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Reported Case: 3 Members of 4PB Appeared in Re Z [2026] EWHC 1012 (Fam)

3 Members of 4PB appeared in the matter of Re Z [2026] EWHC 1012 (Fam), a final welfare determination of the father’s application for the summary return of…

Anita Mehta Wins Barrister of the Year at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026

A huge congratulations to Anita Mehta on being named Barrister of the Year at last night’s Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026. With the awards honouring excellence in the…

Mani Singh Basi Discusses the Best Practice for Approaching Expert Evidence in Children’s Proceedings in Children & Young People Now

How should family justice professionals approach expert evidence in children’s proceedings? Mani Singh Basi reviews lessons learned from past cases and offers practical recommendations for practitioners to…

Reported Case: Re CX (A child) (Reporting restrictions order: National security) [2026] EWHC 994 (Fam)

Three members of 4PB appeared in the important Family Division case of Re CX (A child) (Reporting restrictions order: National security) [2026] EWHC 994 (Fam) Joy Brereton KC, leading…

Barbara Mills KC Wins Bar Champion of the Year at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026

We are delighted to congratulate Barbara Mills KC, who last night was named Bar Champion of the Year at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026. With the…

Charlotte Baker Discusses Family Law Act 1996 Applications and the President’s Guidance on Talking Family Law

In the latest episode of Resolution’s award‑winning podcast, Talking Family Law, hosts Anita Mehta (4PB) and Simon Blain (Forsters LLP) are joined by Charlotte Baker (4PB) and Jenny…

Charles Hale KC Completes the London Marathon, Raising £5,720 for Support Through Court

Congratulations to Charles Hale KC on completing the London Marathon yesterday! Taking on the formidable 26.2‑mile challenge, Charles has so far raised an incredible £5,720, including proceeds from…

4PB Warmly Congratulates Lord Justice Cobb on His Appointment as President of the Family Division.

The members of 4PB are delighted at the announcement of the appointment of Lord Justice Stephen Cobb as the President of the Family Division. Lord Justice Cobb has…

30 members of 4PB Recognised on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales

We are proud to celebrate 30 members of 4PB who have been recognised on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, acknowledging individuals who have…

Reported Case: 7 Members of 4PB appear in Re N (Paternity: Unregulated Sperm Donor) [2026] EWHC 878 (Fam)

The President of the Family Division has handed down judgment in Re N (Paternity: Unregulated Sperm Donor) [2026] EWHC 878 (Fam), providing an important decision on Parentage. 7…

Reported Case: Frankie Shama Successfully Represented the Applicant Mother in Re H (A Boy) [2026] EWFC 43 (B)

Frankie Shama successfully represented the applicant mother in her application to relocate the parties’ child, aged 2, to South Africa in the reported case of Re H (A…

Cleo Perry KC and James Nottage Explain Why Better Preparation and Support Is Needed for Adoptive Families in Children & Young People Now

The need for better preparation and long-term support in adoption is becoming increasingly clear, as practitioners and families continue to highlight gaps between policy and lived experience. Cleo…