For the 2nd year running, our family law barristers are on the Child Abduction Lawyers’ Association pro bono duty advocate rota. The CALA duty advocates scheme aims to advise and assist litigants in person in international cases in the High Court (which generally involve child abduction).
Our mini-pupillage programme is currently open for applications. We hope by offering these opportunities to widen the pool of people who gain an insight into the working life of a barrister. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 30 June.
Congratulations to our marketing assistant Siobhan Samuel who won ‘pro bono chambers' professional of the year’ at Advocate’s 2025 Bar Pro Bono awards.
Rebecca Davies will argue against the motion 'The Law Commission is right – our Financial Remedy law is outmoded and needs fundamental change’ at Family Law Week’s financial remedy: practice & procedure conference on Tuesday 11 March.
Harrison Engler acted for the mother in proceedings where the court applied section 1(3)(f) Children Act 1989 in an unusual way. The mother and all the children had additional needs, including a genetic learning disability. The mother had made allegations of abuse against the children’s father. The court made a child arrangements order in the mother’s favour and directed no contact occur between the children and their father.
Aristide acted pro bono for a mother who successfully resisted an application by her abusive ex-husband to spend time with their vulnerable child with additional health needs. The case was referred to Aristide by Advocate.
We are pleased that Action for Children continues to be our chosen charity to support in 2025. Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
Rebecca Davies acted pro bono for a mother who wished to have contact with her son after her release from prison. The case was referred to Rebecca by Not Beyond Redemption.