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Chambers statement on Israel and Palestine Conflict

Goldsmith Chambers wishes to express shock and dismay at the loss of innocent lives and homes on both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East at this time, particularly as it has affected some of our members personally. We hope and pray for a cessation of hostilities and for a just and lasting […]

Legal 500 – 2024

Chambers is very proud to have several of our members recognised in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500 directory.  The rankings have been published as follows: Crime Leading Silks: Anthony Metzer KC – Tier 3 – ‘Tony is a powerful and persuasive advocate who knows how to make a compelling argument to judges of […]

AB v CD [2023] EWFC 165

Dr Charlotte Proudman represented the mother in a fact-finding hearing before Mr Justice Moor. The case concerned cross-allegations made by both parents. Mother alleged domestic abuse and emotional harm caused by the father to her and the child. The father alleged parental alienation. An Independent Social Worker had previously been instructed in the case. Mother had […]

Louise Tickle v Father & Ors [2023] EWHC 2446 (Fam) 

Dr Charlotte Proudman represented the mother in a successful appeal brought by journalist, Louise Tickle. Dr Proudman was instructed pro bono by Melanie Bridgen of Nelsons Law. The private law proceedings concerned allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation. Ms Tickle sought permission to report matters discussed in the hearing. The judge adjourned Ms Tickle’s […]

Re GB (Part 25 Application: Parental Alienation) [2023] EWFC 150

Dr. Charlotte Proudman was successful at an appeal hearing representing a mother accused of parental alienation. Dr. Proudman, as Counsel for the Appellant, sought a review for a lower Court hearing in which District Judge Sethi allowed the instruction of an expert. The appeal was successful. His Honour Judge Middleton-Roy concluded that an expert psychological […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman successfully represents mother on appeal in Re GB (Part 25 Application: Parental Alienation) [2023] EWFC 150

Dr Charlotte Proudman successfully represents mother on appeal in Re GB (Part 25 Application: Parental Alienation) [2023] EWFC 150 Re GB (Part 25 Application: Parental Alienation) [2023] EWFC 150 Instructed on a direct access basis on behalf of a mother in private law children proceedings, Dr Charlotte Proudman successfully argued that it is not the role of […]

Family Law Awards 2023 Shortlist Announced

We are delighted to announce that Goldsmith Chambers has been shortlisted for two awards and a valued member of our Chambers, Dr Charlotte Proudman has also been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Family Law Case of the Year Two cases in which Dr Charlotte Proudman was instructed have been shortlisted for case of the year: […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman represents wife at appeal hearing of financial remedy order

BF v LE [2023] EWHC 2009 (Fam) Dr Proudman represented the wife at an appeal hearing against refusal to set aside financial remedies order on grounds of lack of capacity and no participatory directions/special measures being in force. The wife was 16 months out of time in appealing. The High Court heard the appeal because […]

A v B (Appeal: Domestic Abuse) [2023] EWHC 1499 (Fam) (20 June 2023)

A v B (Appeal: Domestic Abuse) [2023] EWHC 1499 (Fam) (20 June 2023) Dr Charlotte Proudman and Elisabeth Traugott represented a mother at an appeal hearing in the High Court that addressed issues of sexual coercion and submission within marriage. Despite finding the Recorder’s comments about the “inherent probability” of the mother’s allegations of rape to […]

Goldsmith Chambers nominated for Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that our immigration team has been shortlisted for “Immigration Set of the Year” and that Charlotte Bayati has been shortlisted for “Immigration Junior of the Year” at the Legal 500 Bar Awards. Charlotte is an exceptional immigration practitioner whose expertise ranges from complex EU matters to multifaceted asylum appeals, particularly […]

 

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