New Reported Case: Jacqueline Renton appeared in the case of BR v SN [2024]
Jacqueline Renton appeared in the case of BR v SN [2024], where she successfully argued that Hadkinson orders can apply in relation to Children Act proceedings. Mr Justice Moor gave important guidance on this issue, and developed the Hadkinson jurisdiction in relation to Children Act proceedings, in circumstances where this issue had not been considered since the case of Hadkinson v Hadkinson [1952] itself.
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12 members of 4PB recognised on the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales
We are proud to celebrate 12 members of 4PB who have been recognised on the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales.
The list recognises individuals for their dedication to pro bono services, performing 25 or more hours of pro bono work.
Congratulations to Charles Hale KC, Jo Delahunty KC, Ruth Kirby KC, Dorothea Gartland KC, Joanne Brown KC, Katharine Bundell, Anita Mehta, Francesca Dowse, Jacqueline Renton, Amean Elgadhy, Charlotte Baker and Mani Singh Basi.
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Michael Gration KC and Mani Basi discuss the power of wardships for Solicitors Journal
In an article published in the Solicitors Journal, Michael Gration KC and Mani Singh Basi delve into the implications of making a child a ward of court and examine the circumstances that might necessitate this decision.
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9 members of 4PB ranked in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2024
We are delighted that 9 members of 4PB have been ranked in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2024.
Congratulations to Charles Hale KC, Henry Setright KC, Alex Verdan KC, Deirdre Fottrell KC, Jacqueline Renton, Kate Van Rol and Francesca Dowse, who have all been recommended as a Top Family Lawyer by Spears Magazine and to Harry Gates and Samantha Woodham, who have been recommended in the divorce consultancy and support service providers index for their work with The Divorce Surgery.
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Best Family Law Barristers 2024
Leading divorce consultancy and support service providers 2024
New Reported Case: P v P (Transgender Applicant for Decree of Nullity: Human Rights)
Charles Hale KC led Michael Edwards and Tom Tabori (of 39 Essex), instructed by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP (Tammy Knox and Laura Hunter), all acting on a pro bono basis for the Applicant.
4PB Awarded the Bar Council Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition
We are proud to have been awarded the Bar Council Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition.
The certificate recognises Chambers that have demonstrated an emphasis on regular structured practice review for all barristers, have diverse and inclusive events for all and have taken steps to rebuild chambers as a thriving community.
4PB Certificate Of Recognition