Cecilia Barrett – ‘Add Backs’, what are they and what do you need to know
What is an ‘add back’?
An ‘add back’ is a species of a conduct argument under section 25(2)(g) Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. An ‘add back’ argument is made when one…
Alex Perry and Sian Cox in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead v The Mother & Ors [2025] EWFC 82 (B)
Sian Cox, instructed by Fort & Co, appeared for the mother and Alex Perry, instructed by Reeds, for the children in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead v The Mother…
Anna Yarde talks to LexisNexis about the Future of the Bar in their latest YouTube interview
In a recent conversation with Freya Davies at LexisNexis, Anna shared her journey into practice, offering invaluable advice for those navigating the competitive pupillage process. With candour and clarity, she…
Rob George in S v F & Anor [2025] EWHC 439 (Fam)
Rob George, led by Deirdre Fottrell KC and together with Andrew Powell, was instructed by International Family Law Group for the Applicant Child (S) in S v F & Anor [2025] EWHC 439…
Congratulations to those who have been recognised on the Pro Bono Recognition List 2025
This list acknowledges those in the legal profession who have dedicated a minimum of 25 hours to pro bono legal work over the past year, this year’s inclusion features esteemed…
Rob George KC attended as an expert the Hague Conference on Private International Law/International Academy of Family Lawyers’ conference in Washington DC
Rob George KC attended, as an expert on relocation law, the “15 years of the HCCH Washington Declaration: Progress and Perspectives on international family relocation” conference, hosted by the Embassy of…
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.
In this…
Jason Green in F v M [2025] EWHC 621 (Fam) – a case which provides important guidance on the wider implications of making false allegations of coercive control
Jason Green was instructed by Dawson Cornwell for the Applicant Father in F v M [2025] EWHC 621 (Fam); a fact-finding hearing under inherent jurisdiction.
This was a fact-finding hearing within…
Frances Harris – Reflections on the FJC Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System
Neurodivergence appears finally to be getting its turn in the spotlight. In January of this year the ‘Family Justice Council Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System for Practitioners’…
Harcourt Pupils Now Available for Instruction
We’re pleased to share that our pupils, Imogen and Rosie, are now accepting instructions.
Having gained valuable experience in their time so far at Harcourt, they are now developing their…
Nick Goodwin KC in M (Care Order: Risk: Family Placement) [2025] EWCA Civ 163
Nick Goodwin KC, instructed by Talbots Law, acted on behalf of the child, successfully supporting the appellant mother, in M (Care Order: Risk: Family Placement) [2025] EWCA Civ 163; an…
Sara Granshaw and Alison Williams in Oxfordshire County Council v M & Ors [2025] EWFC 34 (B)
Sara Granshaw appeared on behalf of the applicant Local Authority and Alison Williams was instructed by Dawson Cornwell for the second respondent Father in Oxfordshire County Council v M & Ors [2025]…