Fiona Hay MCIArb takes a look at the changes made by PAG2.

PAG2 was launched on 16th January 2024. Those who had become familiar with the original document may be interested to know in what respects PAG2 differs from PAG1.

A list…

Mehvish Chaudhry, instructed by Goodman Ray Solicitors, acted for the Respondent and Martha Gray, instructed by The International Family Law Group LLP, acted for the Applicant in WB v VM [2024] EWHC 302 (Fam)

This was an application for a return order under the inherent jurisdiction in respect of a 2 year old who had been been removed to Jordan.  

Mr Justice Cusworth…

Edward Devereux KC and Prof Rob George, instructed by Field Seymour Parkes, for the Applicant in J v E (Habitual Residence) [2024] EWHC 196 (Fam)

Edward Devereux KC and Prof Rob George, instructed by Bethan Thomas at Field Seymour Parkes, successfully secured the return of a young child from Zambia, over 18 months after she…

Ruth Cabeza and Mavis Amonoo-Acquah, instructed on a pro bono basis by Natalie Sutherland and Shaili Gohil-Desai at Burgess Mee, represented the First and Second Applicant in Re: Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption) [2024] EWFC 20 (30 January 2024)

This case is a groundbreaking case – the first of its kind in dealing with a contested application for a stepparent adoption order from a non-biological parent to secure legal…

Cecilia Barrett and Emma Gatland have been appointed Deputy District Judges on the South Eastern Circuit.

Harcourt Chambers is thrilled to announce that Cecilia Barrett (call 1998) and Emma Gatland (call 2013) have been appointed Deputy District Judges assigned to the South Eastern Circuit.

Chambers wishes…

Edward Bennett is appointed Registrar of the British Indian Ocean Territory Court of Appeal

Harcourt Chambers congratulates Edward Bennett on his appointment as Registrar of the British Indian Ocean Territory Court of Appeal.

Edward will continue in full time practice at the bar as…

James Turner, instructed by Bastian Lloyd Morris LLP, to act for the First Respondent in UDTQ (No Adequate Care Planning), Re[2024] EWFC 19 (B)

This case concerns the care of 4 children. The Local Authority bought proceedings on 8th February 2023 due to concerns that all 4 children were suffering or at risk of…

Nick Goodwin KC and Sian Cox represented the Local Authority in the case of Re N(Children: Findings Against a Professional Witness: Joinder or Intervention) [2024] EWFC 17

These proceedings concern two children who are the subject of public law applications brought by the local authority. The allegations made are that the two children have suffered significant harm…

Frances Harris talks about Autism at the upcoming Oxford Local Family Justice Board seminar.

We are thrilled to announce that Frances Harris will be speaking at the upcoming Oxford Local Family Justice Board event on 8th February.Frances is highly regarded for her expertise in…

Daniel Sheridan explores what he wishes he had been told about Sexual Abuse Cases in his latest article.

Daniel Sheridan has dealt with many complex sexual abuse cases in his career. In his latest article, Daniel shares some themes and thoughts that he wished someone had shared with…

Mehvish Chaudhry, instructed by Alexandra Goldrein of Slater Heelis Limited, represented the respondent father in MA v TA [2023] EWFC 271

This was a final hearing in a Children Act case where the father was seeking contact with the party’s child not only in the UK, where he lives with his…

Prof Rob George and Rob Marsh have published an article that looks at whether we need a physical family court.

Prof Rob George and Rob Marsh have recently published an article in the Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law.

The article, entitled Do We Need Physical Family Courts?…

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