Six Pump Court's team has 'a wide range of expertise in planning and environmental law'. Stephen Hockman KC has an excellent track record in handling cases concerning environmental issues, and recently acted as counsel to a major steel producer regarding allegations of dust nuisance. Turning to the juniors, Noémi Byrd represented the claimant in McLeish v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a Court of Appeal case concerning the issue of the legal ramifications of an apparent error on an original, definitive map of public rights of way.

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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.

Stephen Hockman KC

‘He is an excellent communicator. A technically brilliant KC.’

William Upton KC

Megan Thomas KC

‘Megan has a measured, strategic approach. She puts clients at ease.'

Robert Griffiths KC

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.