Nick Goodwin KC in Kent County Council v A & Ors [2024] EWFC 412 (B)
Nick Goodwin KC, instructed by GT Stewart Solicitors, led Stephen Chippeck, of 5KBW, in Kent County Council v A & Ors [2024] EWFC 412 (B). They represented an intervener in…
Fiona Hay, Cecilia Barrett and Adam Kayani present a mock private FDR
Our thanks to YRes Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, Juliet Gordon of Blanchard Law and the committee, and to Boyes Turner for hosting members of our ADR team; Fiona Hay, Cecilia Barrett…
Suzanne Syme in J v E (No2) (Case Management) [2024] EWFC 107
Following the earlier reported decisions where Edward Devereux KC and Prof Rob George represented the father in the successful Court of Appeal challenge, the re-hearing and the fact finding in…
What options are there if there is an impasse in mediation? Fiona Hay talks to Claire Colbert
Fiona Hay talks to Claire Colbert at Family Mediation and Mentoring. Fiona’s guest blog discusses how the use of Early Neutral Evaluation with Mediation can benefit parties.
With a…
A year of greater transparency: what have we seen? XY Twins Inflicted Injury [2024] EWFC – Sian Cox
In January 2024 the push for greater transparency in the family justice system continued apace with the rollout of the reporting pilot into several new family court areas. This was…
Mehvish Chaudhry in A Mother v A Father & Anor [2024] EWHC 2643 (Fam)
Mehvish Chaudhry, instructed by Hanne & Co, represented the mother in A Mother v A Father & Anor [2024] EWHC 2643 (Fam); a successful application by the mother for the summary…
Ruth Cabeza named editor of the Adoptions with an International Element section of Butterworths Family Law Service
Family Law barrister, Ruth Cabeza, has recently been named Editor of the Adoptions with an international element section of the Butterworths Family Law Service (BFLS).
Ruth is a specialist family…
Matthew Brookes-Baker in F v M & Ors [2024] EWFC 355 (B)
Matthew Matthew Brookes-Baker, instructed by Bower Bailey Solicitors, represented the father in F v M & Ors [2024] EWFC 355 (B); a final hearing in a complicated and protracted private law matter…
Pupillage – our sifting process has begun
The pupillage gateway has now closed for applications. We understand that this is a very busy time full of angst for those applying.
We would like to thank all…
Anna Yarde talks to Commerce Meets Law to discuss what a children law barrister does
Anna Yarde was invited to discuss what a children law barrister does on the most recent Commerce Meets Law podcast.
In this episode, Anna delves into the day to…
Douglas Allen talks about post separation accrual, the principles and practical considerations
Ring-Fencing of Post Separation Accrual
In financial remedy proceedings, the division of assets often rests on the principle of fairness. However, one recurring issue that often raises questions –…
Rob George in E & F (Stranding) [2024] EWHC 2901 (Fam)
Professor Rob George, instructed by Dawson Cornwell, acted for the applicant mother in E & F (Stranding) [2024] EWHC 2901 (Fam); a case of transnational spousal abandonment, more commonly termed…