26/11/24

5 members of 4PB appear in the Court of Appeal today in an appeal concerning Article 13(b) and mental health.

25/11/24

Alex Halliday Has Been Instructed to Represent the MOD in the Afghanistan Inquiry

Alex Halliday has been instructed to represent the MOD in the Afghanistan inquiry, which is looking into allegations of extra-judicial killings by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan in the period 2010 -13.

15/11/24

Indu Kumar instructed to represent the UK Health Security Agency in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which began on 28 June 2022, has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future. The inquiry investigations have been organised into Modules, and throughout each, the Inquiry hears evidence from witnesses, experts and Core Participants through a series of corresponding hearings.

Indu Kumar will be working on Module 7 (test, trace, and isolate – looking at the effectiveness of the strategy put in place by the UK Government). Hearings for this module are listed for 2025.

15/11/24

4PB wins Family Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024

We are excited to share that 4PB won Family Set of the Year at yesterday’s Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024!

This award highlights the exceptional expertise and dedication of our barristers, solidifying our reputation as the leading set for Family Law. Joint Head of Chambers, Charles Hale KC, proudly accepted last night’s award on behalf of chambers, alongside Dorothea Gartland KC, Andrew Powell, Furhana Mallick, Paul Hennessy, Kenny Martin and Lor’elle Mitchell.

Thank you to Chambers and Partners for a fantastic evening and to our clients and referees for their ongoing support.

13/11/24

Ralph Marnham Has Been Instructed to Represent the MOD in the Afghanistan Inquiry

Ralph Marnham has been instructed to represent the MOD in the Afghanistan inquiry which is looking into allegations of extra-judicial killings by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan in the period 2010 -13.

11/11/24

Michael Edwards appointed as a Recorder