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Katie Stephens
Family
28/03/2025

A simple guide to issuing claims under TOLATA 1996 for separating cohabiting couples

In the absence of financial provision akin to divorcing couples, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) is a tool for separating couples in relation to their property. TOLATA claims are brought under the Civil Procedure...
Lillian Garnier
Family
25/03/2025

Committals in financial remedies  – a remedy of last resort?

Hale LJ opined in Hale v Tanner, that applications for committal within a family law context raise unique considerations (for example, children).[1] The procedure is complex and must be followed meticulously as the application will fail if it is not....
Emma Williamson
Family
19/03/2025

Emma Williamson to Return to Chambers

We are delighted to inform you that Emma Williamson will return to the St Philips Family Law Group following Maternity Leave and is available to take instructions from Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Emma accepts instructions for all cases within Public...
William Horwood & Lauren Starmer
Family
24/02/2025

William Horwood & Lauren Starmer appeared for mother in Re CX (Jurisdiction: Wrongful Removal to Northern Cyprus) [2025] EWFC 27

The case was heard by Poole J in January 2025 and judgment was handed down last week. The judgment raises novel points about how issues of jurisdiction are to be approached, both in relation to proceedings under the Children Act 1989 and proceedings...
William Horwood & Beth Armitage
Family
14/02/2025

Two barristers nominated for Bar Pro Bono Awards

We are pleased to share that two members of our Family Group, William Horwood and Beth Armitage, have received nominations at the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards. William has been nominated for the John Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award, recognising his...
DNA Legal
Events
05/02/2025

Challenging Expert Toxicology Evidence, Seminar with DNA Legal – 25th February

On the evening of 25th February, we are delighted to be hosting DNA Legal for their “Challenging Expert Toxicology Evidence- The Future of Real Time Alcohol Monitoring in Family Law Proceedings” Seminar. Introduction &...
Hassan Sarwar
Family
03/02/2025

St Philips Family Group is delighted to welcome Hassan Sarwar as a Tenant

Hassan was called to the Bar in 2010 and practices exclusively within the field of Financial Remedies and is renowned for both his robust approach at Court and friendly manner with clients. His experience spans cases involving interveners, trusts,...
Katie Stephens
Family
28/11/2024

“The Public Law Working Group’s proposal for ‘a sea change’ to post-adoption contact”- Katie Stephens

Pupil barrister Katie Stephens has had an article “The Public Law Working Group’s proposal for a ‘sea change’ to post adoption contact” published by Family Law Week. Katie’s article sets out the working group’s proposals for changes to...
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