Growing Up Online – By Kyri Lefteri

Kyri Lefteri looks at the hidden dangers facing children today arising from online harm and how the current law in the UK is falling behind in the curve of societal developments.

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Hannah Watson takes tenancy

We are delighted that Hannah has accepted an offer of tenancy following successful completion of her pupillage.

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Chambers & Partners – 2026

New Court Chambers ranked as a Leading Set by Chambers & Partners

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Open Justice Principle – Where are the lines drawn in Care Proceedings?

Jemimah Hendrick led by Joy Brereton K.C. successfully appeared on behalf of the children's guardian appealing a decision made by Mrs Justice Lieven on 15 January 2025 that allowed disclosure from care proceedings, and reporting of information in relation to the subject children. This appeal was also supported by George Lafanzindes on behalf of the second carer.

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Robert Wilkinson appointed as a Deputy District Judge

We are pleased to announce that Robert Wilkinson has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge.

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Newsletter – August 2025

This month's newsletter features summaries of three interesting and important cases in relation to withdrawal of medical treatment, whether imprisonment is an appropriate sanction in contempt of court cases and an appeal of findings made in a recent fact-finding hearing.

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Newsletter – July 2025

The July 2025 edition of our monthly newsletter is now available.

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Jemimah Hendrick and George Lafazanides in Court of Appeal

Jemimah Hendrick and George Lafazanides in a notable Court of Appeal decision, which clarifies the limits of media access to family court materials.

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Sabrina Polak in successful appeal in H (Care Proceedings: Risk Assessment) [2025] EWCA Civ 727

Sabrina Polak appeared in the Court of Appeal in a successful appeal against a decision of HHJ Wicks.

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