Deirdre Fottrell KC successfully represents the First Respondent in the Court of Appeal
Deirdre Fottrell KC (4PB), leading Maggie Jones (Garden Court Chambers), has been successful in the Court of Appeal case YM (Care Proceedings: Clarification of Reasons).
International Domestic Violence Case and the Use of ‘Lawfare’.
Charles Hale KC, leading Julia Townend for the mother; Teertha Gupta KC for the father, all of 4PB were all involved in this case concerning the High Court’s approach to the most serious allegations of domestic violence where the mother fled the jurisdiction to be met with an abduction claim by the father.
4PB Welcomes Deirdre Fottrell KC to chambers
4PB is delighted to announce that Deirdre Fottrell KC, has joined chambers with immediate effect. Deirdre needs almost no introduction; specialising in children law, she is very highly regarded at the family bar. Deirdre also sits as a Deputy High Court Judge.
Katharine Bundell writes for ThoughtsLeaders4 FIRE
In an article for ThoughtLeaders4 Fire, Katharine Bundell provides an insightful perspective on Crypto assets in divorce proceedings.
Charles Hale KC and Nicholas Fairbank comment on Supreme Court ruling.
In an article for STEP Journal Charles Hale KC and Nicholas Fairbank comment on the recent Supreme Court ruling in Pontanina v Pontanin [2024] UKSC 3.
Christopher Hames KC and Pippa Sanger successfully opposed an application to strike out a claim for financial remedies on public policy grounds, representing the client on a pro bono basis.
This was a pre-emptive application by the husband to strike out the wife’s claim for financial remedies pursuant to public policy principles on the basis of the wife’s alleged bigamy following a 20-year marriage, characterised by abuse and for which there were two children now living with the wife. The husband relied on the Court of Appeal authority of Whiston v Whiston [1995] Fam 198.