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What the Team is Known For

Pump Court Chambers' barristers have established expertise in the consistory courts and the Court of Arches. They are well versed in handling religious discrimination and human rights cases, church property and relic matters, and employment and discipline work as it relates to the clergy. The set is praised for its ability to "offer advice and expertise from both a broad and wide perspective." Members of Pump Court Chambers acted for the Revd William Bulloch, accused of adultery and additional misconduct.

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Ruth Arlow
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Band 1

Ruth Arlow is an eminent practitioner with an unusually broad and well-respected ecclesiastical practice. She is Chancellor of the Diocese of Salisbury and Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of London. She regularly appears in the consistory courts, the Court of Arches and Clergy Discipline Tribunals.

"Ruth Arlow is so wise and calm."

"Ruth is a beacon of clarity and fairness. Immensely personable, she has a fierce intellect and an extensive knowledge of ecclesiastical law which she applies with appropriate sensitivity and rigour."

Justin Gau
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Justin Gau
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Justin Gau is a respected junior whose practice spans the full scope of ecclesiastical law. He is Chancellor of the Diocese of Bristol and Deputy Chancellor of theDiocesesof Lincoln and Bath and Wells. Gau has also appeared in the consistory courts as an advocate and in the Court of Appeal as an ecclesiastical law expert.

"Justin Gau is committed to his clients and will use his extensive repertoire of advocacy to fight their case. Mr Gau's personal and lived experience of the Church brings a USP to his work."

"Justin Gau is a superb lawyer in every way. I have every confidence in him to do an excellent job every time."

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Mark Ruffell
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Mark Ruffell is a leading junior in ecclesiastical law. He is Chancellor of the Diocese of Gloucester and Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Winchester, and is also instructed by petitioners and parties opponent in the consistory courts. He is particularly skilled in faculty proceedings regarding church buildings.

"Mr Ruffell is a pleasure to work with. He has the hat-trick of being affable, professional and knowledgeable, both inside and outside the courtroom."

"I have found Mark to be excellent with clients. He has an excellent understanding of criminal law and procedure and is always well prepared. You feel that with him you are in a safe pair of hands."

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Ruth Arlow
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Justin Gau
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Justin Gau
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Mark Ruffell
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