Court of Appeal Judgment in Redcar v B [2013]
The Court of Appeal gave its reserved judgment today in Redcar v B [2013] EWCA 964. This is an important case dealing with the LA’s liability to make financial payments to family carers under s 20 and 22 Children act 1989. Jonathan Cohen QC acted for the successful LA.
Jo Delahunty QC intructed in Hillsborough Inquest
Jo Delahunty QC has been instructed by Birnberg’s to act for a group of bereaved families in the Hillsborough Inquest.
Jane Probyn appointed as a Circuit Judge
Chambers warmly congratulates Jane Probyn as she takes up her appointment as a Circuit Judge today. She has been assigned to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Brighton County Court and will be known as Her Honour Judge Probyn.
Christopher Hames
Christopher Hames continued to represent Mrs Jennifer Jones pro bono before the President when she successfully resisted an attempt by the Solicitor-General to commit her to prison for contempt of court.
Jacqueline Renton
Congratulations to Jacqueline Renton who has been nominated for the Jordans Family Law Commentator of the Year Award. To vote, click here
DL v EL
Five members of chambers have appeared in the recent Court of Appeal Case DL v EL (2013).