High Court to consider lawfulness of Inspectors’ treatment of new 10% BNG requirement in two linked section 288 challenges. #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain

Robert Williams acts for the Secretary of State in both the Fairfax and Vistry Claims. Wayne Beglan and Olivia Davies act for Hertsmere BC, the second defendant in the Fairfax claim. Learn more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-to-…

The High Court has dismissed a challenge to a licensing authority’s use of remote hearings. Matt Lewin, a member of our licensing team, represented the London Borough of Lewisham. Read his case update and register for his webinar here: cornerstonebarristers.com/remote-licensi… #LicensingLaw

In an early indication of the wider implications of the UK Supreme Court's judgment in Finch v Surrey, permission for oil drilling in Lincolnshire has been quashed. @estelledehon KC and Lois Lane acted for SOS Biscathorpe, instructed by Leigh Day. cornerstonebarristers.com/lincolnshire-o…

Congratulations to @estelledehon KC who has been named Lawyer of the Week by The Times and The Sunday Times in recognition of a challenge to permission for a metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria. Read Estelle's interview in the Times here: thetimes.com/uk/law/article…

High Court upholds revocation of certificate of lawfulness where false information was submitted in respect of the location of piling work. Jack Parker successfully represented Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Read the full case update and judgment here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-uph… #PlanningLaw

The legal challenge to the controversial underground coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria has been successful on four grounds. @estelledehon KC and Rowan Clapp were instructed in this matter by Richard Buxton Solicitors. Read their in-depth case update here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cumbria-coal-m… #Planning

We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris and Hannah Taylor as new tenants after the successful completion of their 12-month pupillages in Chambers. Learn more about their work here: cornerstonebarristers.com/jeremy-ogilvie…

Today, Sam Fowles appears at the Supreme Court (led by Christopher Knight of 11 Kings Bench Walk) in a key case on freedom of information. He represents journalist Brendan Montague, challenging whether public bodies can combine public interests to justify withholding information.

This week, Cornerstone Barristers will appear in the Court of Appeal in Frack Free Balcombe Residents Association (acting through Sue Taylor) v Secretary of State. Tom Cosgrove KC & Ben Du Feu represent the Secretary of State, while Ruchi Parekh, will appear for the Appellant.

A New Era for Onshore Renewables? ⚡ An in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of renewable energy in the UK, focusing on onshore wind, solar power, and grid connectivity challenges. ➡️ Key policy changes ➡️ Key challenges Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/the-clean-ener…

Tomorrow, top-rated planning and environmental law barrister Nina Pindham will speak at the Nature, Climate & Land: International Law & Public Policy Roundtable at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the Cambridge University  #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw

📢 Exciting News: Cornerstone Barristers appoints Nadia Biles Davies as our new CEO! Nadia brings a wealth of experience as a results-driven leader, with a proven track record in strategic growth & innovation. Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-ba… #Leadership #Law

Kuljit Bhogal KC secures possession order for Manchester City Council to remove tent encampment The court ruled in favour of the council, stating the encampment was unlawful & alternative support was available. Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/kuljit-bhogal-… #PublicLaw

Local authority ordered to pay costs after wrongly prosecuting private hire operator Lucky Seven Taxis. Matt Lewin, a member of Cornerstone Barristers’ Licensing Team, was instructed by the defendant through direct access. More here: cornerstonebarristers.com/council-ordere… #LicensingLaw

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We're proud to announce that Harriet Townsend has today been appointed King’s Counsel! A standout barrister in planning and environment law, Harriet is known for her clarity of thought, insight & advocacy. Chambers UK Bar 2025 describes her as “a master of communication”.

We're delighted to announce that Lily Foster has been promoted to Practice Manager at Cornerstone Barristers. Lily will support the practice of 20+ barristers. cornerstonebarristers.com/lily-foster-is… Congrats, Lily! 👏 #Clerking

Nina Pindham on the cover of The Planner. And an owl.

Join Jack Barber and Olivia Davies as they present the first webinar in our Business and Property Masterclass Series:  Mastering Disclosure in the Courts. Date: 9 June 2025 Time: 11 AM Venue: Zoom webinar 👉 Book now: f.mtr.cool/ftrualnkor