News & Events: July 2020
International Child Abduction
In this lunchtime webinar, Jennie Swan and Naima Asif will be reviewing the most recent case law and guidance on the topic of International Child Abduction, including discussion of the impact of the recent pandemic on the legal landscape. Topics will include; A review of recent appellate cases, including; – Re I-L (Children)(1996 Hague Convention: […]
Tax and Pensions – What Every Solicitor Needs to Know Webinar
In our first Virtual Winchester Breakfast Briefing ‘Tax and Pensions – What Every Solicitor Needs to Know’ we were delighted to have been joined by guest speaker Sofia Thomas, a family law tax expert. Sofia is an engaging speaker. She has recently co-authored a book to assist family lawyers dealing with tax issues. The foreword […]
The Magnitsky Act in the UK – A summary
Who was Sergei Magnitsky? Sergei Magnitsky, whose name is associated with laws implemented to impose sanctions on abusers of human rights, was a Russian tax advisor who died in police custody in 2009. He was arrested and charged on allegations of tax evasion after accusing Russian tax officials of defrauding Hermitage Capital Management, an investment […]
Digital Documents use in Proceedings and Issues of Manipulation
Pump Court Chambers Family Finance Team is pleased to bring you Digital Documents use in Proceedings and Issues of Manipulation. We were delighted to be joined by District Judge Peter Devlin who alongside Helen Brander provided practitioners with a valuable and in-depth update on the law, practice and procedure in these uncertain times. Topics […]
Henry Hawkesworth joins Pump Court
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Henry Hawkesworth has joined Pump Court Chambers after successful completion of his third six pupillage following a period as a tenant in a leading set of common law chambers in the North East of England. Called to the Bar in 2018, he has developed a mixed common […]
