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Emma Williamson & Katie Stephens
Family
27/04/2026

Pathfinder Courts Rebranded: The Rise of “Child-Focused Courts”

The rebranding of Pathfinder Courts to “Child-Focused Courts” marks a significant shift in how private law Children Act proceedings are managed across England and Wales. In this article, Emma Williamson and Katie Stephens examine how the model...
Pro Bono Recognition List 2026
General News
21/04/2026

Eight Members Recognised in 2026 Pro Bono List of England & Wales

The 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales has just been published, and we are proud to see eight of our members recognised. Richard Atkins KCEdmund BeeverElizabeth HodgettsAli TabariChristopher BuckinghamFrancis MortinFelix LevayKatie...
Amanprit Kaur
Business & Property
21/04/2026

A practical example of the limits of beneficial interest claims in informal family arrangements

In this edition of the Lay of the Land, Amanprit Kaur provides a useful illustration of parties seeking to establish an equitable interest in a property. Unlike most articles on this topic which tend to divulge hotly disputed marital breakdowns, this...
Sarah Buxton & Beth Armitage
Family
20/04/2026

Summary – A County Council v PS & Anor [2026] EWFC 68 (B) (16 March 2026)

Sarah Buxton and Beth Armitage recently appeared in the case of A County Council v PS & Anor [2026] EWFC 68, a care case listed for a final hearing over four days involving the application by the Local Authority (represented by Ms Buxton) to...
Alexander Bradford, Charles Towl & Abbi Robinson
Business & Property
16/04/2026

On Demand Webinar – “The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?”, 6 May

This spring brings significant change to landlord and tenant law. Join Alexander Bradford, Charles Towl and pupil barrister Abbi Robinson for a practical look at the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what it means in real terms. You can watch the full...
Commercial Buildings
Business & Property
15/04/2026

Commercial Spring Seminar, 14 May ’26

We’d be delighted if you joined us for our Commercial Team’s spring seminar, where we’ll be looking at some of the latest developments in commercial law, as well as sharing practical insights on handling disputes and getting the best...
Lauren Starmer
Family
15/04/2026

Finalising at IRH: robust resolution or forfeited fairness? A reflection of Re S-W [2015] and Re H [2025]

Introduction In his judgment of Re S-W (children) [2015] EWCA Civ 27, Sir James Munby quoted the age-old maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ but went on to make it quite plain that such can be equally denied “if...
Care Conference 2026 - Save the Date
Events
15/04/2026

Public Law Proceedings in the Age of Tech & AI: Care Conference, 12 June ’26

We are delighted to announce further details concerning our upcoming Annual Care Conference – Public Law Proceedings in the Age of Tech & AI. A full-day programme featuring external speakers and Barristers from our specialist Care...
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