News: Edward Bennett

Edward Bennett – Between a rock and a hard place: Mothers abroad, private law proceedings and parental responsibility

Many debates around parental responsibility concern fathers and second parents. By way of example, should the law permit a married father to be deprived of his parental responsibility where he…

Edward Devereux KC, Rob George and Edward Bennett in Re K (Children) – an important case concerning immigration and family law, and children crossing the channel on small boats

In Re K (Children) (Application for return orders: Concurrent asylum claims) [2025] EWHC 450 (Fam) and Re K (Children) (No 2) (Application for return orders: best interests decisions) [2025] EWHC 451 (Fam) the High Court…

Harcourt Chambers Celebrates Edward Devereux KC and Edward Bennett’s Recognition in The Spear’s 500

Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that Edward Devereux KC and Edward Bennett have been recognized in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500 as top-recommended family law barristers for…

Edward Bennett in AJ v FJ (Appeal Against Registration) [2024] EWFC 356

Edward Bennett, instructed by Caroline Korah of Vardags, acted on behalf of the appellant in the first successful appeal against the registration of a child maintenance order under The Hague…

Edward Bennett in DL v BJ [2024] EWHC 2160 (Fam) 

Edward Bennett, instructed by Aramas International Lawyers, represented the successful Applicant father in DL v BJ [2024] EWHC 2160 (Fam);  an application under the inherent jurisdiction for the summary return of…

Edward Bennett in M v F [2024] EWHC 1689 (Fam)

Edward Bennett, led by Anita Guha KC, was instructed by Goodman Ray for the successful Applicant mother in M v F [2024] EWHC 1689 (Fam) who obtained the first successful return…

Harcourt Chambers Celebrates Shortlist Success in The Legal500 Bar Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that two of our distinguished barristers have been shortlisted for The Legal500 Bar awards 2024.

Nick Goodwin KC has been nominated for Family Law…

Edward Devereux KC & Edward Bennett Recognised in Spear’s List of Best Family Law Barristers 2024

We are delighted to announce that Edward Devereux KC and Edward Bennett have been featured in Spear’s prestigious list of the best family law barristers for 2024. This recognition underscores…

Edward Bennett in Smolik, Elena (A Child) (Re Senior Courts Act 1981) [2024] EWHC 920 (Fam)

Edward Bennett, instructed by Dawson Cornwell LLP, appeared on behalf of the successful Applicant mother in Smolik, Elena (A Child) (Re Senior Courts Act 1981) [2024] EWHC 920 (Fam); an application by…

Mehvish Chaudhry, Edward Bennett and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah in R v M & Ors (Hague Convention; Withdrawal of Application and Art. 16 (Parental Responsibility)) [2024] EWHC 720 (Fam)

Edward Bennett, led by Christopher Hames KC, was instructed by Freemans to represent the Applicant step-father and Mehvish Chaudhry and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah, instructed by Dawson Cornwell, represented the 4th respondent biological father in R…

Harcourt Chambers Barristers Featured in Doyle’s Guide to Family Law London 2024

Harcourt Chambers is pleased to announce that several of its King’s Counsel (KC) barristers and junior barristers have been featured in the Doyle’s Guide to Family Law London 2024. This…

Harcourt Chambers London International Children Law Seminar a marked success

Yesterday evening Harcourt Chambers, co-hosting with Freemans Solicitors, held our International Children Law Seminar in The Reading Room, The Law Society, Chancery Lane. After a short introduction by Chair Nina…