Mark Jarman KC, leading Mani Singh Basi, successfully obtained a committal order in High Court proceedings
Mark Jarman KC, leading Mani Singh Basi, successfully obtained a committal order in High Court proceedings concerning children who are wards of the court before Mr. Justice Cobb. Two judgments have been published: the committal hearing and the sentencing hearing. Access both using the links below.
4PB shortlisted for 11 Awards at the Family Law Awards 2024
We are proud to announce that 4PB has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2024, with our members achieving 11 nominations across 6 additional categories.
Congratulations to:
- Piers Pressdee KC – Family Law KC of the Year
- Anita Mehta – Family Law Commentator of the Year (Talking Family Law – the Resolution Podcast)
- Harry Gates and Samantha Woodham – Family Law Innovation of the Year (The Divorce Surgery)
- Jacqueline Renton – Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year
- Andrew Powell – International Family Lawyer of the Year
- Rachel Chisholm – Family Law Innovation of the Year (The Mediation Space)
- Mani Singh Basi – International Family Lawyer of the Year, Family Law Commentator of the Year and Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year
- Olivia Gaunt – Family Law Young Barrister of the Year
The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Wednesday 20 November at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood Comments on the Legal Implications of High-Net-Worth Divorces Without Prenuptial Agreements
Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood features in a recent HELLO! Magazine article, where she offers insight into the legal implications of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s decision not to have a prenuptial agreement. Rosanne also highlights the importance of such legal provisions, not only for asset protection but also for enhancing financial planning throughout a marriage.
You can read Rosanne’s full comments here.
4PB shortlisted for 4 Awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted in 4 categories at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2024, including Family Set of the Year!
Congratulations to our Joint Head of Chambers, Barbara Mills KC, who has been shortlisted for two awards: Family Silk of the Year and Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution. We’re also delighted to congratulate Andrew Powell on his shortlisting for Diversity & Inclusion: Future Leader.
The winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Thursday 14th November at 1 Old Billingsgate Walk.
Reported Case: Teertha Gupta KC, Mani Singh Basi and James Nottage Acted Pro Bono in Forced Marriage and Wardship Case
Teertha Gupta KC, Mani Singh Basi and James Nottage acted pro bono on behalf of Karma Nirvana, a charity supporting victims and survivors of forced marriage, in this wardship and forced marriage case. After M, a seventeen-year-old girl, had faced difficulties in securing her return to England after being taken abroad and asserting she was at risk of a forced marriage at the hands of her parents, Cusworth J invited written submissions from interested parties including the FCDO, the police and Karma Nirvana, leading to these “judicial observations” on what should be done by different agencies in like cases.
Reported Case: 8 members of 4PB appeared in A v M & Ors [2024] EWHC 2020 (Fam)
Eight members of 4PB appeared in the case of A v M & Ors [2024] EWHC 2020 (Fam), where a stepfather from New Zealand applied for parental responsibility for two children after their mother unlawfully removed them to the UK, breaching his custody rights.
Christopher Hames KC and Ralph Marnham acted for the Applicant; Mark Jarman KC and Mani Singh Basi represented the First Respondent; Teertha Gupta KC and Indu Kumar represented the Second Respondent; and Frankie Shama and Alexandra Halliday acted for the Fourth Respondent.