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Statutory notices and the perils of non-compliance: lessons from gas safety
1st August 2025

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

Getting the forms right is crucial when it comes to possession proceedings. Mikhail Charles examines the cases in which statutory notices have not been complied with, and the outcomes which have been produced as a result.

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Reflections on a mini-pupillage at 5 Pump Court
30th July 2025

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.

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The application of Nigerian Law to public law children cases
28th July 2025

The application of Nigerian Law to public law children cases

The family courts in England and Wales are being asked to deal with an increasing number of cases involving children of Nigerian origin where the care plan is placement with relatives in Nigeria. Abimbola Badejo, an expert in these types of cases, considers the issues which arise as as a result.

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Preparation and conduct of public children proceedings – 7 aspects to consider
23rd July 2025

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.

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The Equality Act: What is Sex? The case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers
17th July 2025

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.

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Reflections on a placement with 10,000 Black Interns
14th July 2025

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.

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Standish v Standish: matrimonial property, the sharing principle and “matrimonialisation”
11th July 2025

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.

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Alienating Behaviour and Parental Alienation: Don’t waste your time (FJC Guidance)
10th July 2025

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.

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What is rent?
7th July 2025

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.

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