Simon Bell was praised by his client for his “calm countenance” in a recent case heard by Deputy District Judge Evans.
Read the full article here: cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-con...
#CornerstoneBarristers #PrivateLaw
Joana Setzer, Cornerstone Barristers will be part of a discussion panel at the LSE/ClientEarth Clinic Presentation: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown?
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Sarah Salmon will be joining sector experts at Devonshires’ event in Cardiff on 31 March 2026 for an in-depth exploration of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, the latest Building Regulations changes, and the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements.
Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0
@estelledehon.bsky.social and Riccardo Calzavara acted in this matter, instructed by Ricardo Gama and Lily Hartley-Matthews of Leigh Day, appearing on behalf of BQO.
New High Court ruling: R (BQO) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin)
• Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented
• Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies
Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...
We are proud to share that Jeremy Ogilvie‑Harris has been nominated for Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2026. A well‑earned recognition of his dedication to access to justice and his impactful pro bono work throughout 2025.
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #Barristers #CornerstoneBarristers
Paul Marshall was featured on the British Scandal podcast discussing the Post Office Horizon scandal.
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
https://bit.ly/3N53wLd
📖 Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/4su8nV3
#CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast
Cornerstone’s Estelle Dehon KC, will be a panel speaker at the Public Law and the Planet Conference on 3 March at Great Hall, King's College London discussing 'Domestic courts and climate change: challenges and opportunities'.
#publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers
Alistair Cantor and Luke Decker will host a free webinar on 30 March 2026 as the implementation of Act on 1 May fast approaches.
Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24cl...
#rentersrights #freewebinar #Act #property #housing #barristers
Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February.
To book, click here.
https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda
#judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure
Andrew Lane and Riccardo Calzavara, are hosting a free webinar on 16 March on the 'Housing Act 2004 & the Private Rented Sector – where are we now?'.
Register now.
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#housingact2004 #property #housing #barristers
We are pleased to welcome Simon Bell to Chambers as a new tenant.
Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects.
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David Lintott acted on this renewed application for permission to bring a claim for judicial review of the Forestry Commission’s decision to screen out an Environmental Impact Assessment.
https://bit.ly/4rFTFtX
#cornerstonebarristers #judicialreview #environmentalimpactassessment #barrister
On Friday 8 May, Cornerstone Barristers will be represented at the PEBA Annual Conference 2026.
This event is being chaired by Tom Cosgrove KC, while Harriet Townsend KC and Robert Williams will speak in a session.
#PEBA #annualconference2026 #planningandenvironment
Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris is representing Nottingham City Council in a seven-day housing benefit appeal in the First-tier Tribunal starting on 2 February 2026.
Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/first-tier-tribunal-cons...
David Lintott acted for the Spelthorne Borough Council. Conjoined appeals against refusal to grant planning permission and enforcement notice dismissed: 26 January 2026.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZqFDQV
#CornerstoneBarristers #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt
Tom Cosgrove KC and Rowan Clapp are currently appearing in a planning Inquiry on behalf of Babergh District Council considering proposals for a solar farm.
cornerstonebarristers.com/land-at-grove-farm-bentl...
Read our new article "The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Wales: extending protections from discrimination to Welsh contract-holders", by Sarah Salmon and Alistair Cantor.
cornerstonebarristers.com/the-renters-...
#rentersrights #landlordandtenantlegislation #rentaldiscrimination #rentersrightsact
We are immensely proud to announce that Joint Head of Chambers Robin Green and Joint Head of Planning Robert Williams will both be appointed King’s Counsel.
Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/double-succe...
Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London councils to “implement” proposals in their local implementation plan.
Jack Parker appeared for the Appellant instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
cornerstonebarristers.com/court-of-app...
We are delighted to welcome Andrew Bisbey as our new Senior Clerk, leading our practice management team.
Read more about the appointment here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...
#PublicLaw
This means Cornerstone now has representation across the UK, Welsh and Scottish Government panels.
Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/chambers-sec...
We’re proud to announce new government panel appointments for Chambers. Clare Parry and Sarah Salmon join the Welsh Government A Panel, Alistair Cantor is appointed to the B Panel, and David Welsh becomes Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government.
High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge.
The Claimant was represented by @estelledehon.bsky.social, Ruchi Parekh, and Hannah Taylor, instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-h...
📢 Our latest Cornerstone Housing Newsletter is now live!
Edited by Sarah Salmon and Tara O'Leary, this edition brings together a rich collection of insights with a strong spotlight on the Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for the housing sector.
cornerstonebarristers.com/housing-news...
The Court of Appeal today considers the scope of a London Borough’s duty to implement and retain a traffic scheme as part of the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.
Jack Parker is instructed in this matter by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
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Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG
Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?"
Learn more: https://bit.ly/490kl2u
David Welsh was instructed as junior counsel for the interveners.
Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/supreme-cour...
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The UK Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited decision in Keir and Daly v HM Advocate - a ruling with major implications for how sexual offence cases are handled in Scotland.
The Court found the current approach breaches the right to a fair trial.
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