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Thinking of applying for pupillage at Guildford Chambers? We sat down (virtually) to answer the questions we’re asked most often. In this recorded Q&A, junior tenant Humayoun Ali is joined by Rowan Morton, who supervised Humayoun’s own pupillage, and Andrew Chalmers, currently in his second six. Between them they cover what we look for in...

Guildford Chambers is seeking to recruit a pupil to join our civil team commencing October 2026. Chambers is offering a 12-month pupillage with an award of £35,000, comprising guaranteed funding and earnings, together with structured supervision and mentoring from within our civil team. This vacancy is being advertised outside the standard Pupillage Gateway timetable, with...

We invite colleagues, friends, and members of the wider legal community to join us in celebrating the life of George Coates. The funeral service will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at Trinity Church, Sloane Square, followed by a wake at Chelsea Old Church from 2:30pm. All who knew George are warmly...

By Rowan Morton and Dominique Gillan Background The case of Timokhin v Timokhina [2026] EWHC 439 (KB) is a tale of differing jurisdictions: geographical and legal frameworks. The husband and wife were both Russian nationals, who entered into a post nuptial agreement (PNA) in Russia shortly before separation. The PNA saw the wife give up...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague, George Coates. George was a distinguished barrister and served as Head of Chambers for 18 years, leading Chambers with exceptional dedication, integrity and humanity. His contribution to the profession, and to the life of Chambers, was immense. He was widely...

By Sajini Sridaran Following divorce, the court may make a financial remedy order requiring one party to make payments to the other. These can include maintenance, lump sums, or other financial provisions.   Where difficulties arise after an order has been made, there are two different avenues available to parties: variation and enforcement. Although both...

We repeatedly hear about delays in the justice system caused by chronic underfunding and a shortage of judges. However, what exactly is referred to and how is this impacting the average family which has to rely on the family courts.   Children and families are being let down by unacceptably long delays in...

By Sajini Sridaran Introduction Non-molestation orders and protection from harassment both provide legal protection against abusive behaviour, but they arise from different statutory frameworks and apply in different circumstances. Non-molestation orders are a family law remedy under the Family Law Act 1996 (‘FLA 1996’), limited to parties in domestic or family relationships and aimed at...

By Dominique Gillan December 2025 saw the decision of Cusworth J being handed down in the case of LP v MP [2025] EWFC 473, a case which centred around a wife’s conduct during the marriage. The husband’s pleaded transgressions against the wife were plentiful and can be summarised as follows: Lying to the husband early...

Luke Trim delivers a helpful guide on this subject –     Interpreting Rights of Way – Luke Trim – YouTube    

Financial Remedies Update Autumn 2025 Suzanne Kelly and Kane Deitsch   Private Children Update 2025 Nicola Holland and Ruth Matthews   Public Law Update 2025 Christine Julien and Dominique Gillan

Guildford Chambers invites you to the third in our current series of webinars: Landlord and Tenant 2025 : cases you may have missed on Tuesday 2nd December at 4.30 pm Laura Smallwood will review some of this year’s landlord and tenant cases which may not have hit the legal headlines, but are nonetheless worth knowing...