Mehvish Chaudhry and Edward Bennett appear in the first child abduction case before the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands

Mehvish was instructed by Laura Clarke of Waverley Law. Edward was instructed by James Netto of IFLG.

Chambers has extensive experience of cases in the courts of, and involving the overseas…

Congratulations to our finalists in this year’s LexisNexis Family Law Awards

We are delighted to announce that a number of our members have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious 2026 LexisNexis Family Law Awards in the following categories:

Family Law…

Can habitual residence change mid-proceedings under the 1996 Hague Convention? – Edward Bennett in F v M & Anor (Jurisdiction) [2026] EWFC 219 (B)

Edward Bennett, instructed by Mills & Reeve, acted for the first respondent mother in F v M & Anor (Jurisdiction) [2026] EWFC 219 (B). The judgment provides a valuable reminder that, unlike…

Edward Bennett Appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel

Edward Bennett has been appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel. The appointment is effective for five years from 1 September 2026.

Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that five members have been recognised in the Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026

Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that five members have been recognised in the Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026, a guide to the leading family law practitioners advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth…

Nick Goodwin KC, Rob George KC and Edward Bennett in The Supreme Court in the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13 on appeal from [2025] EWCA Civ 2

Nick Goodwin KC, instructed by Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne, led Dorian Day and Samantha Smith, both of 3PB, acting for the Appellant AM.

Rob George KC, instructed by Hunters Law,…

Professor Rob George KC, Edward Bennett and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah in Z (Abduction: Re-hearing After Set Aside), Re [2025] EWHC 3564 (Fam)

Professor Rob George KC led Edward Bennett, instructed by Goodman Ray Solicitors, for the Respondent mother and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah, instructed by RWK Goodman for the Applicant father, was led by…

Edward Bennett in  MM v FF (Maintenance: Scope of EU Withdrawal Agreement) [2026] EWFC 1

Edward Bennett, instructed by Melanie Barnes of Keppe Rofer, represented the appellant mother in MM v FF (Maintenance: Scope of EU Withdrawal Agreement) [2026] EWFC 1.

In addition to being…

Harcourt Chambers is pleased to announce that several of its members have been recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026

Harcourt Chambers is pleased to announce that several of its members have been recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026, reinforcing our reputation as a leading family law set.

In this year’s…

Edward Bennett in KN v KR [2025] EWHC 2338 (Fam)

Edward Bennett, instructed by Goodman Ray, acted for the Applicant Father in KN v KR [2025] EWHC 2338 (Fam); an application by a father seeking the return of child to Australia.

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Harcourt Chambers is proud to sponsor Family Law Week International Conference

Harcourt Chambers is delighted to be sponsoring the upcoming Family Law Week International Conference, taking place on Tuesday 8 July 2025. With just a week to go, we look forward…

Harcourt Chambers’ celebrates recognition in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500

Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that Edward Devereux KC has been recognised in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500 as a top-recommended family law barrister for high-net-worth clients.

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