Podcasts
The Family Law Podcast – Repeal of Presumption of Parental Involvement
In the first episode of the Pump Court Chambers Family Law Podcast for 2026, new host Rebekah Batt is joined by Penny Howe KC, of Pump Court Chambers, and Sarah Williams, of Forsters, to discuss the news that the UK Government intends to repeal the presumption of parental involvement enshrined within the Children Act 1989. […]
The Family Law Podcast – a teaser for series 10 (part 2)
A teaser from hosts Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt about what’s coming up in the second half of the current series of the Family Law Podcast in 2026! To download, please click here.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Insights from the EAT – Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson interviews Pump Court’s Head of Employment & Discrimination, Heather Platt, about her successful EAT case, Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195. Heather gives invaluable insight into disability status by reason of conditions of neurodiversity; s.15 claims and emotional dysregulation as “something arising in consequence […]
‘What a Relief’ – How to succeed on CPR 3.9 Applications for Relief from Sanctions
Tim Salisbury is joined by Henry Hawkesworth in a new episode of the Pump Court Civil Law Podcast to discuss applications for relief from sanctions under CPR r.3.9. Henry and Tim consider the nature and application of sanctions, before offering practical advice about when applications should be made, what those applications must (or should) contain […]
Case strategy in professional regulation for healthcare professionals
In this Episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Pump Court’s Louisa Simpson speaks with Emma Davies of Everys Solicitors about all things tactics & strategy for best outcomes, against the backdrop of professional regulation in the Healthcare sphere. Emma is an associate at Everys, prior to which she worked for 13 years at a large […]
The impact of stress – with Samantha Hawkins
“I’m so stressed”… But what is stress really? How does it impact our bodies? And what can we do about it? Maria Henty is joined by Samantha Hawkins to explore all things stress. Samantha is a coach and facilitator with an expertise in leadership, resilience and social justice. She works with changemakers, impact-driven leaders, and […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson speaks with Kira Mountain, specialist Employment Solicitor at Trethowans, about neurodiversity in the workplace. A fitting topic, as 17-23 March 2025 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Kira and Louisa discuss some of the different conditions falling under the umbrella term ‘neurodiversity’; how and when these might […]
