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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24clKmKETGKbrPfw-A-yoQ#/registration
#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.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXQl9gTjS_CoI9oTn9FjMQ#/registration
#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: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/first-tier-tribunal-considers-supported-accommodation-scheme-in-7-day-trial/
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.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/land-at-grove-farm-bentley-inquiry-concerning-major-solar-farm-and-heritage-landscape-impacts-in-suffolk/
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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🌎 COP30 opens in Belém, Brazil, with fast-paced progress on delivery:
– Loss & Damage fund operational
– Adaptation support advancing
– New Green Digital Action Hub + AI Climate Institute launched
Read our COP30 explainer here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cop30-and-cl...
Stay current with the most significant developments in planning and environmental law from the past 12 months, delivered by Hannah Taylor and Jackson Sirica.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/
#CaseLawUpdate #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalInsights #CPD
Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469
#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469
#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
Development & Nature: Navigating a Whirlwind Year of Change! 🌪️🌳
The relationship between development and the natural environment has never been more complex.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/
#EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #NutrientNeutrality
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nick White, Principal Adviser for Biodiversity Net Gain, will deliver a keynote speech at our Planning Day!
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/
#PlanningDay #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #KeynoteSpeaker #EnvironmentalPolicy #UKPlanning
Public awareness of our inadequate sewerage infrastructure is at an all-time high, compounded by the effects of climate change.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/
#SustainableDrainage #SewerageInfrastructure #PlanningLaw #ClimateChange #FloodRisk #NPPF #PlanningAppeals
Upcoming Seminar: Section 204 (Homelessness) Appeals – The Suitability of Accommodation
To book, click the link below.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/suitability-of-part-7-offers-of-accommodation-a-panel-discussion/
#HousingLaw #Homelessness #LegalSeminar #Lawyers #LocalAuthority #LegalAid
