News & Events: Children Law (Public)
Catherine Ellis considers the recent CA case of G&H (Leave to revoke placement order) [2023] EWCA Civ 768 (part two)
Change of Circumstances The second issue determined by the appeal court was whether a change of mind by a family member about putting themselves forward as a potential carer for the children can, without more, amount to a change of circumstances within the meaning of s24(3) (the court cannot give leave “unless satisfied that there […]
Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897 – Jennifer Lee and Samara Brackley of Pump Court Chambers succeed in landmark Court of Appeal judgment
Jennifer Lee and Samara Brackley, led by Will Tyler KC of 36 Family, instructed by Byron James of Expatriate Law Limited, acted in the Court of Appeal for the successful Appellant in Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897 – a hugely significant case involving the children of same-sex civil partners, conceived […]
Catherine Ellis considers the recent CA case of G&H (Leave to revoke placement order) [2023] EWCA Civ 768
This was an appeal by a grandmother against a refusal of her application under s24(2)(2) Adoption and Children Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”) for leave to apply to revoke placement orders in respect of her grandchildren. The application for leave was made six weeks after the care and placement orders had been made. The grandmother’s […]
Shona Love, Alex McHugh and Annabel Hazlitt to join Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Shona Love, Alex McHugh and Annabel Hazlitt have all accepted offers of tenancy and will join chambers in October, following the successful completion of their respective pupillages. Shona Love accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice. Before coming to the Bar, Shona spent several years as […]
Pump Court Chambers and Penny Howe KC shortlisted in Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court Chambers and Penny Howe KC have been shortlisted in the Family Law Set of the Year and Family Law Silk of the Year categories in the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2023. The awards are determined on The Legal 500’s market-leading independent research, conducted by over 20 […]
S (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 706
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in S (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 706, in which a biological father without parental responsibility appealed against the decision to refuse his application to be joined as a party to care proceedings in relation to his son (‘S’). The appeal was allowed on all grounds and […]
Jennifer Lee to appear on Question Time panel at London Resolution Summer Party and Seminar
Jennifer Lee will be taking part in the Question Time Panel at the London Resolution Summer Party and Seminar on Thursday 8th June 2023. The theme of this year’s event is Valuing Diversity. The session, titled “Exploring maintenance through an ED&I lens”, will be Chaired by Remyhs Baker (Associate at Pinney Talfourd). Panelists include Nicholas […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes members of Stour to create southern super set
A major, multi-practice chambers reaching across London, Kent, Hampshire and Wiltshire, has emerged after Pump Court Chambers welcomed the members of Stour Chambers in Canterbury. The former members of Stour Chambers will be joining Pump Court Chambers from 3 April 2023, creating a combined membership of 120 barristers and 24 members of staff spread across […]
Pump Court Chambers Annual Children Law Seminar
The Children Team at Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to our annual Children Law Seminar. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of talks on a range of topics relating to private and public law, which will aim to provide an interesting mix of practical advice, case law updates and […]
Jennifer Lee appeared for the applicant in R v T [2022] EWHC 3362 (Fam), a five-day High Court jurisdiction hearing involving English children of a same-sex family living in the UAE
Jennifer Lee, led by Will Tyler KC, acted for the applicant (Ms R) in this highly complex and extraordinary case, which raises important jurisdictional and human rights issues. The key question is whether the English Court has jurisdiction to consider applications by Ms R in respect of her children, conceived via assisted reproduction with her […]
Catherine Ellis appointed to the First Tier Tribunal – Mental Health Jurisdiction
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Catherine Ellis has been appointed as a fee paid judge of the First Tier Tribunal – Mental Health Jurisdiction. As this is a part-time appointment, Catherine will continue to practice as a barrister alongside sitting and remains available for instruction. The Mental Health Tribunal is an independent […]
Menopause in the law
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 […]