News & Events: Sports Law
In memoriam David Barber
It is with much sadness that Pump Court reports the death of our former Senior Clerk, David Barber, who passed away last weekend “Big Dave”, as he was affectionately known, was Pump Court’s Senior Clerk for 20 years, although he served as First Junior under Paul Harding for many years before being promoted. David was […]
Pump Court retains its ISO accreditation for seventh year
Following a successful audit process, Pump Court Chambers has retained its ISO accreditation (ISO 9001:2015) for another year with no issues raised. ISO is a globally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It is the most widely used QMS standard in the world, with over 1.1 million certificates issued in 178 countries. The 2015 […]
Fergus McCombe represents Rugby Super League player in Anti-Doping Tribunal
The Rugby Super League player was represented by Fergus McCombie in an Anti-Doping Tribunal held in December 2024. The athlete was alleged to have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (‘ADRV’), in that they had used a Prohibited Substance, namely ibutarmoren, which is prohibited as a Growth Hormone. The tribunal was satisfied that the ADRVs had […]
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment
Fergus McCombie discusses the reasonable steps which are likely to meet the duty and impress an employment tribunal. My colleague Louisa Simpson posted last week on the much-trailed preventative duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment, coming into force via s.40A of the Equality Act 2010. This follow-up article addresses practical steps towards compliance with […]
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 are as follows: Alvaro Loxton (common law) Hannah Tickle (common law) Edward Armitage (criminal) Victoria Steet (family)
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 […]
Chuba Nwokedi joins Pump Court Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Chuba Nwokedi has joined Chambers as a probationary tenant. Chuba is a specialist Children law (Public & private), Sports Law, regulatory and disciplinary, and Nigerian law practitioner. Chuba Nwokedi was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2015 and simultaneously admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of […]
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, […]
Pump Court Chambers appointed to the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service
We are excited to announce that Pump Court Chambers has been appointed a member of the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service until 2027. The Pro Bono Legal Advice and Representation Service originates and operates as a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Service provides pro bono legal advice and assistance to […]
Louisa Simpson successfully defends athlete accused of bringing their sport into disrepute and breaching code of conduct
Louisa Simpson represented an athlete in respect of their appeal to the British Equestrian Federation, of a disciplinary decision and sanction made by one of its member bodies (UK Polocrosse Association). Louisa facilitated an early resolution for the athlete which included UKPA agreeing to all remedial aspects requested by the athlete, including overturning the sanction, […]
Adam Gadd appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel
We are very pleased that Adam Gadd has been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel until 2027. Adam was one of 300 individuals independently selected by Sport Resolutions’ Panel Appointments and Reviews Committee for his skills, knowledge and experience in sports law. Adam Gadd has a wide ranging and varied common law practice which includes […]
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 […]
