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Pump Court Family Law Podcast – Within The Window
In the latest edition of the family law podcast, new host Maria Henty is joined by Antonia Mee of Burgess Mee and Hannah Budd of The Rosefield Divorce consultancy to discuss the Within The Window initiative and how the initiative can be used to help our Family Law clients. “Within The Window” was created by […]
The Family Law podcast welcomes two new hosts
Pump Court warmly welcomes Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt as our new Family Law podcast hosts. Both offer a wealth of expertise and insight to the Family Law practice, and we’re excited to have them lead the next series of our popular podcast. The first new episode will air this week. Stay tuned for informative […]
Paul Mertens appointed to the Attorney-General London A Panel of Counsel to the Crown
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Paul Mertens has been appointed to the Attorney-General London A Panel of Counsel to the Crown. Members of the London A Panel deal with the most complex government cases in all kinds of courts and tribunals, often appearing against KCs. Paul’s appointment will commence from 1 September 2025 for […]
Jennifer Lee ranked as a Leading Family Law Barrister in the Spear’s Legal Indices 2025
Pump Court is very pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee has again been listed as one of the best family law barristers for high-net-worth clients in the UK in the current edition of Spear’s 500 Legal Indices. Jennifer’s Spear’s review notes the following: “Jennifer Lee is most commonly found acting for HNW and UHNW clients […]
Jennifer Lee to speak at the inaugural TL4 International HNW Divorce & Children Summit in Portugal
Jennifer Lee will be speaking at the inaugural ThoughtLeaders4 International HNW Divorce & Children Summit, taking place in Lisbon from 1-2nd July. The focus of the conference is on international family and divorce law and its impact on other legal sectors, bringing together leading practitioners from key jurisdictions around the globe. Jennifer Lee will be speaking […]
Jennifer Lee to speak on two panels at the 9th LAWASIA Family Law & Children’s Rights Conference
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Lee has been invited to participate in two panel sessions at the 9th LAWASIA Family Law & Children’s Rights Conference, between 12-14 June 2025 in Penang, Malaysia. Jennifer will be delivering a joint presentation with Sarah Williams (Partner, Payne Hicks Beach) as part of the Modern Families and Surrogacy […]
Ed Wylde prosecutes Southampton-based paedophile
Ed Wylde prosecuted a 72-year-old man, who was convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a 13-year-old child. The Crown’s case was that the Defendant effectively groomed the Victim, by virtue of his position as the grandfather of her close friend L, with the offending culminating in a sexual episode at L’s house. After […]
‘Do they have to know about that?’ Human rights considerations and disclosure – By Simon Johnson Published by LexisNexis
In this article published by LexisNexis, Simon Johnson discusses the complex issue of disclosing personal information in public law proceedings under the Children Act 1989, focusing on the Human Rights involved, specifically the right to privacy under Article 8 and the right to a fair trial under Article 6. It explores case law, including significant […]
Jennifer Lee to speak at the Family Law Symposium in Malta: “Show me the Money – Family Law, Trusts and Recognition and Enforcement” on 5th April 2025 (hosted by the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Commonwealth Law Association and FLBA)
Pump Court is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lee will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Commonwealth Law Association, and the Family Law Bar Association of England and Wales, titled “Show me the Money – Family Law, Trusts, Recognition and Enforcement” on 5th April 2025. With […]
The Law Commission’s Review on Financial Remedies
Join Jennifer Lee of Pump Court and star guest, Professor David Hodson OBE, KC (Hons) MCIArb, joint co-founder and senior partner at The International Family Law Group, for a thought-provoking podcast on the Law Commission’s review of the laws which determine financial provision on divorce or the ending of a civil partnership. The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Act […]
Helen Brander appointed Deputy District Judge
Pump Court Chambers are delighted to announce that Helen Brander has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge for Family, sitting on the South Eastern Circuit. Called to the Bar in 2002, Helen is a specialist family law practitioner with a thriving practice in the areas of family finance, private children, inheritance and probate, and […]
Third-six pupil vacancy – Family Team
Pump Court Chambers’ busy Family Team is looking for an able and enthusiastic third-six pupil to work both on the Western and South Eastern Circuits, with a view to tenancy. The third-six will commence in October 2019. Applications please by 4pm 31st July 2019. As a large provider of legal services, Pump Court Chambers is […]
