Presented by Charles Shwenn we invite you to a breakfast seminar on Monday 20th November from 8.30am until 9.00am. Continental Breakfast and refreshments provided from 8.00am. [...]
Members of our Financial Family Team will be joined by specialists in this area to include His Honour Judge MitchellBen Lee, Anderson - Crypto Currencies (an update)Prab Singh, 55 Plus - Later life, Divorce FinanceGeorge Mathieson - How to avoid [...]
We are delighted to welcome four new pupils who commenced their pupillages on 16th October 2023. From left to right Usmaan Siddiqui is undertaking a specialist Family Pupillage under the supervision of Christian Gape and Paul Bitmead. Katie Elford is [...]
A digest of some interesting cases over the last 12 months:- Withdrawal of Treatment Clinical Negligence Disciplinary Inquests WITHDRAWAL OF TREATMENT - St George's NHS Trust v.Casey [2023] EWHC 2244 (Fam) When asked to declare the death of an adult, [...]
After successful completion of their 12 month pupillages with Chambers, we are delighted to report that Lewis Jukes and Lauren Garner-Jackson have accepted tenancy with us. Lewis has had a fantastic start in all areas of civil practice with a [...]
Chambers congratulates Emma on being ranked as Rising Star - Family: Children And Domestic Violence Emma is technically very astute. She is able to spot niche points of law and plan accordingly. Her advocacy is calm and controlled but powerful. [...]
Chambers congratulates William on being Ranked for Family: Divorce And Financial Remedy in this years edition of Legal 500. 'William is a bold and strong advocate. He is forthright and achieves good results. He is also good with clients and [...]
Chambers congratulates Rupert Chapman for being rank by Legal 500 – Family: Divorce And Financial Remedy ‘Rupert has a forensic grasp of detail – he masters the details of a case like no other and makes very complicated cases seem [...]
Tanya Jones was instructed on behalf of the Appellant in an appeal where it was averred the court had erred in its decision to grant the Respondent possession. The grounds of appeal were firstly that the notice to quit, entitling [...]
District Judge Appointment: Murray 29 September 2023 |Announcements The King has appointed Charles Murray to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England [...]
Charles trained as a Civil/Commercial Mediator with the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) accredited Society of Mediators. As a Barrister Mediator he is regulated by the Bar Standards Board and covered by professional indemnity insurance. Charles bolsters Chambers Mediation Team who [...]
Members and Clerks were very honored to welcome special guests, clients and friends, one of whom is the current Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councilor Kevin Mitchell to enjoy an evening of Fizz, Canapes and Great Music to the Exeter Castle [...]
A digest of some interesting cases over the last 6 months:- Trusts Tax Wills Probate PROBATE, WILLS - Boult v. Rees [2023] EWHC 147 (Ch) The evidence of an experienced Solicitor was held to provide 'only limited support' in assessing [...]
For several months now, families have been feeling the pressure of the financial crisis. As inflation rises, the cost of living has rocketed, and the country is on the brink of another recession. One area that has not escaped the [...]
Parental Alienation is a concept which continues to occupy the thoughts of academics, lawyers, judges and almost every other kind of professional who works within the Family Justice System. The spectrum of thoughts and beliefs could not be starker, and [...]
Chambers are delighted to congratulate our previous member, District Judge Andrew Worthley for being appointed as a Family Recorder, The King has appointed 163 Recorders on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP, and [...]
8 June 2023 - in person10:00-17:00Reed Hall, University of Exeter, Streatham Drive, Exeter EX4 4QR Full programme and booking The cost-of-living crisis is impacting people’s lives with marginalised communities affected disproportionately. This event is about responding to this crisis in [...]
Booking for Virtual Attendance is still available Tuesday 16th May 20239.30am-4:30pmMercure Southgate Hotel, Southernhay, Exeter We are delighted to announce our annual Children Law Conference. Dr Sue Candy - Psychology AssociatesPaul Hunter - Forensic Testing Services LtdProf Marianne Hester - [...]
We are pleased to announce that Lauren is ‘on her feet’ and is accepting instructions. During her First Six, Lauren has shadowed most members of the family team in financial remedy, private children, care, and TOLATA cases. She has attended [...]
We are pleased to announce that Lewis has commenced his second six period within his pupillage specialising in the area of Civil Law. During his first-six, Lewis has shadowed members of the Civil Team across all areas of Chambers’ expertise, [...]
Chambers is very proud to offer our congratulations to the Clinic for being joint winners of the Legal Category of the Exeter Living Awards, an accolade they share with Stephens Scown Solicitors. In an effort to fill the gap left [...]
SS – v – RS [2023] EWFC 32 (Fam) Under FPR rule 4.4 the Court has power to strike out “a statement of case” (a) which discloses no reasonable grounds for bringing or defending the application; (b) which is an [...]
Tanya Jones was instructed to act for the Claimant in respect of their Constructive Dismissal, Whistleblowing Detriment and Discrimination arising from disability claims against the Respondent. The Claimant did not have the required 2 years’ service to claim ordinary unfair [...]
Chambers is pleased to announce that Natasha Bellinger has been elected joint Head of Chambers, alongside Rupert Chapman, who continues in the role. Natasha’s appointment follows the elevation to the District Bench of previous joint Head of Chambers, Russell James. [...]
On 27 February 2023, Jane Smith and Emma Cross delivered an advocacy skills workshop to junior and senior lawyers at Devon County Council. The interactive workshop focussed on hearings in public law children cases with Jane and Emma sharing their [...]
Chambers members and clerks are delighted to welcome Zara to our busy family team. Zara joined chambers in February 2023 having enjoyed a varied practice at the independent Bar, across a number of different areas ranging from crime to human [...]
Members and Clerks welcome Catherine as she joins our very busy family team as Door Tenant. Catherine has built a reputation as a highly accomplished advocate in Wales. Now in silk she is extending her reputation to England. A great [...]
On 21st February 2023, the President of the Family Division handed down a widely anticipated judgment on the issue of instruction of experts, and in particular the instruction of experts in proceedings where there is an allegation of parental alienation. [...]
Tanya Jones was instructed by Pam Dosanjh Phillips of Spencer West LLP to act for the Claimant in respect of their Constructive Dismissal claim against the Respondent. Tanya successfully argued the last straw doctrine was enough to breach the implied [...]
Magdalen Chambers are delighted to announce that Ian Darcy has joined chambers as a tenant from January 2023. Ian, who was formerly an In-House solicitor, is a welcome addition to the Chambers specialist Civil Team practising predominantly in Regulatory, Public [...]
Exeter Law Courts – Wednesday 18th January – 5.00pm – 6.00pm Plymouth Magistrates Court, Thursday 2nd February 5.00pm – 6.00pm Are you about to start taking part in family hearings? Easing back into attended hearings? Getting the jitters about what [...]
The King has appointed Russell James to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of [...]
The King has appointed Andrew Worthley to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of [...]
Members and Clerks wish you are a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We wish you a very prosperous 2023! Fri 23rd December – 8.30am – 5.30pm Mon 26th December – Closed Tues 27th December - Closed Weds 28th [...]
We are delighted to co host the quiz with Devon and Somerset Law Society and award wining Devon CILEx Branch. Also supporting a local business, the quiz will be held at 1 Guinea Street, Exeter, EX1 1BS. Doors open at [...]
On 25 October 2022, William Hillier and Emma Cross delivered an advocacy skills workshop to junior lawyers at Somerset County Council. The interactive workshop focussed on court hearings in Court of Protection and Care proceedings with William and Emma sharing [...]