News & Events: Commercial
Owen v Black Horse Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 325 – no strike out despite the Claimant’s absence at trial
Summary and background The Court of Appeal has interpreted the rules for non-attendance on the small claims track in a manner consistent with rule 39.3 in finding that an absent Claimant nevertheless “appeared” at his trial, through his legal representative. The Claimant’s claim under the unfair relationship provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 related […]
Christopher Stead joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased that Christopher Stead has accepted an offer of tenancy, following the successful completion of his third six pupillage. He is the second new tenant to join Chambers this year. Christopher practised as a tenant in the business and property team at Kings Chambers (Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham), having undertaken […]
Ruba Huleihel and Hester Calder join Pump Court Chambers
Chambers is pleased to welcome Ruba Huleihel and Hester Calder to chambers following the successful completion of their pupillages. Ruba Huleihel Ruba is a specialist criminal barrister. She undertakes all areas of criminal work, both prosecuting and defending, and holds the position of grade 1 panel advocate for the CPS in general crime. Prior […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jennifer Lee appointed Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal – Tax Chamber
Chambers are delighted to announce that Jennifer Lee has been appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Tax Chamber. Called to the Bar in 2007, Jennifer is a specialist family law practitioner. She has a thriving practice in family finance and has successfully represented high net worth clients in cases […]
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. […]
Ezra Macdonald appointed fee-paid judge of the Employment Tribunals
We are thrilled to announce Ezra Macdonald has been appointed a fee-paid judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) and will be deployed to Wales. Called to the Bar in 2012, Ezra maintains a broad employment practice, at both first instance and appellate levels, and has a particular interest in the interaction between employment law and his […]
Mark Dubbery, Heather Platt and Paul Mertens appointed Deputy District Judges
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Mark Dubbery, Heather Platt and Paul Mertens have been appointed as Deputy District Judges, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. Heather and Paul have been appointed to sit on the South Eastern Circuit, with Mark sitting on […]
Business valuations in financial remedy proceedings
For our final episode of the season, Tara Lyons is joined by forensic accountant Nick White of Nick White Divorce Accountants for a fascinating talk on business valuations in financial remedies proceedings. To download please click here.
Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN recognised in Africa’s 30 Arbitration Powerlist
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Head of Chambers, Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN has been recognised in the inaugural edition of the Africa’s 30 Arbitration Powerlist. This prestigious recognition is a new initiative of the Africa Arbitration Academy, Africa Arbitration and the Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA) – established to celebrate the achievements of leading arbitration […]
Pupillage Open Evening
Pump Court Chambers invites prospective pupillage applicants to join us via Zoom for an informative Pupillage Open Evening. Date: Tuesday 21st January 2021 Time: 18:00 until 19:30 The evening will comprise of the following short presentations: The application process, how pupillage is structured and what we look for in our tenants; Recent pupils’ experiences […]
