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Re B-B (Domestic Abuse: Fact-Finding) (Rev1) [2022] EWHC 108 (Fam) Dr Proudman was instructed by Beck Fitzgerald on behalf of the mother in a complex fact-finding hearing. The case of B-B has a long history. A child arrangements consent order made by HHJ Scarratt in August 2019 was appealed to the Court of Appeal and the […]
We are delighted to announce that Dr Proudman was listed this week as #TheHot100Lawyer which is the Lawyer Hot 100 for 2022. To read more about it click here, https://www.thelawyer.com/event/lawyer-hot-100/ The Lawyer writes: A strongly feminist barrister, Dr Charlotte Proudman uses her immense talent to advocate for the rights of women. Last year year she represented […]
GK v PR [2021] EWFC 106 Dr Proudman was successful on appeal on behalf of a mother in overturning a fact-finding decision in which no findings were made on the mother’s allegations of rape, domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. The appellate court held that the trial judge minimised the significance of the allegations […]
In the Winter collection of the Civil Watch series, Dilan Deeljur presents a practice note on fiduciary duties and secret commissions through the case of Wood v Commercial First Business Limited and Business Mortgage Finance 4 Plc v Pengelly [2021] EWCA Civ 471. Stuart Whitehouse provides a useful insight into the issues arising where […]
Dr Proudman instructed by Melanie Bridgen at Nelsons Law represented Kate Griffiths MP in long-running family proceedings. After a contentious fact-finding hearing, the family court found that Kate Griffiths MP has been raped whilst asleep, domestically abused and coercively controlled by her ex-husband Andrew Griffiths. Ms Griffiths argued that Mr Griffiths posed a risk of […]
Sarah Memmi, instructed by Sabrina Neves of GT Stewart Solicitors, represented JF in Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court. JF was jointly charged with another with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and with possession of criminal property namely proceeds of drug dealing, as well as one count of having custody or […]
M (A Child) [2021] EWHC 3225 (Fam) Dr Proudman was led by Deirdre Fottrell QC and instructed by Cramp & Mullaney LLP on behalf of the appellant mother. The mother alleged rape, domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour (“CCB”) by the father. At the fact-finding hearing, no findings were made on the mother’s allegations […]
Members and staff of Goldsmith Chambers last night attended the Family Law Awards at Bloomsbury Top, where Charlotte Proudman was shortlisted for Family Law Junior Barrister of the year; and Anthony Metzer QC and Charlotte Proudman’s case MCP, C-603/20 PPU was shortlisted for Family Law Case of the year. Charlotte Proudman was highly commended in […]
In the Autumn collection of the Civil Watch series, the focus is on offers to settle claims. George Symes presents a refresher on Part 36 Offers, gives a summary of the recent High Court case of Head v The Culver Heating Co Ltd [2021] EWHC 1235 (QB), and explains how it can affect what would […]
Chambers is delighted to announce that two further members of Chambers have been appointed as fee-paid (part-time) members of the judiciary. Frances Allen (1995 Call) – Frances has been appointed in two jurisdictions: as Fee-Paid Employment Judge and Fee-Paid Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal, assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber (IAC). In her practice, […]
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