Elliott Wright recently appeared at Ealing Magistrates’ Court on behalf of the London Borough of Ealing in proceedings concerning statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/elliott-wrig...
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Pump Court Chambers is one of the UK’s premier common law chambers, with deep strength in civil, criminal, and family law. Our barristers and clerks are approachable, straightforward, and focused on solving problems quickly and cost-effectively.
We are very proud that Pump Court and its members have continued to be ranked in Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027 Click the link below to see full details of this year’s rankings. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/pump-court-c...
It was a pleasure to host an enjoyable afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason last Friday, with a delicious array of finger foods, drinks, and a selection of the finest teas. Many thanks to the lovely Ladies who attended, and we look forward to hosting again next year!
Chambers is pleased to announce that John-Paul Fitzgibbon has been invited to speak at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) in Sanremo, Italy, on 29 October as an expert speaker in weapons law. For further information, please follow the link below iihl.org/portfolio-it...
Ed Wylde represented X, who had been charged with serious sexual offences. After legal argument on the first day of trial, the judge made a ruling with the effect that the prosecution could not continue with the case. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/ed-wylde-suc...
Jennifer Swan represented Swindon Borough Council in Re Ellana (a child) (Fact-Finding: Head Injury) [2026] EWFC 272 (B), which concerned a serious head injury suffered by a 15-month-old child. To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/re-ellana-a-...
In the latest Legal Voices interview, The Centre for Legal Leadership speaks to John-Paul Fitzgibbon, barrister, advisor, speaker and mentor, about his career spanning the Royal Navy and legal profession Read the full Legal Voices interview here: www.legalleadership.co.uk/viewpoints/l...
Final chance to register for our Online Pupillage Evening tomorrow! Please join us for an online evening exploring all aspects of pupillage at Pump Court To register via Zoom, please follow the link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are very pleased that Rebecca Austin has joined Pump Court as a tenant in our criminal team, effective 1st October 2026. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/rebecca-aust...
Ruba Huleihel defends man found not guilty of two charges of sexual assault To read the news article, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/ruba-huleihe...
Please join us for an online evening exploring all aspects of pupillage at Pump Court Chambers Tuesday 6th October 2026 5 pm – 6:30 pm To register via Zoom, please follow the link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are delighted to announce that Frances Easton and Elliott Wright have accepted offers of tenancy following the successful completion of their respective pupillages. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/frances-east...
The Family Law Podcast – Enforcement of Financial Remedy Orders To listen, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/the-family-l...
Rebecca Paterson, assisted by Alex Courtnage, successfully defends nurse accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with patient detained under the Mental Health Act To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/rebecca-pate...
Ellie Fargin prosecuted Christopher Cotton for sexual offending against three victims that resulted in an 18-year sentence The case attracted significant media interest, including the Hampshire police website: www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshi... www.pumpcourtchambers.com/ellie-fargin...
Ruba Huleihel prosecutes man convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl To read the full news article, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/ruba-huleihe...
Maria Henty Successfully Represents Father in Schooling Dispute For the full judgment, please follow the link below caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/... Full citation: CBM v MBS [2026] EWFC 265 (B) www.pumpcourtchambers.com/maria-henty-...
Elliott Wright’s client received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/elliott-wrig...
Ruba Huleihel defends man found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/ruba-huleihe...
Edward Armitage successfully defends his client charged with intentional strangulation and two counts of assault by beating To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/edward-armit...
The Family Law Podcast – The changes over the past two decades and the development of pFDR To listen, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/the-changes-...
In the latest episode of the Civil Law podcast, Louisa Simpson and Christopher Veal are joined by Sam Comb of Morgan Sports Law to discuss ‘Beyond the Positive Test: WADA 2027 and the future of anti-doping law’. To listen, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/the-civil-la...
Please join us for an online evening exploring all aspects of pupillage at Pump Court Chambers Tuesday 6th October 2026 5 pm – 6:30 pm To register via Zoom, please follow the link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
John Chapman joins Pump Court Chambers as Deputy Senior Criminal Clerk www.pumpcourtchambers.com/john-chapman...
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Lee has been shortlisted for “Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year” at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2026. The awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions within the field of family law. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/jennifer-lee...
On 17th July 2026, Annabel Hazlitt appeared in the Court of Appeal, successful in appealing a sentence imposed in the Crown Court sitting at Winchester as wrong in principle. To read the full news item, please follow the link below www.pumpcourtchambers.com/annabel-hazl...
We are pleased to announce that Lily Constance Brett has joined our family team as a probationary tenant. Lily welcomes instructions across the full spectrum of family law. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/lily-brett-j...
In this latest episode, Rebekah Batt is joined by Edward Cooke, Charlotte Millard and Victoria Ellis to discuss “Putting Children First” following the publication of the Family Solutions Group Report of the same title in March of this year. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/the-family-l...
Christopher Pix’s client was acquitted of a s18 GBH assault after a 3-day trial at Salisbury Crown Court. His client, a serving prisoner at HMP Guys Marsh, was alleged to have attacked a fellow inmate with a weapon. www.pumpcourtchambers.com/christopher-...
In this episode, The Family Law Podcast meets Annmarie Carvalho’s Staying Sane in Law podcast for an exciting chat about the ups and downs of family law! www.pumpcourtchambers.com/the-family-l...
