News & Events: Criminal
Sarah Jones KC opens for the Crown in murder on Bournemouth beach case
A criminology student is accused of stabbing two women – killing one and seriously injuring another – after travelling to Bournemouth from South London, having researched how to do a murder and not get caught. Sarah Jones KC prosecutes, leading Edward Culver of the CPS and Casey Chard, who is instructed as disclosure junior. The […]
Jury convict of murder in case prosecuted by Sarah Jones KC, leading Ellie Fargin
In less than an hour of deliberations, the jury rejected the claim put forward by the Defence that the Defendant was guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and convicted of murder. The Defendant, who now identifies as male, had travelled to his mother’s flat and in a fit of rage, fuelled by alcohol, […]
Rebecca Fairbairn, leading Ellie Fargin, prosecute sexual offender in 5-week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court
Instructed by OCSAU (Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit) Rebecca and Ellie prosecuted the 60-year-old man for offences against 10 children between 1976 and 2021. He was convicted of all 28 offences and remanded into custody. The Judge noted he was a prolific offender and a danger to society. He will be sentenced in January. OCSAU […]
Christopher Pix successfully defends client accused of rape
Christopher Pix defended a client who was acquitted of 7 charges, including three rape allegations after a 5-day trial in Southampton Crown Court. The case was prosecuted by a KC and involved serious allegations that included the use of a gun and a knife. Christopher was instructed by Barry Keel of Roach Pittis Solicitors. For […]
Tom Wilkins receives The Chief Constable of Hampshire’s congratulations award
We are very proud to announce that Tom Wilkins has received The Chief Constable of Hampshire’s congratulations for his work on the case of R v Sewah at Winchester Crown Court, alongside the investigating police officers. The award recognised Tom’s “dedication and personal commitment during the case, displaying tremendous professionalism and never losing sight of […]
Pump Court Chambers ranked as a Leading Set in Chambers & Partners 2025
Pump Court has been ranked as a Band 1 Set for Family/Matrimonial and Ecclesiastical Law in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners, as well as maintaining set rankings for Crime and Employment. In total, 26 members of chambers are ranked as Leading Individuals for Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance, Crime, Ecclesiastical Law, Employment, Inquests […]
Richard Tutt prosecutes defendant for road rage
Jo Conroy-Helstrip attacked John and Anne Arthur, both 65, in a fit of ‘extreme anger’ after they briefly obstructed the road to unload musical equipment from their vehicle into their home in Winchester. Whilst his pregnant girlfriend and daughter waited In the car, Conroy-Helstrip punched Mr Arthur repeatedly to the head, knocking him unconscious, then broke Mrs Arthur’s nose […]
Christopher Pix successfully defended a masseur accused of sexually assaulting two separate clients
The defendant faced a trial in which two separate complainants alleged that they had been sexually assaulted by him. Neither complainant knew each other or of the other’s allegations. Christopher’s cross examination of both clients was described by the judge as a very good example of sensitive cross examination.
Four new pupils at Pump Court Chambers
We are pleased to welcome our new 12-month pupils, who started with us this week. Their details and pupil supervisers are as follows: Alvaro Loxton (common law) – Mark Ablett Hannah Tickle (common law) – Samara Brackley Edward Armitage (criminal) – Tom Wilkins Victoria Steet (family) – Neelo Shravat
Casey Chard joins Pump Court as a tenant
We are pleased to announce that Casey Chard has joined chambers, effective immediately, following the successful completion of pupillage. Casey accepts instructions in all areas of criminal work. Having gained extensive experience in the Magistrates’ Court during pupillage, Casey is quickly developing a strong practice in the Crown Court, both prosecuting and defending. Recent instructions […]
Sarah Jones KC sworn in as Deputy Chancellor of Southwark
Chambers is delighted to announce that Sarah Jones KC has been appointed Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Southwark. This appointment consolidates Chambers’ reputation as one of the leading specialist Ecclesiastical Law sets in the country.
Defendants represented by Sarah Jones KC, Tom Wilkins and Stephanie Painter acquitted of conspiracy to defraud
On 17th September 2023 the Environment Agency offered no evidence against 5 Defendants who were all charged with Conspiracy to defraud following an investigation begun in 2016. The fraud was alleged to have centred around evidence of mass recycling of batteries. The Defence asserted there had been significant flaws in the investigation and in the […]
