News & Events: Cohabitation & Co-ownership
Leslie Samuels KC elected Chair of the FLBA
We are incredibly proud to share that Leslie Samuels KC has been elected to the post of Chair of the Family Law Bar Association. Leslie was elected at the FLBA National Conference and AGM in Birmingham on Saturday 1 November. His term of office will commence on 1 January 2026 and will last for 2 […]
Emily Chapman appointed to National YRes Committee
We are delighted to announce that Emily Chapman has been selected to join the National YRes Committee. YRes is Resolution’s network of family law professionals at the start of their careers. It exists to ensure that there is an opportunity for Resolution members who are starting out on their career path to share their experiences, […]
Cohabitation and Co-ownership interactive lunchtime webinars: “NCDR (including civil mediation and differences)”
Annie Ward delivered a webinar on recent developments in TOLATA and cohabitation claims, emphasising the importance of exploring non-court dispute resolution options before resorting to litigation. She covered procedural differences between family and civil lawyers, recent case law developments, and the challenges of proving changed common intention and constructive trusts without written agreements. The […]
Cohabitation and Co-ownership interactive lunchtime webinars: “Case studies: Cohabitation with Children”
This webinar provided an overview of legal frameworks for cohabitation cases involving children, including TOLATA and Schedule 1 proceedings, with detailed discussions on disclosure requirements and case studies. Samara presented strategies for property disputes between cohabiting partners, emphasising the importance of thorough information gathering, proper documentation, and making strategic Part 36 offers. The conversation […]
Cohabitation and Co-ownership interactive lunchtime webinars: “Costs (interplay with Part 36) including offers and negotiation”
The webinar focused on costs, mediation, and negotiation in legal proceedings, with Mark and Victoria providing detailed explanations of civil procedure rules, costs regimes, and the importance of Part 36 offers in civil cases. The discussion covered various aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including its implications in legal proceedings and the importance of […]
Cohabitation and Co-ownership interactive lunchtime webinars: “Enforcement/appeal”
Please join Jennifer Lee for a talk on “Enforcement/appeal“, as part of an interactive series of lunchtime webinars covering the latest developments in Cohabitation and Co-ownership. Each webinar will run from 1pm – 2pm, including time for Q&A. To register, please complete the form below. If you have any queries about the event, please email Chelsey Stuart: […]
In memoriam David Barber
It is with much sadness that Pump Court reports the death of our former Senior Clerk, David Barber, who passed away last weekend “Big Dave”, as he was affectionately known, was Pump Court’s Senior Clerk for 20 years, although he served as First Junior under Paul Harding for many years before being promoted. David was […]
