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R v M & Ors (Hague Convention; Withdrawal of Application and Art. 16 (Parental Responsibility)) [2024] EWHC 720 (Fam) (19 March 2024): Application by step-father for return of children to New Zealand. Leave given to withdraw application. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

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/…

CALA Spring Seminar: Intra UK abduction matters: a view from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey - on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 5:45pm. Register & obtain tickets here: childabductionlawyers.org.uk/event-details/…

Our speakers are: ·       Marisa Cullen, Family Law Matters Scotland ·       Emmett Maginn, Caldwell & Robinson, Northern Ireland ·       Barbara Corbett, Corbett Le Quesne, Jersey.

Fakher v Allami (Re Senior Courts Act 1981 - Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court - Children Act 1989) [2024] EWHC 841 (Fam) (14 February 2024): Application by F to commit M for contempt for, inter alia, making false statements to the court. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

Five Dawson Cornwell lawyers have been included in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List, which recognises lawyers who have dedicated over 25 hours to pro bono work in the past year. View the full list here: bit.ly/4eoybfg #ProBono

#ReportedCase: 3 members of 4PB appeared in Re D (Wardship: Jurisdiction: Cutting Across Statutory Schemes) [2024] EWFC 126. Michael Gration and Mani Singh Basi appeared for the applicant and Rebecca Foulkes for the guardian. Read the judgment here: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2024/126 #FamilyLaw

Forum Shah, Amy Rowe and Gemma Adams, instructing Michael Gration KC and Mani Singh Basi, both of 4PB, successfully represented the mother in an application to set aside orders made in care proceedings in respect of her child. Read more here: bit.ly/3xIInig #FamilyLaw

A v M & Ors [2024] EWHC 2020 (Fam) (31 July 2024): Application by stepfather for parental responsibility in respect of two children. Parental responsibility order made in relation to younger child. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

Partner Forum Shah will be speaking alongside Anita Guha KC of 7BR Chambers at the Family Law Week Public & Private Children Law conference on 24 October. Read more and register here: bit.ly/4eZff6f

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from team DC Dawson Cornwell 🎄🎅🏻

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K v P (Criminal Solicitor as Court-Appointed QLR) [2025] EWFC 321 (06 October 2025): Judgment discharging QLR, who was also acting for the husband in criminal proceedings relating to domestic abuse. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/…

The Resolution National YRes Conference will take place on 7 November, and we’re delighted that Bibi Badejo and Mani Singh Basi have been invited to deliver workshops at this year’s event. Bibi will present “Your Voice, Your Brand: Advocacy Skills", an interactive workshop

For our final #YResConf2025 session of the day, we’re looking at international family law with James Netto, Forum Shah and @mani_basi1980 as they share practical tips and the dos and don’ts of international family law.

N'Djosse v Adeyeye [2026] EWHC 277 (Fam): Sentencing judgment within mother's application for committal of father for breach of orders requiring him to procure the return of the child to France. Father sentenced to immediate term of 6 months in prison. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…