Nick Goodwin KC in X v Y [2025] EWFC 243 (B)
Nick Goodwin KC was instructed by Vardags for the respondent father in X v Y [2025] EWFC 243 (B); private law proceedings concerning internal relocation, child arrangements, and children’s schooling.
…
Douglas Allen in MZA v FHB (No 4) (private law – supplementary welfare judgment) [2025] EWFC 277 (B)
Doug Allen acted for the Applicant mother, instructed through the public access scheme, in MZA v FHB (No 4) (private law – supplementary welfare judgment) [2025] EWFC 277 (B) where Judge Vincent delivered…
Emma Gatland appeared in the Court of Appeal today in one of three conjoined appeals
Emma Gatland appeared in the Court of Appeal today, led by Sam Momtaz KC, for directions in one of three conjoined appeals, dealing with legal parentage. The Court of Appeal…
Harcourt Chambers’ welcomes Rosie Shouler-Harris and Imogen Pitts as our newest tenants
We are delighted and proud to announce that our 2024/2025 pupil barristers, Rosie Shouler-Harris and Imogen Pitts, have been offered – and have accepted – tenancy at Harcourt Chambers.
Rosie…
Anna Yarde discusses the recently published resource for judges ‘Writing to Children – A Toolkit’ in The Family Law Week podcast
In Season 9, Episode 4 of the Family Law Week podcast, hosted by Westgate Chambers’ Scott Sharp, Anna Yarde takes part in a discussion on the recently published resource for…
James Dove talks about Inherent Jurisdiction Orders in his recent LexisNexis article
James Dove writes for LexisNexis on Inherent Jurisdiction Orders in relation to Children in Family Courts. The full article is published in the June edition of Family Law. Click here…
Harcourt Chambers’ celebrates recognition in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500
Harcourt Chambers is delighted to announce that Edward Devereux KC has been recognised in the latest edition of The Spear’s 500 as a top-recommended family law barrister for high-net-worth clients.
…
Matthew Brett talks about the Division of Property After Cohabitation in his most recent article
Division of Property After Cohabitation: A Brief Overview
It is often not appreciated how little discretion is available to the courts when cohabiting parties who have not been married are…
Cecilia Barrett talks to LexisNexis about The Pilot Scheme in Private Law Children Cases
We are delighted that Cecilia has been invited by LexisNexis to provide expert commentary on the new pilot scheme in private law children cases, due to launch tomorrow. The scheme…
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…
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…
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…