News & Events: Family Finance
Publication and transparency in family proceedings
Samara Brackley discusses the practical implications of the judgment in In the matter of A and B (Children) [2018], involving cross-applications by a local authority and a journalist concerning the publication of details relating to care proceedings. This article was first published on Lexis®PSL Family on 10th January 2019, for a free trial please click here.
“An affront to justice” – leveling the playing field one pound at a time
The High Court has recently re-affirmed its inherent jurisdiction to make a ‘pound for pound’ order in respect of a party’s future legal costs in financial proceedings. The case of LKH v TQA AL Z [2018] EWHC 2436 (Fam) involved an application for financial relief following an overseas divorce under Part III of the Matrimonial […]
Amelia Sugden joins Pump Court Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Amelia Sugden, formerly of 1 Hare Court, has accepted an offer of tenancy at Pump Court Chambers. Amelia was called to the bar in 2006 and specialises in the areas of Financial Remedies, Schedule 1 and Private Law Children. Amy joins at an exciting time for Chambers following our recent Family […]
Family Law Breakfast Briefing – Winchester
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce our latest breakfast briefings. Our speakers will be discussing the topic of Partnerships and Financial Remedies – How to extract money as well Costs in Children Act Cases (with an emphasis on private law proceedings. Venue The Winchester Hotel & Spa, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB (map) Schedule 07:45 – […]
Maria Henty to speak at AstenJ Family Law Conference
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Maria Henty will be speaking at the forthcoming AstenJ Family Law Conference on Saturday 27th October 2018 at BPP University, 68-70 Red Lion Street, WC1R 4NY. Ms Henty will be covering the area: Financial Remedies, this will be followed by a Q&A session. The event will provide valuable and in-depth […]
How to avoid problems of enforcement: Sale of FMH
It is always sensible to draft final orders with one eye on enforcement. An order for sale of the former matrimonial home (‘FMH’) can be a particularly emotive order, often fiercely resisted by one of the parties. This post is a summary of practical suggestions to ensure a sale goes smoothly when anticipating – and […]
Pump Court Chambers shortlisted for Family Law Chambers of the Year – London
We are pleased to announce that the Family Team at Pump Court Chambers have been shortlisted in the 2018 ‘Family Law Chambers of the year – London’ category. The awards recognises lawyers for their exceptional contribution to family law and will be presented at the 8th annual Family Law Awards on Wednesday 28 November at the Ballroom […]
Family Finance Seminar – Brighton
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Brighton Family Finance Seminar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. New for this year is a closing Q&A session that gives you the opportunity to have experienced counsel guide you on any technical questions or […]
Family Finance Seminar – Reading
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Reading Family Finance Seminar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. New for this year is a closing Q&A session that gives you the opportunity to have experienced counsel guide you on any technical questions […]
Family Finance Seminar – Poole
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Poole Family Finance Seminar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. New for this year is a closing Q&A session that gives you the opportunity to have experienced counsel guide you on any technical questions or […]
Family Finance Seminar – Winchester
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming Winchester Family Finance Seminar. Our speakers will be providing valuable and in-depth updates for all practitioners at intensive afternoon sessions. New for this year is a closing Q&A session that gives you the opportunity to have experienced counsel guide you on any technical questions […]
Helen Brander to join Pump Court
Pump Court is delighted to announce that Helen Brander will be joining chambers as of Monday 26th March 2018. Helen is an established family law practitioner with particular expertise in matrimonial finance, private law children, as well expertise in inheritance and the Court of Protection. If you require any further information regarding Helen’s practice or any other […]