10 members of 4PB appeared in the Court of Appeal for C v M (A Child) (Abduction: Representation of Child Party).
10 members of 4PB were instructed in the Court of Appeal case: C v M (A Child) (Abduction: Representation of Child Party) following the dismissal of the father’s application for a summary return order under the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention.
4PB welcome a delegation from the Malaysian Bar
4PB was thrilled to host a delegation from the Malaysian Bar in chambers on Wednesday.
Rosanne Godfrey Lockwood wins Citywealth Barrister of the Year Silver Award
We are delighted and proud to announce our very own Rosanne Godfrey Lockwood has won the Barrister of the Year Silver Award at Citywealth’s Future Leaders Awards 2023.
Nick Fairbank and James Nottage discuss the significance of Potanin v Potanina on divorce tourism in London
In an article published by Family Capital, Nicholas Fairbank and James Nottage discuss Divorce Tourism in London, and the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Potanin v Potanina.
To read the article in full, click here.
Barbara Mills KC leads delegation to Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
Barbara Mills KC, Joint Head of Chambers, headed a delegation representing the Bar Council of England and Wales in her capacity as Vice-Chair Elect 2024, during a visit to Nairobi.
To read the full article featured in Today’s Family Lawyer, click here.
4PB Members Instructed in the Landmark Case: LB of Hackney v P & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1213
4 members of 4PB were instructed in the pivotal case of LB of Hackney v P & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1213.
The landmark judgment, which was handed down on 19 October 2023, authoritatively determined the relevant date for establishing jurisdiction under Art. 5 of the 1996 Hague Convention, an issue that has troubled the High Court since the UK left the EU.
It has also reached important conclusions about the jurisdiction to make public law orders in care proceedings, where a child is habitually resident elsewhere but present in E&W. This case is of significance for children’s law disputes with an international element.
Henry Setright KC was instructed by Dawson Cornwell and appeared on behalf of the appellant. Jacqueline Renton, Charlotte Baker and Frankie Shama were instructed by Goodman Ray on behalf of the intervener IAFL: International Academy of Family Lawyers.
Read the full judgment here