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…
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…
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…
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 –…
Fiona Hay talks to Citywealth Magazine about The Future of Divorce: key trends, landmark cases and the rise of non court dispute resolution
Fiona provides an insight to Citywealth magazine on the rise of private financial dispute resolution and how parties are seeking alternative methods outside of the courts.
You can read…
Financial Remedy Case Law update for 2024 by David Marusza
A host of interesting cases have been published over the last year to date in the world of financial remedies on divorce. Some of the more significant and useful to…
Oliver Powell talks about Bankruptcy in Financial Remedy proceedings
Bankruptcy in financial remedy proceedings: the basics
It is an unfortunate reality that serious financial difficulties often accompany relationship breakdown.
The interplay between financial remedy and bankruptcy proceedings can give…
Fiona Hay MCIArb and Alana Hughes look at the impact of The Autumn Budget for Financial Remedy cases
The rumours swirling around the Rachel Reeves’ autumn 2024 budget were such that one case in which the authors were involved was adjourned on 25th October 2024 after submissions and…
Victoria Flowers looks at when, and when not, to make a Calderbank offer
Victoria Flowers explores when and when not to make a Calderbank offer in the below blog.
Calderbank offers are offers to settle marked ‘without prejudice save as to costs’…
Harcourt Chambers Celebrates Success in Legal 500 2025 Rankings
Harcourt Chambers is proud to announce its remarkable achievements in the latest edition of The Legal 500, published today. The 2025 rankings highlight the Chambers’ continued excellence across a wide…
The Role of pre- and postnuptial agreements in Financial Remedies by David Marusza
David Marusza explores the role of the pre- and postnuptial agreement in Financial Remedy cases.
The below article looks at the decision in Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42;…
Jason Green Discusses Company Valuation Strategies at Matrimonial Finance Law & Practice Conference
Financial expert Jason Green shared his expertise on “Company Valuation Strategy” at the Matrimonial Finance Law & Practice conference at The Caledonian Club. The event, themed “Shaping New Developments into…