Chambers of Stephen Hockman QC

- Tel:
- Work 01622 688094
- Fax:
- Fax 01622 688096
- DX:
- 51967 MAIDSTONE-2
- Email:
- Web:
- www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Regional Bar: South Eastern Circuit
Crime
Six Pump Court's Kent offering is one of the largest in the region, with a wide range of practitioners and 'incredible strength in depth.' Recent highlights include Oliver Saxby QC leading the prosecution in a five-month fourteen defendant grooming trial following Operation Silk, a police investigation into child sexual exploitation in Oxford.
Leading Silks

Oliver Saxby QC - Six Pump Court ‘ A first-rate advocate: charm, persuasiveness and judgement personified. ’
Ranked: tier 1
Richard Barraclough QC - Six Pump Court ‘ Brilliant with clients, thoroughly prepared and an excellent presence in court. ’
Ranked: tier 1Leading Juniors

Danny Moore - Six Pump Court ‘ Bright, hard-working, and an exceptional advocate ’
Ranked: tier 1
Peter Alcock - Six Pump Court ‘ A high-quality barrister. ’
Ranked: tier 1
Simon Taylor - Six Pump Court ‘ An exceptional advocate who prosecutes and defends in the most serious cases. ’
Ranked: tier 1
Catherine Donnelly - Six Pump Court ‘ Prosecutes and defends in a wide range of cases. ’
Ranked: tier 2
John Fitzgerald - Six Pump Court ‘ A first-class advocate who possesses effortless charm. ’
Ranked: tier 2
Nina Ellin - Six Pump Court ‘ Provides clear and focused advice. ’
Ranked: tier 2
Kieran Brand - Six Pump Court ‘ An able and very talented junior; insightful, knowledgeable and on top of his case. ’
Ranked: tier 3
Tom Dunn - Six Pump Court ‘ Particularly recommended for clients requiring a high level of care. ’
Ranked: tier 3Employment
Six Pump Court is particularly notable for its presence in appeals work. Gordon Menzies is a key name to note - he represented the employer in Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice, which concerned pay progression policy for probation officers. Other areas of specialism for the employment team include TUPE and age discrimination.
Leading Juniors

Gordon Menzies - Six Pump Court ‘ Provides clients with a commercial, practical and solution-based approach. ’
Ranked: tier 1
Grace Cullen - Six Pump Court ‘ Excellent, approachable and an outstanding advocate. ’
Ranked: tier 1Family and children law
'Helpful and easy to deal with' set Six Pump Court is home to child law specialist Caroline Topping, who has particular experience in allegations of abuse, and Grant Armstrong, who practices across a broad range of family law matters.
Leading Juniors

Caroline Topping - Six Pump Court ‘ A brilliant advocate who is particularly knowledgeable on non-accidental injury cases. ’
Ranked: tier 4
Grant Armstrong - Six Pump Court ‘ A strong family law generalist. ’
Ranked: tier 4Leading Sets
Leading Sets - ranked: tier 3
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