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6 Feb 2019 12:19
Sports stars, politicians and billionaires – diplomatic immunity in the English courtsRecent high-profile news stories about the bankruptcy proceedings against Boris Becker and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul have brought the status of diplomatic immunity into focus. Bar a highly unlikely political intervention by the Saudi state, the more...
6 Feb 2019 12:16
Divorce Day – approaching your divorce with dignityJanuary is one of the busiest months for divorce. Whether it’s the pressure of spending time over the seasonal holidays together, the desire for a new start in a new year or simply the feeling that the time has come, embarking on divorce is a mammoth life decision, no matter what the reason or when more...
1 Feb 2019 11:34
Child Protection and the Family Court: What You Need to KnowWe are delighted to announce that Child Protection and the Family Court: What You Need To Know is out now. The 3rd edition is authored by Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane, Madeleine Reardon (1 KBW) and Alex Laing (Coram Chambers). Child Protection and the Family Court - What You Need To Know gives more...
28 Jan 2019 16:44
West Midlands barrister’s thoughts for the Child Arbitration SchemeA leading Birmingham barrister fears a lack of awareness about the use of child arbitration during family break-ups means that people do not always have it as an option at such a stressful time in their lives. Michele Friel, of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, is the only arbitrator in the West Midlands more...
Monumental Incompetence
I am told that judges, lawyers and staff in the family courts may have to cut corners and exceed time limits because of the high volume of work, and by all accounts, it is a malaise spreading throughout the entire court system. My recent experiences of the court service do not auger well, and whilst more...
23 Jan 2019 09:20
Arbitration – the future is brighter for private law children disputesWith the start of a new year the time is ripe for solicitors to rethink their approach to dispute resolution in children matters. Litigation is not always the right answer, it can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. Clients who choose arbitration generally report back favorably, the reduced more...
22 Jan 2019 10:18
Family reform online event: Monday 11 February 2019, 1:00pm – 2:00pmHMCTS is continuing to engage with practising legal professionals and professional court users about our £1bn courts and tribunals reform programme. We are hosting a series of face-to-face and online events, organised by jurisdiction and topic. You're invited to join our online event showcasing the more...
11 Jan 2019 08:47
Damages for wrongful life refusedARB v IVF Hammersmith & Another [2018] Civ 2803 (17 December 2018) – read judgment Legal policy in the UK has traditionally prohibited the granting of damages for the wrongful conception or birth of a child in cases of negligence. In this case the Court of Appeal has confirmed that this bar is more...
10 Jan 2019 15:31
Lorraine Cavanagh appointed Queen's CounselWe are delighted to announce that Lorraine Cavanagh has been appointed Queen’s Counsel in the new Silk appointments announced by the Lord Chancellor today. The appointment was made by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, David Gauke MP, following consideration by the more...
8 Jan 2019 17:41
October 2019 pupillage applications now openChambers are offering two pupillages, one civil and one family. For details on how to apply please go to the following link. https://www.magdalenchambers.co.uk/pupillage-applications-are-now-open/ more...
4 Jan 2019 11:37
Richard Alomo and S Chelvan act for Claimant in Surrogacy and Birth Certificate Test CaseThe High Court has granted permission for a challenge to the lawfulness of sections 35 and 38 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (‘HFEA 2008’) in R (H) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (‘SSHSC’). In a decision dated 20 December 2018 Pepperall J granted permission to the more...
2 Jan 2019 09:50
Richard Alomo acts for successful claimant in an application for judicial reviewR (G) v HCC; Admin Court 20th December 2018 Richard represented the claimant whose children had been placed with prospective adopters by the defendant local authority in circumstances that were considered to be unfair. The family court had previously granted the defendant placement orders in more...
17 Dec 2018 15:12
Are English marriage laws compliant with the EHCR? — David BurrowsDavid Burrows is a solicitor advocate, trainer and writer. Human rights and English marriage On 10 December 2018 responses were due to the government’s divorce reform proposals, Reducing family conflict Reform of the legal requirements for divorce (September 2018). A reply to responses is due from more...
13 Nov 2018 10:51
Damian Garrido QC in successful defence of Part III financial remedy claimMrs Justice Roberts handed down judgment on 6 November 2018 in the case of NN v AS & Ors – [2018] EWHC 2973 (Fam). Damian Garrido QC (leading Fiona Hay) represented the respondent husband in successfully defending all claims by the applicant wife for financial relief after an overseas divorce and more...
2 Nov 2018 09:32
No5 Barristers' Chambers earns top rankings in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2019No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted that its members and practice areas continue to receive Band 1 ranking in the 2019 edition of the Chambers UK Bar Guide. This year’s guide sees 100 ranked barristers within the set, 12 Band 1 Silks and 23 Band 1 Juniors. Christopher Young QC gains “New Silk”, more...
1 Nov 2018 16:40
Chambers UK Bar 2019 ListingsWe are delighted to have five Ranked Departments and 28 Ranked Barristers in the latest edition of Chambers UK Bar. The Court of Protection: Health & Welfare listing states “Members are widely recognised for their work at the cutting edge of developing the law in the Court of Protection.” Joseph more...
1 Nov 2018 16:03
Members Ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2019We are delighted to congratulate Nigel Moore for his ranking for Employment Law, Christopher Naish, Carol Mashembo & Rupert Chapman for their rankins for Matrimonial/Family Law and Gavin Collett for his ranking for planning. Chambers are very proud of their acheivements. more...
30 Oct 2018 11:39
Magdalen Chambers are again ranked as a leading set by the Legal 500 for 2018Leading set Western Circuit Bar Magdalen Chambers has solid expertise in civil and family law; recent instructions include care proceedings and financial remedy matters. Property law cases are prominent on the civil side, however, members are well versed in commercial, insolvency and planning more...
29 Oct 2018 15:24
Supreme Court rules that parental misconduct irrelevant to whether child should leave UK — an extended lookOn 24th October 2018 the Supreme Court gave its judgment in the conjoined cases of KO (Nigeria); IT (Jamaica); NS (Sri Lanka) and others; Pereira v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKSC 53 — read judgment. This is a major decision which clarifies the approach that the Immigration more...
23 Oct 2018 13:39
The importance of guardianshipConsidering the worst case scenario is not always easy to do. However, when you have children it is important to think about who would care for them if the worst should happen to you. It cannot always be assumed that if the worse case scenario occurred your child would end up with your partner, more...
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