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Love’s Second Chances: Reconciliation in Modern Marriage and English Family Law in light of HK v SS.

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  By Benjamin Rose, Pupil, Wilberforce Chambers, Hull, Deputy District Judge (Civil & Financial Remedies The immortal words of Shakespeare, whilst gradually being erased from schools, still resonate throughout the divorce courts of England and Wales; “the course of true love never did run smooth”. Recent headlines about Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's reconciliation remind us that relationships can weather storms and emerge stronger. Whilst questions rage in the tabloids and online forums if this is a genuine reconciliation, or simply a...

The Provision of Legal Services in the Era of Social Media

Barristers are often typecast as pin-stripe-wearing extroverts who are rather too good at self-promotion. But mention “business development”, “marketing” or “social media” in any meeting and you’re guaranteed to watch talented, experienced advocates squirm. By Anna Yarde, Barrister, Harcourt Chambers Why? Firstly,...

Judicial Caution or Judicial Paralysis? The Reluctance to Apply K v K

  The Court of Appeal’s decision in K v K EWCA Civ 468 is a seminal ruling that provides essential guidance on the appropriate approach to fact-finding hearings in private family law proceedings. Specifically, the judgment underscores the necessity...

Developments in the public interest defence in defamation

The impact of the rapid development of the digital technology on data usage and its distribution has become one of the central topics of discussion in modern society. Media has evolved to become...

Cognitive Bias: Forensic Science  

Dr David Schudel forensic chemist at Keith Borer Consultants. According to the Oxford English dictionary, “bias” has several meanings, including: “to influence, affect (often unduly and unfairly)”. No one likes to think of themselves behaving...

Bar Standards Board publishes annual report on diversity of its workforce

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The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published its annual report on the diversity of its workforce and Board members. In taking forward its regulatory objectives, which include to encourage an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession, the BSB aims to lead by example. The Diversity of BSB Workforce and Board Members report demonstrates the BSB’s commitment to meeting its legal and regulatory equality duties in all aspects of its work. The data were captured on 1 December 2024, and cover data on BSB staff, as well as data relating to Board members, which are collected and analysed annually. The data collected from the workforce and Board members cover all the...

Forum Chambers: A Boutique Set taking on the Big Boys

Chambers are a feature of the English legal landscape which have few parallels in other countries. There are just over 400 Chambers, which come...

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The End of No-Fault Evictions: The Unintended Consequences of Reform

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By Farhan Asghar, CEO, The Solicitors, Advocates & Barristers Inc Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 grants landlords the power to evict tenants without providing a specific reason, often referred to as a 'no-fault eviction'. This provision has been...

Forum Chambers: A Boutique Set taking on the Big Boys

Chambers are a feature of the English legal landscape which have few parallels in other countries. There are just over 400 Chambers, which come in various different shapes and sizes. There are the mega-sets which are large, which commodify the work of many of their barristers, and which often charge lower fees and have lower overheads. Being a barrister at one of those sets can feel like being a cog in a machine, with strategy and career development being...

Gifts and Grudges in the Financial Remedies Court

 By Julia Townend, Barrister at 4PB  Advances of funds to a spouse by family members before, during or after separation habitually become a bone of contention during litigation in the Financial Remedies Court. Disputes...

What external counsel can learn from in-house teams

By Rich Hanstock // external lawyers often win clients by projecting total self-assuredness. it takes humility and self-awareness to separate confidence...
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The Major Political Parties and Their Pledges for the Family Justice System in 2024

  Author: Baldip Singh, Barrister No5 Barristers’ Chambers My trial settled...

Kids, Court and Caffeine…How to survive having a baby at the Bar

By Sunyana Sharma, Barrister, 3 Paper Buildings As I start...

Raising the Bar for Working Parents

When New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern resigned recently,...

Religious observances and festivals – what are my employers’ obligations?

  By Aleksandra Traczyk, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood There are many...
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Forum Chambers: A Boutique Set taking on the Big Boys

Chambers are a feature of the English legal landscape which have few parallels in other countries. There are just over 400 Chambers, which come...

Love’s Second Chances: Reconciliation in Modern Marriage and English Family Law in light of HK v SS.

  By Benjamin Rose, Pupil, Wilberforce Chambers, Hull, Deputy District Judge (Civil & Financial Remedies The immortal words of Shakespeare, whilst gradually being erased from schools,...

Reaching for Silk: Jacqueline Renton KC on Progress and the Bar for Women

From the age of 16, I wanted to be a family law Barrister. I was never a quiet individual, and I concluded it would...

Exchange Chambers celebrates silk’s “extraordinary” career

Exchange Chambers has celebrated Bill Braithwaite KC’s “extraordinary” career with a retirement drinks reception. Bill was called to the Bar in 1970 and took silk...

Gifts and Grudges in the Financial Remedies Court

 By Julia Townend, Barrister at 4PB  Advances of funds to a spouse by family members before, during or after separation habitually become a bone of...
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