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Ed Wylde joins CPS RASSO panel
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased to announce that Ed Wylde has joined the CPS RASSO panel. Ed joined Chambers in October 2021 after completion of his criminal pupillage and undertakes work across a broad spectrum of criminal offences. For further information on Ed’s practice, or to instruct him, please contact Tony George, Senior Criminal […]
MBL Seminar: Claims under the 1975 Act – Disputes, Pitfalls & Traps to Avoid
Speakers: Tara Lyons and Christopher Stead Date: 11 Oct 2024, 10:00 AM ‐ 4:30 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 5 hours Level: Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge Introduction This new full day in-person course will provide comprehensive guidance on avoiding, limiting, managing, and resolving claims under the Inheritance (Provision for […]
MBL Seminar: Inheritance & Family Dependants – An Introduction to the 1975 Act
Speakers: Victoria Ellis and Oliver Foy Date: 20 Nov 2024, 9:30 AM ‐ 5:15 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 6 hours Level: Introduction: Requires no prior subject knowledge Introduction This full-day course is aimed at practitioners starting in this area or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the essentials. It […]
MBL Seminar: Contentious Probate & Inheritance Disputes – A Guide to Their Efficient & Effective Resolution
Speakers: Mark Dubbery, Julian Reed, Christopher Stead Date: 25 Oct 2024, 9:30 AM ‐ 5:15 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 6 hours Level: Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge Introduction An aging population, increasing property prices, and an increase in both the divorce rate and the creation of blended families provide […]
PS v CS [2023] EWFC 323 (B): Tara Lyons successfully acts for Father in schedule 1 case
Tara Lyons, instructed by Samantha Farndale of Stowe LLP, acted for the Father in this schedule 1 case. The case provides a useful example of the court’s approach to schedule 1 applications in a modest asset but high income situation. In this case the parties had three children. The Father had a high income of […]
Maria Henty and Victoria Ellis’s article ‘Children in proceedings, beyond wishes and feelings: how their views should be obtained and when and by whom should the court’s decision be relayed to them?’ published in Family Law Journal
Maria Henty and Victoria Ellis’s article ‘Children in proceedings, beyond wishes and feelings: how their views should be obtained and when and by whom should the court’s decision be relayed to them?’ has been published in the July edition of the Family Law Journal. Synopsis How children view proceedings and their role within them is crucial. Professionals must […]
RM v WP [2024] EWFC 191 (B) – Jenna Lucas acts for husband in financial remedies hearing concerning matrimonial property
Jenna Lucas, instructed by Eleanor Wood and Jim Richards of Lawrence Stephens Solicitors, appeared on behalf of the husband in this financial remedies case concerning the provenance of assets and the approach when pre-marital assets had been used as a matrimonial home. During the course of the marriage, the parties lived consecutively in three homes […]
ND v KD [2024] EWFC 188 (B) – Tara Lyons successfully argues nuptial agreement should not be upheld in financial relief hearing
Tara Lyons, instructed by Grant Cameron at Trethowans LLP appeared for the wife in a claim for financial relief and successfully argued that a prenuptial agreement entered into by the parties should not be upheld. At the time of trial the Husband, a property developer, was 43 years old and the Wife, a consultant in […]
Louisa Simpson appointed to the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service
We are pleased to announce that Louisa Simpson has been appointed a Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service member until 2027. Louisa is Deputy Head of the Sports Law Team, and has experience and expertise which lends itself to advising and representing individuals (professional and amateur sports men and women) and organisations (sport’s governing bodies, clubs, […]
Pump Court Chambers appointed to the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service
We are excited to announce that Pump Court Chambers has been appointed a member of the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service until 2027. The Pro Bono Legal Advice and Representation Service originates and operates as a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Service provides pro bono legal advice and assistance to […]
Pump Court Chambers shortlisted in six categories at The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court and its members have been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Legal 500 UK Bar Awards: Family law set of the year Family law Silk of the year: Leslie Samuels KC Family law Junior of the year: Jennifer Swan Crime and extradition Silk of the year: […]
Louisa Simpson appointed a member of the Employment Lawyers Association Junior Committee
Louisa Simpson has been appointed to become a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Junior Committee 2024-25. She looks forward to working with and supporting junior employment lawyers, collaborating with ELA’s other committees to contribute to training, social and pastoral opportunities.
