News: Edward Bennett

Rob George KC and Edward Bennett in M v A (No 2: Application to Set Aside Return Order) [2025] EWHC 1344 (Fam)

Professor Rob George KC and Edward Bennett represented the father in 𝗠 𝘃 𝗔 (𝗡𝗼. 𝟮: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿) [𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱] 𝗘𝗪𝗛𝗖 𝟭𝟯𝟰𝟰 (𝗙𝗮𝗺), an important decision concerning the High Court’s power to set aside an earlier return order made in child…

Edward Bennett in C v D [2025] EWHC 963 (Fam) 

Edward Bennett, instructed by Gunnercooke LLP, represented the Respondent father in C v D [2025] EWHC 963 (Fam); an appeal by the mother to the High Court against a Family…

Edward Bennett in A v B [2025] EWHC 764 (Fam)

Edward Bennett was instructed by Bindmans LLP for the Respondent Mother in A v B [2025] EWHC 764 (Fam); Father’s application for summary return of child from Dubai, and mother’s application…

Harcourt Chambers Recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025

Harcourt Chambers is proud to announce that several of our barristers have been recognised in the Doyle’s Guide 2025, reinforcing our reputation as a leading family law set.

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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…