition of The Legal 500 UK Bar Guide. Chambers is ranked as a Tier 1 set for Family: Children and Domestic Abuse, Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy and Crime (General and Fraud) on […]
Pump Court shortlisted for Client Service Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
We are very proud that Pump Court has been shortlisted in the Client Service Set of the Year category at this year’s Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards. Based on rigorous research for Chambers UK Bar Guide, the awards recognise outstanding legal work and achievements, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service delivery. To […]
Annual Property Law Seminar – Winchester 2024
Pump Court Chambers’ Property Team is pleased to invite you to our Annual Property Law Seminar, providing a valuable and in-depth seminar for all practitioners in this area. When: 19/09/2024 Where: Holiday Inn Winchester, Telegraph Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ, UK Cost: FREE Our property law barristers will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis […]
Louisa Simpson appointed to the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service
We are pleased to announce that Louisa Simpson has been appointed a Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service member until 2027. Louisa is Deputy Head of the Sports Law Team, and has experience and expertise which lends itself to advising and representing individuals (professional and amateur sports men and women) and organisations (sport’s governing bodies, clubs, […]
What’s the matter? Insolvency and arbitration following Sian Participation
The presence of a generally worded arbitration agreement or exclusive jurisdiction clause applicable to the debt relied upon by a creditor bringing a winding-up petition should not lead to the stay or dismissal of the petition unless the debt is genuinely disputed on substantial grounds. The above sentence is the principle which now stands as […]
Sam Hadgraft joins Pump Court’s Civil Clerking Team
We are delighted to announce that Sam Hadgraft has joined chambers as Third Junior Civil Clerk. Sam is a highly efficient clerk, adept at navigating fast paced and challenging environments. He is eager to learn and demonstrates a strong aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and precision. His responsibilities encompass the fair allocation of […]
Annual Southampton Employment & Commercial Law Seminar 2024
Pump Court Chambers Employment and Commercial teams are delighted to invite you to their Annual Southampton Employment & Commercial Law Seminar on Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, at the Southampton Harbour Hotel, 5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3QT. Members of our Employment and Commercial Law teams will cover the following […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tim Broom joins Pump Court as Second Junior Civil Clerk
We are delighted to welcome Tim Broom, who joins our civil clerking team. As the Second Junior Civil Clerk, Tim plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of chambers and is responsible for diary and practice management across all civil areas, with a special emphasis on the regulatory team. His duties include the fair […]
Fergus McCombie joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is delighted that Fergus McCombie has joined as a tenant, effective immediately. Fergus specialises in employment law and commercial litigation, with additional expertise in cyber, technology and data cases. His practice spans the full range of employment matters, from statutory tribunal claims for dismissal, detriment or discrimination, through to High Court business […]
James Wackett joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased to announce that James Wackett has joined chambers as Senior Civil Clerk. James will lead the Civil Clerking team and will ultimately be responsible for the strategic planning, development and growth of all civil practices across chambers. James has gained over 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, working […]
