News & Events: Children Law (Private)
“Complexities that can arise in relocation cases: immigration and problematic ISW input” by Cordelia Williams published in Family Law Journal
Cordelia Williams has written an article for the February issue of Family Law. The article helps to inform child relocation cases where immigration is a key feature. It includes a list of suggested immigration questions to consider when taking instructions from a client, or seeking advice from an expert. It features the interplay between the […]
Albert Gibbon appointed to Kent and Southeast London YRES Committee
Chambers is happy to announce that Albert Gibbon has taken up a role on the Kent and Southeast London YRES Committee. As part of the broader Resolution umbrella, the committee focuses on providing opportunities for Resolution members at the early stages of their career to share experiences, raise concerns and ideas, and develop knowledge and […]
F v M & Anor [2024] EWHC 3190 (Fam) – Lucy Davis successfully acts for appellant father in High Court international relocation appeal
Lucy Davis was instructed by the appellant father in this High Court Appeal Before Mr Justice Hayden. Lucy was successful in appealing a judgment made following a final hearing in an international relocation case. The respondent’s counsel in the relocation matter had previously met the appellant at a social event and then communicated with him […]
Re N (A Child) – Samara Brackley acts for Respondent Mother in recently published judgment
Samara Brackley, instructed by Laura White and Erin Lyon of Moore Barlow, acted for the Respondent Mother in Re N (A Child) EWFC 331 (B) [2024], in which the Father represented himself as a litigant in person. The anonymised and redacted version of the judgment was uploaded to the National Archives, in order to help […]
Jennifer Lee joins the Financial Remedies Journal Editorial Board
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Lee has joined the Editorial Board of the Financial Remedies Journal. The Financial Remedies Journal is a termly law journal, published by Class Legal and written and edited by an exceptional Editorial Board. HHJ Edward Hess acts as Chair of the Editorial Board, and Rhys Taylor acts both as Vice-Chair and […]
Interim Payments in Cases of Alleged Fundamental Dishonesty: Mehmood (by his litigation friend Mrs Islam) -v- Mayor [2024] EWHC 1057 (KB)
People may look back on 2024 as the “year of the elections”, or the year that football almost came home (again), or perhaps even the year of “brat summer” … For personal injury practitioners, however, 2024 may be accurately described as the year of fundamental dishonesty. The ongoing case of Mehmood forms part of the […]
Spousal Maintenance Handbook
We are pleased to announce that Mark Ablett has authored a chapter in the new Spousal Maintenance Handbook titled ‘Child Maintenance’ This chapter provides valuable insights and guidance on navigating the complexities of child support and reinforces our commitment to advancing knowledge in Family law. We are proud to share this important contribution from our team. […]
The Young Persons Appointment Pilot
Alvaro Loxton (pupil) recently had the opportunity to observe a Young Persons Appointment (YPA) with his supervisor, Mark Ablett. This gave him an insight into how the courts are attempting to manage the strain on their resources and on CAFCASS. It remains to be seen whether this pilot strikes the right balance between efficiency and […]
“All by myself…” The rules are the same whether you’re represented or not
It is an unfortunate reality that a great number of litigants find themselves, whether by choice or not, before the Family Court without legal representation. The reasons for this are varied and complex, it is usually down to cost but not always. Some choose to represent themselves as a way to further perpetuate abuse, even […]
Pump Court Chambers ranked as a Leading Set in Chambers & Partners 2025
Pump Court has been ranked as a Band 1 Set for Family/Matrimonial and Ecclesiastical Law in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners, as well as maintaining set rankings for Crime and Employment. In total, 26 members of chambers are ranked as Leading Individuals for Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance, Crime, Ecclesiastical Law, Employment, Inquests […]
Leslie Samuels KC to speak at the Family Law Week Live Public & Private Children Law Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce that Leslie Samuels KC will be speaking at the inaugural Family Law Week Live Public & Private Children Law Conference, taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 at the Cavendish Conference Centre. Leslie will be speak on ’the future of family law for 2025 and beyond’ – a personal journey […]
Re: V (Appeal: Relocation) [2024] EWHC 2600 (Fam) Maria Henty successful in High Court
In Re: V (Appeal: Relocation) [2024] EWHC 2600 (Fam) Maria Henty, instructed by Kate Barber and Emily Gulliver of Thrings, was successful in the High Court on appeal before Ms Justice Henke. The judgment was handed down for publication on 15 October 2024. Maria acted for the respondent mother on appeal. The mother was successful […]
