Nicola Wallace provide a workshop at the Family Mediators Association
Nicola Wallace delivered a workshop at the annual Family Mediators Association Conference, that took place at Kings College London on 29th September 2022. The workshop focused on interface between ‘Family Law & Mediation….coming out of the shadows. Diffusing and de-escalating conflict: theory and practice.’
4PB launches new Parental Leave Policy
4PB are proud of our new Parental Leave Policy recently launched. The policy ensures members pay no rent to chambers during a period of full parental leave up to 12 months and for a further 12 months after their return.
This is one of the most progressive parental leave policies at the Bar and is an example of the continued commitment at 4PB to supporting parents to advance and develop their careers at the Bar.
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
4PB join with colleagues across the legal professions in mourning the loss of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.
Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2022
4PB are proud to announce the six nominations received this year by the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2022.
Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022 Shortlist
4PB is delighted to have been shortlisted for the following awards at this years Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.
Family Law Set of the Year
Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution – Barbara Mills QC
Diversity & Inclusion: Future Leader – Andrew Powell
The winners will be announced at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022 on Thursday 17th November.
Mani Singh Basi writes for the New Law Journal.
In an article for the New Law Journal Mani addresses the wrongful retention of children under the1980 Hague Convention and the options available to the parent left behind.
Further Mani goes on to look at the inherent jurisdiction of the courts in England & Wales when a child is retained in a country which is not a signatory to the Hague Convention.
To read the article in full click here.