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The Art of the Possible in Family Justice

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The Art of the Possible in Family Justice

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  By Baldip Singh, Barrister & Arbitrator, No5 Chambers In a current case, where I am being led by Sharan Bhachu of 42BR, Mrs Justice Lieven said that "family justice is the art of the possible." This succinct yet profound observation encapsulates, in my eyes, the delicate balancing act inherent in the family justice system, where the needs and rights of children and parents must be harmonised within the constraints of limited resources and time. Her Ladyship’s remark highlights the pragmatic...

Law and The Truth

I was recently very honoured to speak at the launch of The City University 2024 Law Review. The Editorial team of the City Law student's own academic publication run by Alexander Cleveland Ng and others demonstrated how The City Law Review was...

The road to cognition:   Using generative AI in legal practice

By Mike Taylor, Managing Director, i-Lit Limited  Introduction Professor Karim Lakhani of Harvard Business School helpfully contextualises AI technology when he states, “Just as the internet has drastically lowered the cost of information transmission, AI will lower the cost of cognition.” On...

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Over 3,500 solicitors and barristers across England & Wales celebrated in inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List endorsed by Lady Chief Justice

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17th June 2024, LONDON – The Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee is proud to announce the publication of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, with over 3,500  lawyers across England and Wales recognised for their dedication to providing pro bono services. The Pro Bono Recognition List recognises barristers and solicitors who have given 25 or more hours of pro bono legal assistance over the previous calendar year. This year, the first-ever Recognition List was published and saw a total of 3,760 lawyers recognised; 3,284 of whom were solicitors and 476 of whom were barristers. The Pro Bono Recognition List shines a light on the individual lawyers at firms and organisations of all...

The Art of the Possible in Family Justice

  By Baldip Singh, Barrister & Arbitrator, No5 Chambers In a current case, where I am being led by Sharan Bhachu of 42BR, Mrs Justice Lieven...

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The Art of the Possible in Family Justice

  By Baldip Singh, Barrister & Arbitrator, No5 Chambers In a current case, where I am being led by Sharan Bhachu of 42BR, Mrs Justice Lieven...

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On 1st August 2023 the Legal Affairs correspondent for ‘The Guardian’ reported in an article that ‘Tens of thousands of children in England and Wales...

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