News & Events: Criminal
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 […]
Richard Tutt prosecutes Far Right protestors
Richard Tutt has been instructed to prosecute a number of Far Right Protestors involved in a violent disorder in Weymouth on 4 August. Jason Francis and Ian Vetier were involved in an anti-immigration protest in Weymouth which culminated in a violent disorder as police kept the protestors away from counter-protestors from ’Stand up to Racism’, […]
Timothy Akers appointed to CPS RASSO panel
Pump Court is pleased to announce that Timothy Akers has been appointed to the CPS RASSO panel. Timothy is a specialist criminal and regulatory lawyer. He is regularly instructed in sensitive and complex cases involving sexual offences, serious violence, the full spectrum of road traffic violations (including death by driving) and military law. As a […]
Ed Wylde joins CPS RASSO panel
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased to announce that Ed Wylde has joined the CPS RASSO panel. Ed joined Chambers in October 2021 after completion of his criminal pupillage and undertakes work across a broad spectrum of criminal offences. For further information on Ed’s practice, or to instruct him, please contact Tony George, Senior Criminal […]
Pump Court Chambers shortlisted in six categories at The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court and its members have been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Legal 500 UK Bar Awards: Family law set of the year Family law Silk of the year: Leslie Samuels KC Family law Junior of the year: Jennifer Swan Crime and extradition Silk of the year: […]
Lucie Taylor joins Pump Court Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Lucie Taylor has joined Chambers as a tenant effective Monday 1st July. Lucie is a specialist criminal, regulatory, and disciplinary practitioner. Lucie acts for both Prosecution and Defence across the full spectrum of Criminal matters. She regularly appears in matters involving serious violence, drug offences, and matters of dishonesty. […]
