News & Events: Private FDR
Tara Lyons returns from maternity leave
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 […]
Hasan v Ul-Hasan (deceased) & Anor. [2021] EWHC 1791 (Fam) – The Implications of Death on Divorce and Financial Remedies
Join Jennifer Lee of Pump Court Chambers alongside Carina Smith, Family Team Partner at Radcliffe Le Brasseur LLP on Thursday 27th January 2022 for a webinar hosted by Class Legal on the implications of death on divorce and financial remedies consequences of a party’s death on impending, ongoing or concluded divorce and financial proceedings. The webinar […]
Christmas Opening Hours 2021
We will be operating with reduced hours over the festive period. Our Chambers Christmas and New Year opening hours are as follows:- Thursday 23rd December – 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Friday 24th December – 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Saturday 25th December – closed Sunday 26th December – closed Monday 27th December – closed […]
Well-being in Family law
In May 2021, Resolution published their report ‘Wellbeing in Family Law‘ which painted a grim picture of morale amongst family law practitioners, including a worrying statistic of 1 in 4 respondents considering leaving the profession. With lockdown and remote working, wellbeing and mental health has never been more important in the legal profession generally. For […]
Jennifer Lee appointed Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal – Tax Chamber
Chambers are delighted to announce that Jennifer Lee has been appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Tax Chamber. Called to the Bar in 2007, Jennifer is a specialist family law practitioner. She has a thriving practice in family finance and has successfully represented high net worth clients in cases […]
Winchester Breakfast Briefing December 2021
After more than 18 months of virtual events, we are very pleased to announce our Winchester Breakfast Briefing will be returning in person on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at the Hotel du Vin Winchester, where we will be joined by guest speakers John Satchwell and Anna Hickling of Chewton Wealth Management who will be providing […]
Pump Court Ranked recognised as Top Ranked Set in Chambers & Partners Guide
Pump Court Chambers has once again been recognised as a Leading Set within the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide. The highly respected annual guide, released today, ranks both counsel and chambers based on the research of more than 170 full-time editors and researchers who talk to lawyers and clients all year round, […]
No Fault Divorce
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 Assent […]
No Fault Divorce
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 Assent […]
COVID-19 as a Barder Event and Generally as Grounds for Variation Webinar
In COVID-19 as a Barder Event and Generally as Grounds for Variation, Mark Ablett reviews notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of the key issues and update delegates on law, practice and procedure in this uncertain world. To access a copy of the slides which […]
Business valuations in financial remedy proceedings
For our final episode of the season, Tara Lyons is joined by forensic accountant Nick White of Nick White Divorce Accountants for a fascinating talk on business valuations in financial remedies proceedings. To download please click here.
COVID-19 as a Barder Event and Generally as Grounds for Variation
Pump Court Chambers Family Team is pleased to invite you to our forthcoming webinar ‘COVID-19 as a Barder Event and Generally as Grounds for Variation‘. In this lunch time webinar Mark Ablett will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of the key issues […]
