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Dr Proudman wins appeal on behalf of rape complainant in family proceedings

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 […]

Goldsmith Chambers’ Civil Watch Series

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 Charlotte Proudman represented Kate Griffiths MP in landmark rape & domestic abuse case

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 secures not guilty verdicts for drug supply offences

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 […]

Family Law Awards 2021

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 […]

Goldsmith Chambers’ Civil Watch Series – 7th Issue

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 […]

New Judicial Appointments

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, […]

Samantha Davies joins Chambers

Chambers is delighted to welcome Samantha Davies, who joins us today from Great James Street Chambers. Samantha practices predominantly in Crime, Extradition and Civil Law.

Samina Iqbal joins Sikh Lawyers Association’s pupillage event

Chambers is delighted to support Samina Iqbal‘s participation in the Sikh Lawyers Association’s pupillage event, taking place tonight, 10th November 2021 at 7pm. It is not too late to register for students and graduates seeking pupillage or an interest in qualifying at the Bar. Do join our joint-head of the immigration and public law team […]

 

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