News & Events: September 2020
Special guardianship orders: Where are we now?
In this series finale, Leslie Samuels QC joins host Mark Ablett to talk about special guardianship orders in the light of the Public Law Working Group’s recent report. As a leading silk and deputy High Court Judge, Leslie offers unparalleled insight into the issues raised by the report and what is needed to address them. […]
Oliver Foy Joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to welcome Oliver Foy to chambers following successful completion of his pupillage. During his pupillage he undertook work across Chambers’ core areas and gained specific experience in Employment, Criminal and Family law under the supervision of Heather Platt, Eleanor Fargin and Claire Fox respectively. Tony Atkins; Senior Clerk said: “We’re delighted […]
Financial Remedies Update
Pump Court Chambers Family Law Team is pleased to bring you our latest Financial Remedies Update Webinar. Speakers Cordelia Williams and Mark Ablett provide a valuable and in-depth update for all practitioners throughout this afternoon webinar. Topics covered include: Family Procedure Rules – Costs estimates and making open offers PD28A Fairness of hearings Hadkinson […]
Avoiding Negligence Claims
Join us for our latest lockdown lecture ‘Avoiding Negligence Claims’ presented by Julian Reed and Simon Lane of Pump Court Chambers. Our speakers will consider the following issues: The duty to disappointed or intended beneficiaries Negligent preparation of a will; White v Jones [1995] 2 AC 207HL; The Scope of the duty. Damage Limitation 10 ways to […]
John’s Campaign – Fighting for the Rights of Care Home Residents
John’s Campaign has been fighting for changes to the way our care homes operate since 2014, with the belief that carers should not just be allowed in, but should be welcomed. On September 9th, John’s Campaign launched a legal challenge against the Government’s guidance on care home visits during the coronavirus pandemic. Jennifer Lee, Co-Head […]
Suspended sentence for man who tried to smuggle Class A drugs into prison
Richard Tutt represented Darren Lane, a heavily convicted serving prisoner from Bournemouth with 49 convictions for 161 offences on his record. Mr Lane was charged with conveying a List A article, 13.8g MDMA, into prison with an estimated value of £2,010. It was concealed in a hi-fi system when Mr Lane handed himself into a […]
Coronavirus: The view from the bench
Edward Boydell of Pump Court Chambers sits down with District Judge Hudd of the Central Family Court to discuss how coronavirus has affected the judiciary and the running of First Avenue House. District Judge Hudd offers some fascinating insights into how the court has operated and how some changes may well be sustained beyond the […]
Wealth Protection on Divorce: Practical steps to reduce risk
We are delighted to partner with Brachers’ for this online seminar for family and private client solicitors, focusing on wealth on divorce. Hosted by Brachers Family Team, speakers Edward Boydell, Tara Lyons and Mark Ablett of Pump Court Chambers will consider protecting family wealth against divorce including: – Pre and post-nuptial agreements; – Tax: considerations […]
Sarah Jones QC & Richard Tutt secure murder conviction
Sarah Jones QC, leading Richard Tutt, secured the conviction of Trent Hutchinson for murder at the Crown Court at Hove before HHJ Gold QC. Hutchinson (aged 16), stabbed his friend, Ollie Wells (aged 18), who had been staying with him. He stabbed him twice, once to the back and once to the head. Hutchinson claimed […]
How to Charge What You Are Worth and Get It – Breakfast Briefing
Please join us via Zoom for our latest Winchester Breakfast Briefing ‘How to Charge What You Are Worth and Get It’, where our guest speaker will be Vanessa Ugatti, Motivational Speaker, Coach and Author of Amazon Best Seller, ‘True Worth’. We are delighted that Vanessa has agreed to speak for us. Overview of Talk Take […]
Third-party trust interests in financial remedies
Trusts expert Mark Dubbery joins host Tara Lyons for this week’s bumper podcast looking at third-party trust interests and how to deal with them in the context of financial remedy proceedings. Mark indulges us with a whistle-stop tour of the applicable principles for constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel as well as invaluable guidance on tactical […]
Financial Remedies Update Webinar
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Financial Remedies Update Webinar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at this afternoon webinar. Topics will include: Family Procedure Rules – Costs estimates and making open offers PD28A Fairness of hearings Hadkinson Order Applied – HR v DS [2019] EWHC 2425 Application of Waggott principles […]
