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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 […]

Chambers Webinar Series

Goldsmith Chambers continues its webinar series covering topics which have been impacted by Covid-19. Also covered within the series are areas which are expected to be in high demand once restrictions begin to ease. Family Team: Looking at witness statements in family law proceedings and discussing applications under FPR Part 25. Civil Team: Considering business […]

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 – Clinical Negligence Claims in the Context of Covid-19

Will injuried patients be disadvantaged? In this webinar, Heather Beckett looks at considerations in respect of potential clinical negligence claims, which have arisen during the period whilst provision of medical services has been impacted by Covid 19. She also considers the effects of the pandemic on cases already “in the system”. The webinar recording can be viewed […]

Black Lives Matter – Chambers Statement

Goldsmith Chambers is deeply saddened and appalled by the killing of George Floyd and the events in Minneapolis and elsewhere that exemplify systemic racism and violence against BAME people. Racism, prejudice, unequal treatment and excessive use of force offends the rule of law.  Equality before the law and equal treatment should be enshrined as a key principle […]

Webinar – How has Coronavirus Changed the Hostile Environment Policy in the UK?

In this webinar, Sangeetha Iengar and Bronwen Jones, of Chambers’ immigration team, take a deep-dive into some of the hostile environment policies, exploring how they have evolved over time to entrench hostility towards migrants and how they have been procedurally or legally adapted, extinguished or preserved during the Coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, Sangeetha and Bronwen discuss […]

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 […]

Webinar – An introduction to mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms

Adam Gersch and Ian Cain of Goldsmith Chambers’ civil team, present a Webinar on mediation and the other ‘alternative’ dispute resolution [‘ADR’] options available to litigators and their clients. Adam and Ian will use their knowledge and experience as accredited mediators to outline the merits of ADR, review the most popular ADR mechanisms, assess the […]

Supreme Court hands down judgment in Serafin v Malkiewicz and others

Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Anton van Dellen (formerly a full tenant; now a door tenant in Chambers) represented the Appellant publishers in an appeal concerning  the Court of Appeal’s interpretation of the public interest defence in defamation and whether the trial was unfair by virtue of the trial Judge’s interventions.  The original trial was before Jay J in 2017 and concerned the publication […]

Chambers Webinar Series enters its fourth week

Goldsmith Chambers continues its webinar series covering topics which have been impacted by Covid-19. Also covered within the series are areas which are expected to be in high demand once restrictions begin to ease. You can see directly below the running order for this week’s webinars as well as details on how to book yourself […]

 

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