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Surrogacy amidst the Ukraine Conflict

The Lexis Nexis Family Law Journal has published an article authored by Sarah Pinder, Joint-Head of the immigration and public law team. The article ‘Surrogacy amidst the Ukraine Conflict’ appeared in the August 2022 issue and can be accessed through this link for those who subscribe. A preview is included directly below.

Webinar – Local Authority Duties to non-British Children

Bronwen Jones of both immigration & public law and family teams presented the second webinar in the Spring 2021 Series on 11th February 2021. You can access a copy of the presentation slides here and view the recording by clicking on the link immediately below. As this Free Movement article summarises, local authorities have recently come under […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman interviewed for podcast, Get Legally Speaking, about FGM

Dr Proudman, of Chambers’ family and immigration teams, provided an overview of the law at present in respect of FGM. She outlined the historical origins of FGM, the motivations for the practice and key statistics. Dr Proudman was asked about the legal remedies available to protect girls and women from FGM as well as the consequences for performing […]

Webinar – Applications Under FPR Part 25

In this webinar, Shárin Diegan, of Chambers’ family team, looks at best practice and practical considerations when making applications under FPR Part 25. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here.

Webinar – Witness Statements in Family Proceedings

In this webinar, Joanna Gillan and Shárin Diegan, of Chambers’ family team, look at witness statements in family proceedings with particular focus on narrative statements in financial remedy proceedings and witness statements in private law Children Act proceedings. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the […]

Webinar – Pupillage and Finding Your Feet in Lockdown

Goldsmith Chambers’ current pupils David Barr, Matthew Poulsom, Toby Roseman and Hannah Gladwell discuss their experiences of pupillage and the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here.

Re A – Court of Appeal judgment handed down in FGMPO case

Dr Charlotte Proudman, led by Karon Monaghan QC of Matrix Chambers, represented the Respondent Mother in the case of A (A Child) (Rev 1) [2020] EWCA Civ 731. The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in this landmark case concerning FGM Protection Orders when a child does not have secure immigration status. You can access the full judgment here. Charlotte […]

Webinar – Forced Marriage and FGM Protection Orders

In this webinar, Dr Charlotte Proudman gives an introduction to FGM and Forced Marriage Protection Orders. Charlotte will discuss the application process, key considerations and what factors the court will consider. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar, can be accessed here.

Webinar – Varying Financial Orders

This webinar delivered by Dr Charlotte Proudman and Joanna Gillan, of Chambers’ family team, looks at varying financial orders. Charlotte and Joanna look at the process and discuss the key considerations and common pitfalls and how to avoid them when making an application to vary a financial order. The webinar recording can be viewed by […]

 

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