By Kane Deitsch NOTE: the United Kingdom, at the time of this article’s writing in June 2023, has had its bid to re-join the 2007 Lugano Convention rejected by the European Commission. If and when the UK’s application is successful, the legal framework surrounding the enforcement of maintenance orders will change substantially from the position...

By Dominique Gillan It is common practice for courts to permit persons located outside the jurisdiction of the court to give oral evidence by video or telephone.  In fact, this procedure is governed by (family cases) FPR, PD22A Annex 3 and (civil cases) CPR PD32 Annex 3.  There is also further Presidential Guidance issued following...

   By Christine Julien The Family Courts, like the rest of the county has struggled to move quickly in the current climate. Given the urgent nature of public law hearings, the courts have striven to keep the wheels of justice turning. However, the balance between the welfare of children, to have their proceedings determined without...

Guildford Chambers are pleased to have a number of barristers ranked as Leading Juniors in the South  Eastern Circuit, in the latest Edition of The Legal 500. George Coates – “A strong advocate in Court who delivers robust advice when needed.” Fiona Griffin –  ” A safe pair of hands who puts clients at ease” Claire...