‘Stephen is a true expert – dedicated, accessible and hugely conscientious.'
'Leading set in environmental law' Six Pump Court is well regarded for housing a team of 'specialists in environmental law'. In a prominent highlight for the set, a silk and two juniors - Stephen Hockman KC, Charles Morgan and Nicholas Ostrowski respectively - appeared before the Supreme Court in The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd, a case arising from longrunning litigation over alleged sewage discharges into the Manchester Ship Canal. The main issues in the case focus on the operation of the sewerage system in England and Wales, and the liability of undertakers for polluting discharges. In another matter, Christopher Badger is representing a waste recycling company in judicial review proceedings concerning the company's proposed exportation of hazardous waste to Norway.
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Testimonials
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- 'Richard Constable and Ryan Barrow engage and take active control of case management.'
- 'Richard Constable and Ryan Barrow are excellent. They make a formidable team.'
- 'The clerks are all fantastic but Ryan Barrow really stands out - he is a pleasure to deal with, nothing ever feels too much trouble and he's very proactive.'
- 'The clerks provide an excellent service.'
- 'This set punches above its weight and have a number of counsel who are absolutely at the top of the game.'
- 'The set's regulatory and environmental work is particularly strong.'
- 'The clerks are highly efficient and proactive.'
- 'I always feel in safe hands with the clerks at Six Pump Court.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
‘A silk who has excellent environmental and regulatory legal knowledge, and delivers pragmatic advice well.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘Gordon is practical, robust and provides sterling advice.’
‘Christopher is a true environmental specialist.'
‘Mark is a very safe pair of hands on all manner of environmental matters.’
‘A pragmatic and very organised junior.'
‘Richard is adaptable, pragmatic and takes the bigger picture into account.'
‘An extremely bright barrister, whose levelheaded manner helps to put clients at their ease.’
‘Brendon is particularly excellent in cases of immense technical complexity. He presents them in a comprehensible narrative.’
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
‘Gordon is practical, robust and provides sterling advice.’
‘Christopher is a true environmental specialist.'
‘Mark is a very safe pair of hands on all manner of environmental matters.’
‘A pragmatic and very organised junior.'
‘Richard is adaptable, pragmatic and takes the bigger picture into account.'
‘An extremely bright barrister, whose levelheaded manner helps to put clients at their ease.’
‘Brendon is particularly excellent in cases of immense technical complexity. He presents them in a comprehensible narrative.’