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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.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 2d
The Galilee Paradox: What’s going on in the case law on amendments in the ET? by Ezra Macdonald

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The Galilee Paradox: what’s going on in the case law on amendments in the ET?
Abstract This post summarises the current state of the authorities, and observes what appears to be an inconsistency in the case law: Galilee and Reuters and Szymoniak say that granting an amendment c...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 2d
Mark Ruffell prosecutes a drug gang who were jailed for smuggling £64m of cocaine into the UK on a speedboat #CriminalLaw

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Mark Ruffell prosecutes a drug gang who were jailed for smuggling £64m of cocaine into UK on a speedboat
Mark Ruffell, prosecuting, told the court, “Darkness, secrecy and a huge amount of planning are involved in what takes place.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 3d
A big welcome to our new common law pupils, Frances Easton and Alyzeh Alam, and our specialist criminal pupil, Elliot Wright, who joined us last week.

Joseph Sworder and Natalya Evans will officially join Pump Court on 20th October as probationary tenants in the family team.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 7d
Hester Calder, instructed by Mishma Muambe of Andrew Storch Solicitors, represented a client for sentencing, having been charged with PWITS Class A. #CriminalLaw

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Hester Calder secures SSO for a client charged with PWITS
Hester Calder, instructed by Mishma Muambe of Andrew Storch Solicitors, represented a client for sentencing, having been charged with PWITS Class A.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 7d
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court’s members have obtained 82 individual rankings in the Legal 500 2026, including 21 new rankings and 12 promotions across 11 of our key practice areas.

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The Legal 500 2026
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court’s members have obtained 82 individual rankings in the Legal 500 2026, including 21 new rankings and 12 promotions this year across our key practice areas a...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 9d
‘What a Relief’ – How to succeed on CPR 3.9 Applications for Relief from Sanctions

Tim Salisbury is joined by Henry Hawkesworth in a new episode of the Pump Court Civil Law Podcast to discuss applications for relief from sanctions under CPR r.3.9.

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‘What a Relief’ - How to succeed on CPR 3.9 Applications for Relief from Sanctions
Tim Salisbury is joined by Henry Hawkesworth in a new episode of the Pump Court Civil Law Podcast to discuss applications for relief from sanctions under CPR r.3.9.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 10d
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly Children Law Update.

This Autumn issue has been written by Isabella Thomas-Kelly and Emily Chapman.

Private law update: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2025/09/29/p...

Public law update: www.pumpcourtchambers.com/2025/09/29/p...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 10d
We are delighted to welcome back Cordelia Williams following her maternity leave.

Cordelia was called to the Bar in 2014 and is a family practitioner who specialises in financial remedies and private law children matters.

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Cordelia Williams returns from maternity leave
We are delighted to welcome back Cordelia Williams following her maternity leave.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 14d
We're pleased to announce that Paul Mertens will be speaking at the Eversheds Sutherland 2025 Global Investigations Conference: Culture, Compliance, Cooperation, Technology, taking place in London on October 7, 2025
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 16d
Congratulations to Carol Cheng, who tackled Tough Mudder over the weekend alongside the commercial litigation and insolvency team at Francis Wilks & Jones in support of Wessex Heartbeat.

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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 17d
Jennifer Lee will be speaking at The Law Society’s Online Classroom on Navigating Tax in Divorce, taking place on Tuesday 23 September 2025 between 12 - 1pm.

For further information, and to book your place, please visit The Law Society website.

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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 20d
Many congratulations to Roy Donnelly, who has joined Chambers as a tenant.

Roy specialises in health professional regulatory and disciplinary matters, clinical negligence, inquests/inquiries, and general health law advice.

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Roy Donnelly joins Pump Court Chambers as a tenant
Many congratulations to Roy Donnelly, who has joined Chambers as a tenant. Roy specialises in health professional regulatory and disciplinary matters, clinical negligence, inquests / inquiries, and ge...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 23d
This is your reminder that Pump Court offers the full range of NCDR services from our facilities in London, Winchester, and Canterbury, including pFDRs, arbitration, and mediation. #NCDR #ADR #FinancialRemedies #PFDR #pDRA

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our Alternative Dispute Resolution team offer a range of services to assist parties to resolve their issues in a cost-effective manner.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 24d
In this Episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Pump Court’s Louisa Simpson speaks with Emma Davies of Everys Solicitors about all things tactics & strategy for best outcomes, against the backdrop of professional regulation in the Healthcare sphere. #Civilpodcast

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Case strategy in professional regulation for healthcare professionals
In this Episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Pump Court’s Louisa Simpson speaks with Emma Davies of Everys Solicitors about all things tactics & strategy for best outcomes, against the backdrop of profes...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 28d
We would like to thank everyone who joined us for last night’s party in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. Despite the rainy weather, it was great to catch up with colleagues and friends.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · 28d
Chambers is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee will be part of the Bar Council delegation to the UAE next week and will be speaking at the family law conference in Dubai on 16th September.

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Jennifer Lee to speak at the Bar Council family law conference in Dubai “Family law in transition – disputes across borders" on 16th September 2025 as part of the Bar Council delegation to the UAE
Chambers is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee will be part of the Bar Council delegation to the UAE next week and will be speaking at the family law conference in Dubai on 16th September.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 9
“I’m so stressed”… But what is stress really? How does it impact our bodies? And what can we do about it? Maria Henty is joined by Samantha Hawkins to explore all things stress.

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The impact of stress - with Samantha Hawkins
“I’m so stressed”… But what is stress really? How does it impact our bodies? And what can we do about it? Maria Henty is joined by Samantha Hawkins to explore all things stress.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 9
Duty of Care of Highway Authorities for Grass Verges and the Evidential Issues in a Section 58 Defence – by Palak Sikri

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Duty of Care of Highway Authorities for Grass Verges and the Evidential Issues in a Section 58 Defence - by Palak Sikri
Karpasitis v Hertfordshire City Council [2025] EWCA Civ 788 - Duty of Care of Highway Authorities for Grass Verges and the Evidential Issues in a Section 58 Defence
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 5
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to be able to offer Private DRA, which, much like Private FDR, addresses the growing need for a non-court based space for early neutral evaluation in private children cases #PDRA #ChildrenLaw #FamilyLaw #NCDR www.pumpcourtchambers.com/legal-servic...
Private DRA
Practitioners will be familiar with the Private FDR process and the benefits of instructing a specialist barrister to provide an indication in respect of parties’ finances
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 4
We are delighted to announce that Emily Chapman has been selected to join the National YRes Committee

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Emily Chapman appointed to National YRes Committee
We are delighted to announce that Emily Chapman has been selected to join the National YRes Committee. YRes is Resolution’s network of family law professionals at the start of their careers. It exists...
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Family Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · Sep 4
Potanina v Potanin (No. 2) [2025] EWCA Civ 1136 (04 September 2025): Re-hearing of wife's appeal against an order refusing leave to pursue a claim for financial relief following a foreign divorce. Appeal allowed and leave granted. www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 3
We are very pleased to announce that Michael Jones KC appointed Deputy High Court Judge

Michael will continue his regular practice at Deans Court alongside his new appointment.

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Michael Jones KC appointed Deputy High Court Judge
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has appointed Door Tenant, Michael Jones KC...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 2
The Pupil Perspective with Alvaro Loxton, Hannah Tickle, and Victoria Steet.

The pupils talk all things pupillage, including lessons learned and tips for the next generation.

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The Pupil Perspective with Alvaro Loxton, Hannah Tickle, and Victoria Steet
Mark Ablett hosts Alvaro Loxton, Hannah Tickle, and Victoria Tickle - three of Pump Court's pupils, all of whom were made tenants on their application.
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Sep 2
We are very pleased to announce that Naomi Gyane has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.

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Naomi Gyane appointed as a Deputy District Judge
We are very pleased to announce that Naomi Gyane has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales. Naomi will be sitting on the South Eastern Circuit within...
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Pump Court Chambers @pumpcourtchambers.bsky.social · Aug 27
Chambers is pleased to announce that Mark Ablett has been appointed to Resolution’s Financial Remedy, Pensions and Tax Committee. Mark is thrilled to join the committee and looks forward to meaningfully contributing to the committee’s important work.

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Mark Ablett appointed to Resolution’s Financial Remedy, Pensions and Tax Committee
Chambers is pleased to announce that Mark Ablett has been appointed to Resolution’s Financial Remedy, Pensions and Tax Committee.
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