The Tory party is still reeling from the repercussions of its mini-budget, although the use of the label ‘mini’ might not be appropriate for some of the biggest proposed tax changes of modern times. But what about financial remedies practitioners, or even…
An Arbitration in Children Act matters has recently taken place through Chambers with Julie Stather MCI Arb arbitrating. The case was being litigated through a local firm with Eleanor Battie instructed for the Final Arbitration, with the other parent representing themselves. The…
Julie Stather has successfully represented a parent who wished to relocate internationally with their child. The case was hard fought as the final order of the court permitting the relocation was something the Cafcass officer didn’t feel able to endorse. It was…
Rachel Baker considers the case of Gestmin SGPS S.A. v Credit Suisse [2013] EWCA 3560 (Comm) and its relevance to the preparation of witness evidence. In 2013 the High Court commercial case of Gestmin v Credit Suisse came before Mr Justice Leggatt who was tasked with evaluating the…
We’re delighted to announce a new series of Family Law focused episodes on our podcast Law Pod UK. Experts Clare Ciborowska and Richard Ager join Rosalind English in the first of a series of discussions with our family law team highlighting legal developments and analysing cases from the family…
Explore our brand new website for Direct Access or Public Access, formerly known as BarristerForMe. Meet our specially qualified barristers, read about our expertise and visit our FAQs page for help understanding the language, process and potential costs involved. Stay up to…
Many parents will be subject to Child Arrangement Orders made by the Family Court making provisions for both parents to spend time with their children. Now that the UK is in lockdown, what obligation are parents under to move children between homes…
In the fourth of the 1COR ‘Family Forum’ seminars, held on the on Tuesday 2nd June 2020, Natasha Isaac, Anogika Souresh and Karen Perrier from Money Advice Plus considered the impact of economic abuse on victims, particularly within the context of the…
I often explain to clients that, contrary to popular opinion, much of a lawyer’s time is spent advising people on how to keep out of court rather than encouraging them into it. If nothing else, and as any lawyer worth their fee…
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (ToLATA) Claims: review of how the Courts determine an individual’s (beneficial) interest in land Where there is a dispute about the extent of an individual’s interest in (real) property there are the usual…