Field Court Chambers is a leading set of barristers and mediators based in London.
We work across many areas of law but focus on: business, employment, family, housing, property, public law & Court of Protection.
Field Court Chambers is a leading set of barristers and mediators based in London.
We work across many areas of law but focus on: business, employment, family, housing, property, public law & Court of Protection.
Ryan Anderson acted for a successful ex-employee in a pregnancy discrimination and unlawful dismissal on health and safety grounds case. The Employment Tribunal awarded the claimant £42,405.59 in total.
We are delighted to have been re-appointed to the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) barristers legal services framework. Following a competitive process, we were pleased to have been successful in each area for which we tendered.
Dr Martina Van der Leij summarises a judgment for Family Law Week where a mother appealed against the dismissal of her application to revoke placement orders and for an independent social worker to be instructed. The appeal was dismissed. The Court of Appeal's decision offers guidance about the revocation of placement orders concerning best interests, burden of proof and evidence.
Can a court lawfully order the parties to court proceedings to engage in a non-court based resolution process such as an internal complaints procedure operated by a local authority? If so, in what circumstances? These were the important issues explored by the Court of Appeal in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.