In the first episode of the latest series of the Family Law Podcast, Tara Lyons is joined by pensions expert, George Mathieson and our very own Edward Boydell to discuss the pension issues, particularly equality of income versus equality of capital, stemming from the well known case in which they both appeared: CMX v EJX […]
In a really exciting episode, HHJ Hess joins co-hosts Helen Brander and Tara Lyons to talk all things financial remedies court and the upcoming PAG2. It was a real privilege to have His Honour join the podcast to provide his unique insight from the vanguard of financial remedies reform, including the origins of the FRC, […]
Following hot on the heels of World Menopause Day, Tara Lyons is joined by Imogen Robins of Pump Court and Jennifer Williamson, partner at Blake Morgan, to discuss the menopause generally and how it affects women working in the law. The podcast goes on to discuss the impact of menopause in family proceedings. This is […]
Pump Court Chambers, IBB Law and Arbuthnot Latham & Co are pleased to invite you to our Annual Family Finance Update on Wednesday 14th September 2022 registration from 6:00pm until late at the 5-star Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, London, W1K 2AL. This year, the finance update will be delivered by Tara Lyons. This will be followed by a lively debate, […]
Bemused by the new legislation on no fault divorce? Baffled by what a conditional order means? Look no further – Samara Brackley and Tara Lyons go through the new law so you don’t have to. An essential potted guide for all family practitioners looking to get to grips with one of the most significant law […]
Tara Lyons is joined by Nigel Pascoe QC of Pump Court Chambers for this timely podcast on cross-examining vulnerable witnesses. Nigel is the author of an advocacy guide and has been a silk in the criminal courts for 34 years! In the wake of an increase in appreciation of special measures for witnesses following the […]
No fault divorce delayed but set to arrive in the UK in April 2022 with many calling it the biggest change to divorce law in England and Wales for over 50 years. It is a movement that started back in 1996 with the repealed Family Law Act, culminating with the Divorce Dissolution and Separation bill gaining Royal […]
No fault divorce delayed but set to arrive in the UK in April 2022 with many calling it the biggest change to divorce law in England and Wales for over 50 years. It is a movement that started back in 1996 with the repealed Family Law Act, culminating with the Divorce Dissolution and Separation bill […]
The Pump Court Family Law Podcast is back for its fifth season and the team have well and truly hit the ground running. In this first episode, Tara Lyons is joined by barrister Imogen Robins and solicitor Beth Woodward, Head of Family at Neves solicitors. The trio discuss the benefits of arbitration in financial remedy applications, […]
Join host Tara Lyons and guest Helen Brander for this bumper special episode taking the listener through the new efficiency statement regulating how we all must now work in the financial remedies court, from ES1 and ES2 through to the court’s potential power to disallow an advocate’s fees at final hearing. This is an absolute […]
We are delighted to welcome back Tara Lyons following her recent maternity leave. Tara was called to the Bar in 2005 and specialises in matrimonial finance, trusts of land disputes and cases concerning the financial provision for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. An experienced mediator, she also accepts instructions to act as a […]
Jesse Cook of Pump Court, a Bar Council Social Mobility Advocate and a rising star in chambers, talks to Tara Lyons about his route to the Bar and the challenges he faced in doing so. This is an important listen at a time where diversity at the Bar has never been more important yet hitherto […]