News

Sign up

Sign up for our newsletter

Dr Charlotte Proudman represented mother in international child contact dispute 

Father v Mother & Anor [2024] EWHC 3332 (Fam) (04 September 2024) Dr Charlotte Proudman represented a mother in an international child contact case. The case involves a long-running custody and contact dispute between the parents of a child who was previously abducted from the United States by the mother in 2019. A local US […]

Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Charlotte Proudman jointly won (with Monica Feria-Tinta of Twenty Essex Chambers) Woman of the Year at this year’s awards. We are also proud to share that three other members and staff of Chambers were also shortlisted: Anthony Metzer KC – Mentor of the Year Sara Anzani – Returner […]

Second-Six Pupils

Goldsmith Chambers is thrilled to announce that Katherine Soroya and Leanne Hemming, our current Pupils, will be on their feet from 1st April. Katherine Soroya is available for instructions in Immigration, Family and Civil cases. During the last six months she has gained extensive experience across these areas after joining us from a busy practice […]

On the Rise: Illegal Working Penalties – Emma Harris writes for ILPA’s Blog

In the latest edition of ILPA’s Blog, available here,  Emma Harris writes about the recent crackdown against illegal working and the serious consequences for employers who receive civil penalty notices. Employers face a first-time penalty of £45,000 per illegal employee as well as the reputational damage of having their business named and shamed on the […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman’s Victory in the Case brought against her by the BSB. 

We are delighted by the decision on Thursday 12 December 2024 by the Panel chaired by HH Judge Nicholas Ainley to dismiss the Bar Standards Board’s case against our distinguished member of Chambers, Dr. Charlotte Proudman, which has received much press coverage. The Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Services Panel ruled that there was no case […]

Charlotte Bull successfully prosecutes a rape and attempted rape at Croydon Youth Court

Charlotte secured convictions for rape and attempted rape in a 7 day youth court trial, involving a child defendant and child complainant. The defendant was found guilty on full prosecution facts. During the trial Charlotte also successfully opposed an Abuse of Process argument made by defence on the grounds of delay, lost evidence and disclosure. 

Immigration & Public Law Annual Round-Up 2024

When: 21st November 2024– 10am to 4.30pmWhere: Farringdon Room- St Bride Foundation Goldsmith Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our 2024 Annual Round-Up where a variety of expert speakers from our team will be addressing a range of topical subjects and looking back on the last year in the world of Immigration and […]

Civil Penalty Success for Emma Harris

Emma Harris has succeeded in having a Civil Penalty Notice cancelled on appeal for her client who was accused of employing an illegal worker. His Honour Judge Murch, sitting in the County Court at Luton, agreed with Ms Harris’ submission that it is the Secretary of State who bears the burden of proving both that […]

Inspiration Women in Law Awards 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce that Sara Anzani has been shortlisted in the category of Barrister of the Year at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, hosted by Clifford Chance, will take place on 05 November 2024. 

 

Goldsmith Chambers and its barristers are
regulated by the Bar Standards Board