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A Council v JC & Ors [2025] EWFC 440
Penny Howe KC and Andrew Grime (instructed by A Council Legal Services) acted for the Applicant, Maria Gallagher (led by Lucy Reed KC), instructed by Anne Goodenough of Wansbroughs Solicitors, acted for the 1st Respondent in this composite fact finding and welfare hearing. The case concerned L, a child born in 2024, who was placed […]
The Family Law Podcast – New Beginnings
In this episode of The Family Law podcast host Maria Henty discusses taking a more holistic approach to divorce and separation, and how different professionals can work with clients in a joined up fashion to support them at a difficult time. Maria is joined for this episode by Emma Wilders-Pratt and Laura Bell of Trethowans and […]
Annie Ward shortlisted for Family Barrister of the Year at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026
We are extremely pleased to announce that Annie Ward has been shortlisted for the Family Barrister of the Year category in the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026, taking place in London on 13 May 2026. For over 21 years, the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards have honoured the top-performing advisors and managers in global private wealth […]
Annabel Hazlitt successful in the Court of Appeal
On 7th March 2025, Annabel Hazlitt appeared in the Court of Appeal, successful in appealing a conviction from the Crown Court at Southampton. The issue in the case concerned disclosure of evidence to the jury after they had retired to consider their verdict. The case centred on whether the Appellant was the driver of a […]
The Family Law Podcast – Pets on Divorce
In the latest episode of Pump Court’s Family Law Podcast, host Maria Henty discusses how the court deals with pets upon divorce and separation, with Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner and Head of Family Law at Amphlett Lissimore. During the episode, Maria and Estella cover the current approach to pets, scope for reform, pet-nups, and Estella’s work […]
Serious Annoyance: Protest, Reverence and the Limits of Toleration at Stonehenge
Introduction When members of Just Stop Oil threw orange powder over Stonehenge on the eve of the summer solstice, the gesture was as symbolic as it was disruptive. They were charged with public nuisance under section 78 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (“PCSC 2022”), which criminalises conduct causing serious harm, including […]
Jennifer Lee to speak at the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Litigation – 5th Annual Flagship Conference on 20 November 2025
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee has been invited to speak at the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Litigation – 5th Annual Flagship Conference in London on 20 November 2025. Jennifer will be speaking at the session on ‘Analysing Cases of Coercive Control & Conduct’ in the context of HNW financial remedy cases alongside […]
The Family Law podcast – The Harman Report
In this episode, Maria Henty talks to Annette Henry KC about the Harman Report and also about harassment and bullying at the Bar more generally. Annette is the founder of Owning Your Wellbeing, Work – a Life Wellbeing Consultant. The Harman Report is an independent review commissioned by the Bar Council to address bullying, harassment, […]
Jennifer Lee to speak on Child Maintenance: CMS, Topping-Up and Schedule 1 at National YRes Conference
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee has been invited to speak at the National YRes Conference 2025 in London on Friday, November 7. Jennifer will be speaking on “Child Maintenance: CMS, Topping-Up and Schedule 1” alongside Rachel Spicer (1 Hare Court) and Gwynfor Evans (36 Group). This session will help practitioners […]
Leslie Samuels KC elected Chair of the FLBA
We are incredibly proud to share that Leslie Samuels KC has been elected to the post of Chair of the Family Law Bar Association. Leslie was elected at the FLBA National Conference and AGM in Birmingham on Saturday 1 November. His term of office will commence on 1 January 2026 and will last for 2 […]
Pump Court Family Law Podcast – Within The Window
In the latest edition of the family law podcast, new host Maria Henty is joined by Antonia Mee of Burgess Mee and Hannah Budd of The Rosefield Divorce consultancy to discuss the Within The Window initiative and how the initiative can be used to help our Family Law clients. “Within The Window” was created by […]
The Family Law podcast welcomes two new hosts
Pump Court warmly welcomes Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt as our new Family Law podcast hosts. Both offer a wealth of expertise and insight to the Family Law practice, and we’re excited to have them lead the next series of our popular podcast. The first new episode will air this week. Stay tuned for informative […]
