Mani Singh Basi and Frankie Shama have been invited to discuss #ChildAbduction and International relocation, from the perspective of the courts of England and Wales, at the FBLS/AJFB & Dawson Cornwell Conference on the International Movement of Children. ajfb-fbls.org/events/confere…

Christopher Hames KC, Michael Gration, Mark Jarman KC (Mark Jarman KC), Jacqueline Renton, Mani Singh Basi and Frankie Shama appeared in the judgment of R v M (Hague Convention; Withdrawal of Application and Art. 16 (Parental Responsibility)) [2024] EWHC 720 (Fam). caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/2024/…

1) #TSTTPD is a piercingly vulnerable window into the 2022-2023 psyche of the biggest star in the world. It has some *really* good songs. I think it might be the most interesting lyrical product she’s ever put out. And it is, objectively, not her best album. Bear with me.

We absolutely reject this narrative from @MetPoliceUK. It is appalling, abject victim blaming. The Met’s statement should be immediately retracted. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has sent Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist to blame us for putting a “dent in the confidence of many

In a new essay, Zadie Smith writes about the destructive role of language in the campus protests over the war in Gaza. nyer.cm/K8suwS4

We're recruiting a Legal Assistant to join our top-tier #FamilyLaw set in London. With 6 of our former #LegalAssistants securing #pupillage and tenancy across the Family Bar since 2019, this role provides a strong foundation for #AspiringBarristers. 4pb.com/recruitment/st…

Hersh is dead. He suffered a year in hell. The agony of an amputated hand. Then he was murdered by Hamas. I hope he knew how much his parents loved him. How their love for him inspired millions across the globe, it crossed party lines and social wars. We failed to save him💔

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin and baby Hersh. Hersh Goldberg-Polin 2001-2024 💔🕯️ 💔

Carmel Gat, 40, was visiting her parents in Kibbutz Be’eri when she was abducted by Hamas on October 7th. Her mother, Kinneret, was murdered, and Carmel was taken along with her brother, Alon, sister-in-law, Yarden Roman-Gat, and 3-year-old niece, Geffen. Alon and Geffen

KS v CS [2024] EWHC 2115 (Fam) (31 July 2024): Application by mother for summary return of 14 year-old child to the United States. Return ordered, despite child's objections. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

I am delighted to have been ranked as a Rising Star in this year’s Legal 500 (Family: Children and Domestic Abuse). I am enormously grateful to all my instructing solicitors who were kind enough to be referees, as well as my brilliant colleagues and clerks 4PB .

Frankie Shama, instructed by helen (The International Family Law Group LLP), obtained a summary return order to the USA for a 14-year-old under the 1980 #HagueConvention, despite the child's objections. The court rejected the father's claim that the mother wasn’t exercising her custody rights while in

'Outside Hatchards' (2021) by Nick Grove nickgrove-artworks.co.uk

Many congratulations to Jacqueline Renton KC (Jacqueline Renton), who has been sworn in as King’s Counsel at a ceremony in Westminster Hall today. The 4PB family is incredibly proud of Jacqueline, and we look forward to celebrating with her later this evening. Jacqueline's

This is how I imagine the Middle East will be one day! Women of the Middle East sit together to have small talk, laugh, and chat! No wars, no prejudices, no pain! Why not?!

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝟒𝐏𝐁 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 There are still a few places left at our Annual International Seminar 2025 on Thursday 26th June 2025 at 30 Euston Square. Join 4PB's international

In our second panel discussion of the afternoon, Jacqueline Renton KC (Jacqueline Renton), Judith Jones (Independent Social Worker), Charlotte Georges and Frankie Shama discuss the development of the law and practice in relocation cases. #FamilyLaw #InternationalChildrenLaw

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗟𝗚𝗟 𝘃 𝗠𝗖 [𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱] 𝗘𝗪𝗛𝗖 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟮 (𝗙𝗮𝗺) Frankie Shama, instructed by Lyons Davidson, and Jonathan Rustin (Jonathan Rustin), instructed by Dawson Cornwell, appeared on behalf of the Applicant and Respondent, respectively, in proceedings

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗙 𝘃 𝗟 & 𝗢𝗿𝘀 [𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱] 𝗘𝗪𝗛𝗖 𝟮𝟭𝟵𝟬 Frankie Shama (instructed by The International Family Law Group LLP) appeared on behalf of the Second Respondent maternal aunt in a complex child abduction case involving a dispute in respect of the Applicant Father’s rights of custody