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Cornerstone members instructed in the Examination into National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project

Cornerstone members instructed in the Examination into National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project

Over the past six months, members of Cornerstone Barristers have been instructed on behalf of a number of participants, including the main host authorities,...

05 Aug 2026
Third Edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud available for purchase

Third Edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud available for purchase

Today is the publication date for the 3rd edition of ‘Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud’, written by Andrew Lane from Cornerstone Barristers’ Housing, Property...

30 Jul 2026
How the Climate Change Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice is Influencing Domestic Jurisprudence

How the Climate Change Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice is Influencing Domestic Jurisprudence

The International Court of Justice published its Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change exactly one year ago today. Unsurprisingly,...

23 Jul 2026
£1 million fine following fatal incident at Gloucestershire cement plant

£1 million fine following fatal incident at Gloucestershire cement plant

Jemima Lovatt represented the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the prosecution of Dragon Alfa Cement Limited following the death of an employee at...

23 Jul 2026

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