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.
Hannah Watson takes tenancy
We are delighted that Hannah has accepted an offer of tenancy following successful completion of her pupillage.
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.
Legal 500 – 2026
Chambers has once again been ranked as a Leading Set by Legal 500, with 14 members receiving individual rankings.
2nd October 2025NewsAndrew Shaw,Christopher Poole,Jemimah Hendrick,Kyri Lefteri,Laura Harrington,Nicola Hall,Philippa Jenkins,Robert Wilkinson,Saiqa Chaudhry,Sally Jackson,Sam Wallace,Sarah McMeechan,Sarah Nuttall,Legal 500,Samuel Prout
Robert Wilkinson appointed as a Deputy District Judge
We are pleased to announce that Robert Wilkinson has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge.
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.
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.
1st August 2025NewsJemimah Hendrick,Court of Appeal,George Lafazanides
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.
