19th Oct 2021
London Legal Walk
Goldsmith Chambers joined the London Legal Walk last night raising funds for the London Legal Support trust. Donations can be made here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GoldsmithChambers21
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14th Oct 2021
Dr Proudman and Ms Traugott succeed in permission to appeal application about the necessity of a psychiatric assessment
Dr Proudman and Ms Traugott were instructed by Beck Fitzgerald on behalf of a mother in an application to appeal a decision of a Circuit Judge in private law children proceedings. The appeal was made following a fact-finding decision in which the mother’s allegations of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour were not proven. […]
6th Oct 2021
Dr Charlotte Proudman succeeds in appeal of rape, domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour case
Dr Proudman is an experienced family law practitioner at Goldsmith Chambers. She specialises in appellate work in the field of violence against women and girls. Dr Proudman was successful in her application for permission to appeal a fact-finding hearing decision on behalf of the mother. Despite, the appeal application being made out of time, Dr […]
4th Oct 2021
Legal 500 – 2022
Chambers is very proud to have several of our members recognised in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 directory. The rankings have been published as follows: Crime Leading Silks Anthony Metzer QC – ‘ A persuasive and solid advocate, who has an analytical eye for detail and demonstrates consummate professionalism. ’ Ranked: Tier 3 Rising Stars Sarah Taylor – ‘ Sarah […]
27th Sep 2021
Dr Charlotte Proudman wins permission to appeal for a mother in domestic abuse case
Dr Proudman successfully persuaded the appellate court in family proceedings to grant permission to appeal a judgment of a lower court. Dr Proudman was instructed by a mother in complex private law proceedings involving allegations of child abuse, domestic abuse & coercive and controlling behaviour. Dr Proudman argued that it was wrong for the trial […]
7th Sep 2021
Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman shortlisted for the Family Law Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman have been shortlisted for the Family Law Awards in the category of “case of the year” for MCP, C-603/20 PPU which was a European Court of Justice case in which they successfully represented the mother earlier this year. It was the penultimate case […]
6th Sep 2021
Sarah Memmi
Chambers is delighted to welcome Sarah Memmi as a member, who joins our Crime and Family teams. Sarah specialises in all areas of crime and accepts instructions in both defence and prosecution, as well as private and public law children proceedings. She will also be accepting instructions on a direct access basis. Sarah previously practised […]
2nd Sep 2021
Goldsmith Chambers’ Civil Watch Series – 6th Issue
In the bumper summer 6th collection of the Civil Watch series, Joseph Byrne considers the correct approach to exemplary damages in light of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Rees v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. Shárin Diegan considers the recent case of Al Jaber and Others v. Mitchell and Others [2021] EWCA Civ […]
3rd Aug 2021
Defendant acquitted in Rape trial at Nottingham Crown Court
Marie de Redman successfully defended a man accused of marital rape. The case concerned an allegation by the Defendant’s wife that she had been repeatedly raped by him throughout their 35-year marriage. The case involved consideration of cultural sensitivities within the Pakistani Muslim community and careful cross examination of a vulnerable witness. Marie was instructed […]
29th Jul 2021
Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman instructed by Centre for Women’s Justice to Intervene in Court of Appeal Prostitution Case
Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman were instructed pro bono by Centre for Women’s Justice on behalf of Nia and Women@TheWell to intervene in the appeal of A Local Authority v C & Ors [2021] EWCOP 25. The case concerns whether it is lawful for a carer to find a prostituted woman for a disabled […]
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