Egeneonu v Egeneonu
Judgment was handed down today by the President in Egeneonu v Egeneonu[2017] EWHC 43 (Fam) where Alistair Perkins and Christopher Hames QC appeared on opposing sides. The judgment is the first family case to consider whether or not findings of civil contempt amount to criminal offences for extradition purposes. The President also provides important analysis of the wardship jurisdiction.
Child Arbitration
Alex Verdan QC carried out the first 4PB Arbitration concerning a child welfare issue today.
HHJ Simon
Congratulations to Michael Simon who was made a circuit Judge today. HHJ Simon will sit at Blackfriars Crown Court.
Cyrus Larizadeh QC
Congratulations to Cyrus Larizadeh QC who has been appointed Chair of the Children Committee of the Family Law Bar Association with effect from January 2017
David Williams QC and Jacqueline Renton
David Williams QC and Jacqueline Renton give evidence to House of Lords Justice Committee. On 6 December the Lords Justice Committee heard evidence on the impact of Brexit on U.K. law
Chris Barnes
We are delighted to announce that Chris Barnes won the Family Junior of the Year at the Family Law Awards.