Called in 2004
Areas of Practice
Business & Commercial, Crime, Local Authorities & Public Law, Personal Injury, Prison law, Property, Landlord & Tenant, Direct Public Access Barristers, Construction, Professional Negligence & Liability
We are very pleased that a number of our members have been ranked in the Legal 500 2021: Dr Onyoja Momoh as a Leading Junior for Children Law (Public and Private), Kyle Squire as a Rising Star in the same category and Antonia Halker as a Leading Junior in Property Litigation. All are highly skilled, robust advocates. To book, please contact our clerks.
The easiest way to contact our clerks is by email at clerks@5pumpcourt.com or by telephone. Please call our family clerks on 020 7632 7852 or 020 7632 7851; our civil clerk on 020 7632 7862 and our criminal clerk on 020 7632 7853. After 5.30pm please call 07976 368031.
Many courts are continuing to conduct hearings remotely. Our members have extensive experience of remote hearings, and can advise on preparation and tactics and effectively represent clients at such hearings. We are able to host hearings and conferences by Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Contact us at clerks@5pumpcourt.com for more information
5 Pump Court Chambers stands firmly against racism in any form. We are proud of the diversity of our Chambers, and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We also accept that there is always more we could do, and we are ready to listen and to learn.
Kemi Ojitiku acted in the recent case of K (Children: Placement Orders) representing a father in long and complex proceedings regarding whether care and placement orders, and adoption orders, should be made. The CA ordered that the matter be remitted to a fresh tribunal.
Nancy Williams has written for littlelaw on ongoing issues in Nigeria relating to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Jo Morris, a member of our criminal team, has written for The Times arguing that breaches of the Official Secrets Act do not need further protection.
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Personal Injury: acting for both Claimants and Defendants, Dickon is regularly instructed in relation to all aspects of litigation, whether it be for his specialised advocacy skills, drafting pleadings or advising in relation to liability or quantum. Claims range from the more typical road traffic accident, to accidents at work, to those involving occupier’s liability or the package travel regulations.
Consumer Credit: Dickon acts for both creditors and debtors and has extensive experience of claims relating in particular to running account and fixed term credit, as well as PPI issues, counterclaims for harassment, declarations as to unfair relationships and fraud.Commercial: handling breach of contract and debt recovery claims of all descriptions.
Housing: dealing with residential possession claims, particularly where there are allegations of anti-social behaviour.“Dickon really did a fantastic job and the client (both lay and professional) was very happy with how everything was handled. Dickon was patient, thorough, professional and clearly most capable for what turned out to be a tricky case in many respects” - Defence Solicitor (following an acquittal in a 9-day fraud trial)
Tubridy v Sarwar [2012] 3 All E.R. 359 – dealing with the proper interpretation of CPR part 45 in respect of the assessment of costs.
5 Pump Court
Temple, London
EC4Y 7AP
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LDE 497 Chancery Lane
Hours
8.30 am until 7.00 pm
Urgent out-of-hours
07976 368031