Finding of Fact Hearings

fact finding Kerri O'Neill Unit chambers

Finding of Fact Hearings: Refocussing on the “Oxfordshire test” and case management  Over the summer, Lord Justice Jackson gave the leading judgment in the Court of Appeal in H-D-H (Children) [2021] EWCA Civ 1192. The Appeal Court considered 2 appeals sequentially, each appealing case management decisions to not investigate allegations via a finding of fact hearing.   The first of the […]

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Transparency in the Family Courts

Transparency in the family courts

Recently I read an article in The Sunday Times by the former President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, entitled “Family court privacy law put judges’ needs first.” The article was recapping on the evidence that the former President had given earlier this year to a transparency review of the family court. I don’t […]

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Natasha Khalique gets on her feet: Pupillage Q & A

Pupillage Natasha

Our Pupil Barrister, Natasha Khalique will be getting on her feet on 1st September after completing her first-six. Natasha has had a fantastic first six months with us and we can’t wait to see what exciting things the future has in store for her! We managed to grab five minutes with Natasha to discuss her […]

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Jess Purchase joins Unit Chambers

Jess Purchase Unit Chambers

Unit Chambers are delighted to announce that Jess Purchase will be joining the team as a Consultant Barrister. As one of the brightest young barristers on the London and South Eastern Circuit she will be a key addition to the Unit Chambers team and will bring a wide range of experience and expertise in all aspects of children […]

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