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Solving the tension between the financial remedies court’s approach to conduct and Resolution’s recommendations

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Where there are allegations of domestic abuse in financial remedies proceedings, there is tension between the court’s approach and Resolution’s recommendations. In the last 18 months, the court has made its approach to conduct in financial remedies proceedings very clear; there are very few cases where conduct will be a live issue. Resolution is pushing back on this approach where there are allegations of domestic abuse. There is a simpler way to address both the judiciary’s and Resolution’s concerns without...

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...

As a ‘covid pupil’, my legal career has grown with the Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and its illusive conference pin master

By Eleanor Durdy, barrister, Park Square Barristers I wrote an article in early 2021 and in 2022 about the impact that CVP was having on the legal profession and I have been asked to provide a follow up article now...

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...

BSB publishes its Annual Diversity at the Bar Report 

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The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual summary of the latest available diversity data for the Bar. It covers pupils, practising King’s Counsel - KC - and practising non-KC barristers. Last year’s report is available here. This report assists the BSB in meeting its statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010 and sets out an evidence base from which relevant and targeted policy can be developed. Overall, this year has seen the continuation of several longer-term trends, including an increase in the proportion of practising barristers who are female; who are from a minority ethnic background; who have primary care of a child; and who are aged 55 or...

Privilege at the Intersection between Civil and Criminal Disputes.

Introduction Corporations, individuals and institutions may find themselves navigating troubled waters if by their conduct, they unwittingly waive legal professional privilege (“LPP”) over...

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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...

The Rise of the English Jurisdiction as Europe’s Leading Venue for Arbitration Award Enforcement Against Recalcitrant EU States.

In the grand tradition of British legal fortitude, one cannot help but acknowledge the unbeatable supremacy of London in enforcing arbitration awards against the sometimes capricious EU member states in the international scenario. It is an irony, indeed, that while our continental brethren embroil themselves in bureaucratic entanglements and juridical contortions, London remains an unassailable stronghold of legal integrity and reliability. Nowhere is this more evident than in the context of arbitration awards, where the English courts stand unmarred...

10-year Anniversary of Park Square Barristers

A decade on the merger between Number 6 and Sovereign Chambers has been a tremendous success. We are proud of our achievements, and we would like to thank all our clients for their support. We...

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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Privilege at the Intersection between Civil and Criminal Disputes.

Introduction Corporations, individuals and institutions may find themselves navigating troubled waters if by their conduct, they unwittingly waive legal professional privilege (“LPP”) over...

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...

Solving the tension between the financial remedies court’s approach to conduct and Resolution’s recommendations

Where there are allegations of domestic abuse in financial remedies proceedings, there is tension between the court’s approach and Resolution’s recommendations. In the last 18...

Closing the Barrister Skills Gap

With growing concerns over wellbeing, workplace culture and attrition rates, the legal profession is at a critical juncture. While solicitors are starting to benefit...

10-year Anniversary of Park Square Barristers

A decade on the merger between Number 6 and Sovereign Chambers has been a tremendous success. We are proud of our achievements, and we would...
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