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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.
Attersley v UK Insurance Limited and the price of dithering: Court of Appeal closes the “late acceptance” loophole in fixed cost cases by Christopher Veal
To read the full blog, please follow the link below
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The Business & Commercial and Insolvency Teams invite you to a series of lunchtime webinars on key insolvency issues and practical challenges faced by practitioners.
Please visit our events page for further information and to register: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/category/eve...
Our Employment & Discrimination Team continues to grow in strength and reputation.
To build on this trajectory and meet increasing client demand, we invite applications from established practitioners with 10 years’+ experience.
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As part of International Women's Day 2026, Pump Court Chambers is very proud to celebrate all our talented barristers, judges, mediators, arbitrators, clerks and staff! #IWD2026 #Givetogain
The Mazur Appeal: Delegation, Supervision and the Conduct of Litigation by Christopher Veal
To read the full blog, please follow the link below
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Labeja v Shatochin – Paul Mertens acts in important case clarifying the Family Court’s powers to amend historic divorce decrees
To read the full article and judgment, please follow the link below
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CR v CO [2025] EWFC 494 (B) - Maria Henty successful in obtaining a Civil Restraint Order and a Pro Bono Costs Order.
To read the full judgment, please follow the link below
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Ellie Fargin represents Appellant in the Court of Appeal
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The window for applying to Pump Court for a mini-pupillage in Summer 2026 is now open until Monday, 30th March 2026.
Further information can be found on our website: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/join-us/mini...
Companies House identity verification: where this will actually matter – by Christopher Veal
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Lucie Taylor’s client acquitted of intentional strangulation after less than an hour of jury deliberation
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We are very proud to announce that Louisa Simpson has been recruited to the Football Association of Ireland’s Disciplinary Pool, as Legal Representative www.pumpcourtchambers.com/louisa-simps...
The Family Law Podcast – Privilege against self-incrimination in private children proceedings (Part 2)
To listen, please follow the link below
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The window for applying to Pump Court for a mini-pupillage in Summer 2026 will be open from Monday, 2nd until Monday, 30th March 2026
Please click the link below for further information and to familiarise yourself with the application process
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We are delighted to announce that the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans, has appointed Heather Platt to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, with effect from 02/03/26
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Four members of Pump Court’s criminal team appear in Court of Appeal cases
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Carol Cheng recently attended Riyadh International Disputes Week (RIDW), which took place on 1 – 5 February 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ed Wylde prosecutes child rapist and the ex-Mayor of Bracknell
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Chambers are pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee has been invited to speak at ThoughtLeaders4’s 4th Annual HNW Divorce Next Gen Summit on 12 March in London #TL4 #HNW #Divorce #FamilyLaw thoughtleaders4.com/tl4-high-net...
Louisa Simpson successful in High Court Appeal quashing Fitness to Practise outcome by NMC
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Sentencing Guidelines for HSE Offences and Public Bodies - By Mark Ruffell
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Christopher Pix prosecuted a man accused of raping and attempting to rape his wife
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In Part 1 of a two part special relating to privilege against self-incrimination, Leslie Samuels KC of Pump Court Chambers joins host Rebekah Batt to discuss the issue in the context of private children proceedings.
To listen, please follow the link below
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We are delighted that three members of Pump Court’s family team have been ranked as leading barristers in the latest edition of Doyle’s Guide
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We were very proud that Edward Boydell KC was invited to give a welcome speech on behalf of the Bar for Mr Justice Moody at his swearing in ceremony last week.
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Ed Wylde prosecutes stepfather who abused his stepdaughter #CriminalLaw
For further information about Ed’s practice, or to instruct him, please contact Tony George, Senior Criminal Clerk, on 020 7353 0711 or via email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Shona Love successful in securing disclosure of serious findings against serving police officer.
The decision attracted the interest of the Transparency Project, which reported on the case, and the judgment is also available on BAILII.
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The Family Law Podcast – Repeal of Presumption of Parental Involvement
Rebekah Batt is joined by Penny Howe KC, of Pump Court Chambers, and Sarah Williams, of Forsters.
To listen, please follow the link below
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After a three-day trial at Salisbury Crown Court, Edward Armitage secured an acquittal for his client, who had been charged with non- fatal strangulation.
Please click the link below for the full article
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We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly children law update, which we hope you find informative.
Alex’s private law update is here: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2026/01/15/p...
Meghan’s public law summary can be found here: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2026/01/15/p...