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Katie Stephens
Family
13/05/2025

Katie Stephens completes Pro Bono Pupil Pledge

Many congratulations to Katie Stephens, a pupil barrister within our Family Group, who has completed Advocate’s Pupil Pledge through her work in providing advice prior to a TOLATA trial. In a world where equal access to justice continues to be a...
Child Care Conference
Events
09/05/2025

Anatomy of a Care Case: The Modern Approach – Child Care Conference, 10 June

We are delighted to confirm the agenda and open registrations for our Child Care Conference which will take place in Chambers on the afternoon of Tuesday, 10th June 2025. We very much hope you will be able to join us and our Chair for the...
William Horwood
Family
14/04/2025

William Horwood Shortlisted for Prestigious John Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award

We are delighted to announce that William Horwood has been shortlisted for the John Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award at the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards. This award is named in honour of the late John Collins, a true pro bono champion. It celebrates...
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...
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