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Family Law, Children Law | Monday 3 April 2023

Can the court still direct the use of Scott Schedules or limit allegations a party wishes to make?

Blog post by Luke McLean of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team.

Family Law, Children Law | Monday 27 February 2023

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales

Naomi Wiseman of Garden Court Chambers supported campaigning groups IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation and Girls Not Brides UK pro-bono.

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Children’s Rights | Friday 20 January 2023

Human Rights Assessments: Local Authority concedes Children Act 1989 duties take precedence over residual & discretionary Immigration Act 1999 powers

The claimant, HTT, was represented by Amanda Weston KC and Maria Moodie of Garden Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Verity Cannell of Bindmans LLP.

Family Law, Children Law, Children’s Rights | Friday 23 December 2022

Care Proceedings: Jurisdiction and Placing Children in the EU, post Brexit

Blog post by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Domestic Abuse, Family Law | Friday 23 December 2022

Where are we with Section 65 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021?

Blog post by Luke Mclean of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Friday 23 December 2022

JUSTICE Working Party Report: Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families

Blog post by Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman of the Garden Court Family Law Team, who were part of the JUSTICE Working Party.

Family Law, Children Law, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 29 November 2022

Amanda Meusz wins Family Law Case of the Year at Family Law Awards 2022

Amanda acted for the children's guardian in the Supreme Court case of H-W (Children) (No 2) [2022].

Children Law, Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Monday 24 October 2022

Davina Krishnan returns from maternity leave

Davina is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team and is available to accept instructions from 7 November.

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances | Thursday 13 October 2022

Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman contribute to JUSTICE report on Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families

JUSTICE has published its latest report Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families. The report has been prepared by a Working Party of experts, chaired by Professor Gillian Douglas, Emeritus Professor, King’s College London. It makes 43 ambitious but realistic recommendations related to child arrangements problems and their resolution in England and Wales. Natasha Shotunde and Naomi Wiseman of the […]

Family Law, Children Law | Tuesday 6 September 2022

Amanda Meusz shortlisted for Family Law Case of the Year at Family Law Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team has been shortlisted for the Family Law Case of the Year Award at the Family Law Awards 2022.

Family Law | Thursday 1 September 2022

Naomi Wiseman returns from parental leave

We are delighted to welcome back Naomi Wiseman from parental leave. Naomi is available to accept instructions from 12 September.

Family Law | Wednesday 3 August 2022

Victim of domestic abuse permitted to remove her young child from the jurisdiction

Rebekah Wilson of the Garden Court Chambers Family Team appeared on behalf of the respondent.

Family Law, Children Law | Thursday 21 July 2022

Natasha Shotunde receives Honorary Doctor of Laws from Anglia Ruskin University

Natasha works tirelessly to improve diversity in the legal profession and is co-founder & chair of the Black Barristers' Network, an organisation set up to increase support and visibility for Black barristers. The Black Barristers' Network won 'Outstanding Network/ Group' at the Chambers Europe Awards 2021. Natasha won the Black Solicitor's Network Rising Star Award at […]

Family Law, Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Wednesday 6 July 2022

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in four categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to have been shortlisted for Public Law Set of the Year. Amanda Meusz, Colin Yeo and Ollie Persey are shortlisted for Junior of the Year Awards.

Family Law, Housing Law | Wednesday 11 May 2022

Garden Court responses to government consultations on domestic abuse

Garden Court has responded to the Government’s consultation on the impacts of joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse and on local connection requirements for social housing for victims of domestic abuse.