21/02/24

Piers Pressdee KC, leading Mani Singh Basi are successful in the High Court acting pro-bono for the appellants.

Piers Pressdee KC, leading Mani Singh Basi acted for the successful appellants in GM & Anor v EB & Anor (Rules of Evidence). They both acted pro bono, instructed by Creightons solicitors. The case deals with important principles relating to rules of evidence in private law children disputes, and the judgment comments on the difficulties for the courts in dealing with challenging circumstances as a consequence of LASPO.

21/02/24

Nicholas Fairbank reflects on London’s position as divorce capital of the world in light of the latest Supreme Court decision in Potanin v Potanina in the Law Society Gazette

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19/02/24

Charles Hale KC Represented Successful Respondent in an Important Costs Decision Following a Stay Proceedings in Monaco

Charles Hale KC acted for the successful husband in this important costs decision following successful stay proceedings in favour of Monaco.

16/02/24

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).

13/02/24

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.

12/02/24

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.