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39 Essex Chambers is a leading set based in London, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Our barristers offer a depth of expertise in a range of specialist sectors and practice areas.
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Dove J Quashes Permission for Retail Development
The High Court (Dove J) has quashed planning permission for a retail development in Horsham, West Sussex. The Claimant, Mr Haxby had challenged the permission on the grounds that the… Read more »
New Art and Contested Heritage book by Chambers team
We are delighted to let you know of the imminent publication of a new book on art, heritage, planning and property law by Richard Harwood QC, David Sawtell and Catherine… Read more »
Planning, Environment and Property 20th Anniversary Special Edition Newsletter
As Joint Heads of the Planning, Environmental & Property Group at 39 Essex Chambers, we are delighted to introduce this Special Anniversary Edition of our Newsletter, marking 20 years since… Read more »
Challenge brought by the Good Law Project to the award of contracts for antibody tests
The Technology and Construction Court has heard the Good Law Project’s challenge to the Government’s decisions to award various contracts to Abingdon Health for the development, manufacture and supply of… Read more »
Posthumous use of embryo with a surrogate
The High Court has heard an application from Ted Jennings, a widower, for a declaration that it is lawful to use an embryo, jointly created with his and his late… Read more »
A Victory for Gillick Competence
The Supreme Court has refused Quincy Bell’s application for permission to appeal in the matter of Bell v Tavistock – a challenge to Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Gender… Read more »
Hannah Fry Joins Chambers
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Hannah Fry has joined Chambers. Hannah joins from 3 Hare Court with a broad commercial, construction and public law practice. She has a… Read more »
Jenni Richards QC and Kate Grange QC shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year’ by The Lawyer Awards 2022
39 Essex Chambers is absolutely delighted to announce that Jenni Richards QC and Kate Grange QC have been shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year’ by The Lawyer Awards 2022. The… Read more »
DCO Decision on Avon Gorge Rail Scheme
The Secretary of State for Transport has issued a minded to decision in favour of a development consent order for a new rail scheme from Portishead to Bristol, running along… Read more »
Planning Permission granted for Solar Park in Cambridgeshire
Planning permission was granted by South Cambridgeshire District Council on 14 April 2022 for a major solar park to be located on Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land (BMVAL). While… Read more »
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