Alan Inglis in memorium
It is with great sadness that 4PB announces the death of our friend and colleague, Alan Inglis. Alan was unique; the only family barrister and advocate, qualified to practice in England and Wales and Scotland, he was admired and very much loved on both sides of the border.
Kieran Ball writes for Wealth Briefing
Kieran Ball comments in Wealth Briefing on a ruling by the Supreme Court against a claim to pursue financial relief during or after divorce when a spouse has died.
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Baljinder Bath write for Local Government Editors
Baljinder Bath writes for Local Government Editors on the deprivation of liberty laws and how they are not fit for purpose in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children.
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Jacqueline Renton and Mani Basi successfully defend 1980 Hague Convention case
Jacqueline Renton, leading Mani Singh Basi successfully defended a 1980 Hague Convention case in Z v Z [2023] EWHC 1673. In particular, the case was successfully defended on a) wrongful retention b) habitual residence and c) Article 13b.
The case provides useful guidance on these exceptions to a summary return.
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Joy Brereton KC and Frankie Shama successful in Court of Appeal
Joy Brereton KC and Frankie Shama were successful on behalf of the appellate mother in the Court of Appeal in a case regarding a Judge’s assessment of the ability of a child to instruct their own solicitor.
12 Members of 4PB in the Court of Appeal
12 members of 4PB, Ruth Kirby KC, Adele Cameron Douglas, Miriam Best, Mark Jarman KC, Mani Singh Basi, Chris Hames KC, Indu Kumar, Charlotte Baker, Henry Setright KC, Harry Langford, Michael Gration KC and Michael Edwards are in the Court of Appeal today in a joint appeal of Re D and Re KR. The joint appeals consider important evidential issues relating to 1980 Hague Convention proceedings.