Our work covers all areas of family law, with particular expertise in the following areas:
Mavis Amonoo-Acquah, instructed by West Berkshire Council, as intervenors in LM (A Child) (Interim Welfare Arrangements) [2025] EWHC 3243 (Fam); an application by 15-year-old for order allowing him to live with…
We are pleased to announce that Hannah McSorley has qualified as a financial arbitrator and is now a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Hannah’s qualification enables her to…
Frances Harris delivered a seminar on Autism and Family Law to Dawson Cornwell this week. With a postgraduate Certificate in Autism and lived experience as a Mother of neurodivergent children…
Jason Green, instructed by Broadway Solicitors, represented the First Respondent Mother in F v M & Anor [2025] EWFC 454 (B); a fact-finding in private law proceedings, concerning father’s allegations against…
Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that Jason Green has been shortlisted for Family barrister of the year at this year’s Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026.
Jason is recognised as a…
John Vater KC, instructed by RWK Goodman, represented the 3rd Respondent (L) a very young child in A Council v JC & Ors [2025] EWFC 440; care proceedings, issued following the…
Emily Rayner, instructed by Waldrons solicitors, represented the respondent father in Re G (A Child) (Abduction: Poland) [2025] EWHC 2752 (Fam); an application by the child’s mother for the return…
Natasha Miller, instructed by Family First Solicitors, appeared for the Appellant Mother in X and Y [2025] EWFC 411 (B); an appeal of a case management decision made by DJ…
An article by James Dove, originally written for the Harcourt Chambers newsletter, has been published by Local Government Lawyer.
The piece considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Re E…
Curtis Ball, instructed by Birmingham Children’s Trust, represented the applicant Local Authority in Birmingham City Council v FM & Ors [2025] EWFC 381 (B); care proceedings relating to five children, issued…
Welcome to the December edition of our Public Law Newsletter. Two Court of Appeal decisions, Re N and Re E, provide clear guidance on proportionality, evidential discipline and professional accountability.…
Harcourt Chambers invites prospective pupils to join some of our specialist family law barristers who will be discussing their practice and navigating the challenges and rewards of life at the…