Over the past six months, members Michael Bedford KC, Estelle Dehon KC, Emma Dring, Ruchi Parekh and Simon Bell of Cornerstone Barristers have been instructed in the Examination into the National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project.

The latest edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud by our expert Andrew Lane (@andylane07.bsky.social) is now available to purchase at: www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/cornersto...

On the anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in Respect of Climate Change, Nina Pindham and Emily Bradeen present a summary of their ongoing research on the impact this Opinion has had on domestic jurisprudence.

The Supreme Court has decided an important point of law in relation to the discharge of Part 7 housing duty: where a private rented sector offer is accepted or refused, the main housing duty ceases automatically, without the need for any further decision or notification to the applicant.

Estelle Dehon OBE KC and Simon Bell represented the claimant in a challenge to planning permission for up to 250 dwellings at Ham Road in Faversham, Kent.

Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris successfully obtains permission for claimant to challenge the closure of Access Croydon, Croydon council’s walk-in homeless service at Bernard Wetherill House.

Josef Cannon KC was instructed by Chelmsford City Council in dismissing appeal against the non-determination of a proposed logistics development off the Junction 17 on the A12, Essex.

How should public bodies use AI in decision-making? What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law? Where is public law heading next? These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇

Last week members of our planning and environment team joined @rbsolicitors.bsky.social for a roundtable on recent developments in environmental litigation. Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/environmental-litigation-roundtable-with-richard-buxton/

Victoria Osler and Alexander Campbell will be leading a webinar breaking down the statutory framework, tribunal powers, recent case law, and practical strategies for running (and winning) licensing cases.  https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/licensing-tribunals-under-the-housing-act-2004/

Catherine Rowlands is leading an MBL virtual seminar on 20 August covering Housing Disrepair Litigation — from procedure and case allocation to disclosure and common pitfalls. A solid, practical session for anyone handling disrepair cases in‑house or in private practice.

Simon Bell was praised by his client for his “calm countenance” in a recent case heard by Deputy District Judge Evans. Read the full article here: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-concerning-procedural-exclusivity-in-judicial-review/ #CornerstoneBarristers #PrivateLaw

Joana Setzer, Cornerstone Barristers will be part of a discussion panel at the LSE/ClientEarth Clinic Presentation: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown? https://f.mtr.cool/bugypjjqlc

Sarah Salmon will be joining sector experts at Devonshires’ event in Cardiff on 31 March 2026 for an in-depth exploration of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, the latest Building Regulations changes, and the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements. Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0

New High Court ruling: R (BQO) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin) • Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented • Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...

High Court finds breach but declines to quash the City of London’s grant of planning permission to demolish parts of the Barbican Estate | Cornerstone Barristers

The High Court has today handed down judgment in R (Barbican Quarter Organisation Ltd) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin). It reinforces the […]

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We are proud to share that Jeremy Ogilvie‑Harris has been nominated for Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2026. A well‑earned recognition of his dedication to access to justice and his impactful pro bono work throughout 2025. #ProBono #AccessToJustice #Barristers #CornerstoneBarristers

Paul Marshall was featured on the British Scandal podcast discussing the Post Office Horizon scandal. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3N53wLd 📖 Read the full article:  https://bit.ly/4su8nV3 #CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast

Cornerstone’s Estelle Dehon KC, will be a panel speaker at the Public Law and the Planet Conference on 3 March at Great Hall, King's College London discussing 'Domestic courts and climate change: challenges and opportunities'. #publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers

Alistair Cantor and Luke Decker will host a free webinar on 30 March 2026 as the implementation of Act on 1 May fast approaches. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24clKmKETGKbrPfw-A-yoQ#/registration #rentersrights #freewebinar #Act #property #housing #barristers

Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February.   To book, click here. https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda #judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure

Andrew Lane and Riccardo Calzavara, are hosting a free webinar on 16 March on the 'Housing Act 2004 & the Private Rented Sector – where are we now?'. Register now. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXQl9gTjS_CoI9oTn9FjMQ#/registration #housingact2004 #property #housing #barristers

We are pleased to welcome Simon Bell to Chambers as a new tenant. Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects. ➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...

David Lintott acted on this renewed application for permission to bring a claim for judicial review of the Forestry Commission’s decision to screen out an Environmental Impact Assessment. https://bit.ly/4rFTFtX #cornerstonebarristers #judicialreview #environmentalimpactassessment #barrister

On Friday 8 May, Cornerstone Barristers will be represented at the PEBA Annual Conference 2026.  This event is being chaired by Tom Cosgrove KC, while Harriet Townsend KC and Robert Williams will speak in a session. #PEBA #annualconference2026 #planningandenvironment

Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris is representing Nottingham City Council in a seven-day housing benefit appeal in the First-tier Tribunal starting on 2 February 2026.  Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/first-tier-tribunal-considers-supported-accommodation-scheme-in-7-day-trial/

David Lintott acted for the Spelthorne Borough Council. Conjoined appeals against refusal to grant planning permission and enforcement notice dismissed: 26 January 2026. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZqFDQV #CornerstoneBarristers #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt

Tom Cosgrove KC and Rowan Clapp are currently appearing in a planning Inquiry on behalf of Babergh District Council considering proposals for a solar farm.  https://cornerstonebarristers.com/land-at-grove-farm-bentley-inquiry-concerning-major-solar-farm-and-heritage-landscape-impacts-in-suffolk/

Read our new article "The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Wales: extending protections from discrimination to Welsh contract-holders", by Sarah Salmon and Alistair Cantor. cornerstonebarristers.com/the-renters-... #rentersrights #landlordandtenantlegislation #rentaldiscrimination #rentersrightsact

We are immensely proud to announce that Joint Head of Chambers Robin Green and Joint Head of Planning Robert Williams will both be appointed King’s Counsel. Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/double-succe...

Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London councils to “implement” proposals in their local implementation plan. Jack Parker appeared for the Appellant instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social. cornerstonebarristers.com/court-of-app...

Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood | Cornerstone Barristers

Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove a low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London borough councils to “implement” proposals in […]

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