Webinar: Covert Recordings in Children Proceedings: The New Guidance
John Vater KC and Hannah McSorley will be delivering a webinar on the new guidance received on covert recordings in children proceedings.
Date: 11 June
Time: 5pm
The primary…
Julia Shillingford in F v M [2025] EWFC 115 (B)
Julia Shillingford, instructed by SE Solicitors, represented the Applicant father in F v M [2025] EWFC 115 (B); Children Act proceedings where the mother wished to relocate to another part…
Harcourt Chambers Finance-Focused Webinar Series – When and When not to get a PODE report 17th June
These sessions will provide practical insights and guidance on key financial issues encountered in practice, tailored to those in the early stages of their careers. Aimed at people with 0-7…
Hannah McSorley in P, W and M [2025] EWFC 93 B
Hannah McSorley, instructed by Gemma Bound of Oxford Law Group, represented the children in Re P, W and M [2025] EWFC 93 B. This was a final hearing in long…
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…
Helen Little and Frances Harris write for LexisNexis on supporting and questioning neurodivergent parties
Helen and Frances’ article responds to the recent Family Justice Council guidelines on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System, offering practical advice on how to better support neurodivergent clients throughout…
Nick Goodwin KC and Jonathan Sampson KC in A (A Child) [2025] EWCA Civ 424
Nick Goodwin KC was instructed by the Appellant Local Authority and Jonathan Sampson KC, leading Rachael Banks, represented the Third Respondent maternal grandmother in A (A Child) [2025] EWCA Civ 424; an appeal by a local authority against the…
Harcourt Barristers Speak at Oxfordshire, Bucks & Berks Resolution Day
We were delighted that three of our barristers — Fiona Hay, Siân Cox and David Marusza — spoke at the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire Resolution Day yesterday.
It was a…
Anna Yarde talks about Post-adoption contact in her latest article
Secrets are the StonesThat sink the boatTake them out, look at themThrow them out and floatLemn Sissay, ‘My Name is Why’1
The Family Court’s approach to post-adoption contact is shifting.
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Alex Perry in E (Section 37 Direction) [2025] EWCA Civ 470
Alex Perry, instructed by Daniells Family Law Limited, represented the First Respondent Mother in E (Section 37 Direction) [2025] EWCA Civ 470; an appeal by a local authority in care…
Matthew Brookes-Baker and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah in Child A & Ors [2024] EWFC 385
Matthew Brookes-Baker was instructed by the Applicant local authority and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah was instructed by Dawson Cornwell for the Respondent mother in Child A & Ors [2024] EWFC 385; care proceedings…
New Harcourt Chambers Finance-Focused Webinar Series for Junior Lawyers – Kicking Off 27th May
We’re excited to announce a brand-new series of finance-focused webinars designed specifically for junior solicitors (0–7 years PQE), trainees, and paralegals. These sessions will provide practical insights and guidance on…