News & Events: Leslie Samuels KC MCIArb
Court of Protection Conference London
Pump Court Chambers’ Court of Protection Team are pleased to announce that we will be holding our rescheduled annual London Court of Protection Conference on Thursday 12th May 2022, at The Law Society. This conference promises to be an engaging event.We are particularly delighted that this year, The Honourable Sir Jonathan Cohen will be delivering the keynote speech, on current and emerging issues […]
Pump Court Ranked recognised as Top Ranked Set in Chambers & Partners Guide
Pump Court Chambers has once again been recognised as a Leading Set within the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide. The highly respected annual guide, released today, ranks both counsel and chambers based on the research of more than 170 full-time editors and researchers who talk to lawyers and clients all year round, […]
Public Law Working Group Reforms – Part 1
In this lunchtime webinar Leslie Samuels Q.C. Head of Family, Pump Court Chambers, considers the reforms proposed by the Public Law Working Group (chaired by Keehan J). For a copy of the slides which accompany the webinar please click here. If you have any queries in relation to this webinar, please don’t hesitate to […]
Public Law Working Group Reforms
Mr Samuels Q.C. Head of Family, Pump Court Chambers, is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming webinars to consider the reforms proposed by the Public Law Working Group (chaired by Keehan J). The topics to be considered at each seminar will be: Thursday 24th June 2021: pre-proceedings, case management and template orders. Wednesday 7th July 2021: […]
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. […]
Capacity: Where now for the ‘Golden Rule’?
You could not make it up! Lord Templeman, the creator of the Golden Rule in his decision in Kenward v Adams (1975) The Times 29 Nov, died in 2014. He executed his last will in August 2008. He left nothing to his son Michael Templeman or his daughter in law Lesley Templeman and they challenged […]
All that Glitters is not Golden
In this lunchtime webinar Professor Robert Howard (UCL) will be joined by Leslie Samuels QC & Mark Dubbery to discuss ‘the Golden Rule’, that where testamentary capacity is in doubt advice should be sought from a medical practitioner. Professor Howard and Leslie Samuels QC will consider the following issues: Has the recent case law changed the […]
Family Team: ADR and Remote Access offerings
Pump Court Chambers is committed to providing clients with high levels of service and support. By investment and use of modern technology and systems, we are fully equipped to deal with the current situation in these trying times. Technology We offer state of the art technology in the form of the Lifesize system (with integrated […]
Family Finance Seminar – Oxford
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Oxford Family Finance Seminar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. The event will close with a Q&A session that gives you the opportunity to have experienced counsel guide you on any technical questions or […]
Leslie Samuels QC & Edward Boydell to speak at White Paper Conference
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Leslie Samuels QC and Edward Boydell will be speaking at the forthcoming White Paper Matrimonial Finance Conference: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Advice for Your Clients on Thursday 27th June 2019 at The Caledonian Club, London, SW1X 7DR. Mr Samuels QC will be speaking on Pre-acquired pensions: […]
Court of Protection Seminar – Bournemouth
Pump Court Chambers are pleased to invite you to Court of Protection seminar. The event which aims to provide a valuable and in-depth update on the law, practice and procedure in this area. Venue The Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3AX (map) Schedule 13:30 – Registration / Lunch 14:00 – Seminar Commences […]
Children Law Seminar – Portsmouth
Pump Court Chambers are pleased to announce their annual Children Law Seminars providing a valuable and in-depth update for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. The seminar will be reviewing the notable recent decisions and providing practical advice to give an overview of essential issues, which will update delegates on law, practice and procedure. Venue […]
