Cecilia Barrett in Re B (A Child) [2015] EWCA Civ 974
The Judge at first instance heard submissions and considered a section 47 report prepared by social workers, along with a letter from the child’s school. The Judge made an order that…
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The Judge at first instance heard submissions and considered a section 47 report prepared by social workers, along with a letter from the child’s school. The Judge made an order that…
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The winner is to be announced at the annual dinner on 8th October 2015.
The shortlisting is a recognition of John’s dedication and excellence in the field of Children’s law.
The President handed down judgment on 19 June 2015 in Re S and T (children) [2015] EWHC 1753 (Fam) determining that it is possible to dispense with parental consent in a Hague…
John Vater QC appeared in Re M [2015] EWHC 1433 (Fam), in which the President made emergency orders in wardship requiring the return of a number of children to the jurisdiction following…
Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that James Dove has accepted an offer of tenancy and will join Chambers immediately.
James practices in all areas of family law and has…
The Court, consisting of the President, Black, L.J. and Briggs, L.J., unanimously dismissed the father’s appeal (permission having been granted by King, L.J.) and will give judgment after Easter. The…
Chambers is delighted to announce the arrival of Vicky Reynolds, who joins Chambers and strengthens our Child law team.
John Vater QC appeared for the father in this case involving home donation of sperm. The mother was a homosexual woman and had met the father on a website called…
The appeal concerned the decision of Roberts J at first instance to order the return of three children to the Republic of Ireland pursuant to the 1980 Hague Convention. The…
The child suffered from a rare medical condition known as Benign Enlargement of the Subarachnoid Spaces (BESS), which predisposed him to suffering brain injuries. The Local Authority and the experts…
Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce the forthcoming appointment of Damian Garrido as Queen’s Counsel in the listpublished on 14th January 2015. The ceremony will take place at Westminster on 16th February…