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Statutory notices and the perils of non-compliance: lessons from gas safety

Reflections on a mini-pupillage at 5 Pump Court

We were delighted to welcome Samar Ahmed to Chambers for a mini-pupillage. She spent most of her time with our criminal team, and reflects on her experience and future career aspirations.

The application of Nigerian Law to public law children cases

Preparation and conduct of public children proceedings – 7 aspects to consider

Adrian Gordon, a children law specialist, considers 7 aspects of public children proceedings and how to approach each whether you act for a local authority, or parents, or another party.

The Equality Act: What is Sex? The case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers

Sam Steggall considers the recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and some of the unexpected ramifications which the decision may have.

Reflections on a placement with 10,000 Black Interns

We were delighted to welcome this year's intern through 10,000 Black Interns - Ashanti Okor. In this blog, she reflects on her experience at 5 Pump Court.

Standish v Standish: matrimonial property, the sharing principle and “matrimonialisation”

Standish v Standish was a highly awaited judgment of the Supreme Court in relation to matrimonial and non-matrimonial property in financial remedy proceedings. Eoin O'Sullivan analyses the judgment and the potential implications.

Alienating Behaviour and Parental Alienation: Don’t waste your time (FJC Guidance)

Sam Steggall writes about the FJC Guidance of 2024 regarding allegations of alienation in private family law disputes, and how to ensure that you do not waste valuable time and money when dealing with these types of allegations.

What is rent?

Rent is a fundamental concept for landlord and tenant law - but what exactly does it mean, and which decisions have shaped the definition? Joseph Meethan considers the meaning of rent.