Looking forward to teaming up with Alex Laing of Coram Chambers to talk all things Part III (inc the recent decision of Moor J in TY v XA) for The Legal Training Consultancy this afternoon. My The International Family Law Group LLP partners Lucy Loizou & James Netto also speaking on Sch 1 & child abduction

How about this for speed. Divorce issued in December 2023. Defended in February 2024. Stay application and directions hearing in March 2024. Two day jurisdiction/forum trial in April 2024!

A few thoughts for the Financial Remedies Journal ahead of Standish judgment tomorrow. FWIW I think Moor J got it right at first instance and the CofA will double down on Hart, but I have a terrible record of guessing appeal outcomes…

Could have got good odds at 5/1…

CofA in Standish - H’s cross appeal allowed - award reduced from £45m to £25m subject to needs determination: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2024/…

Standish - matrimonialisation/mingling/transmutation Paras 61-66: read in full. Wilson’s three K v L situations have been reformulated. Probably relevant for everyone.

Delighted to be speaking at this event on latest trends and hot topic in international family law on 12 September. There might even be some cricket too! Full details below.

Mr Nicholas Allen KC, sitting Deputy High Court Judge, adjourning proceedings to allow parties to explore NCDR. First detailed consideration of new Part 3 amendments since they came into force on the 29 April. caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2024/113

📣 Revised pre-action protocol for financial remedy claims just released. Some important changes which will hopefully have a positive impact on move towards resolving disputes outside the court process. Essential reading for all money practitioners 📣

Does the 2007 Hague Convention restrict the English’s courts powers to make financial orders after an overseas divorce under Part III MFPA 1984? Answers on a postcard…

The The Labour Party manifesto includes a pledge on cohabitation reform labour.org.uk/wp-content/upl… ⬇️

Great to see another Part III leave judgment reported. But should more weight have been given to the purpose of Part III - to remedy inadequate provision from overseas proceedings - in deciding whether to grant leave when no attempt made to obtain orders where divorce took place?

Summer 2024 edition of the Financial Remedies Journal now available!

The end (at least for now) of the Level litigation in the family court. Civil claims still ongoing caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2024/160

Important development in the Marinos/Munro saga linkedin.com/posts/michael-…

Really looking forward to speaking at this event alongside some stellar speakers on 12 September. Full details including how to purchase tickets below.

Delighted to be speaking with Tim Amos KC on international divorces and Part III at the Thought Leaders 4 HNW Divorce Litigation 4th Annual Flagship Conference on 21 November 2024. Full details at this link: hubs.la/Q02GxxFq0 ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce

Really enjoyed recording this podcast on Sch 1 for Resolution with Anita Mehta, Simon Blain and Nicholas Allen KC. Watch out for the £10 fine each time Nick mentions Parkrun or either of us talk about the Financial Remedies Journal. open.spotify.com/episode/4uvAUn…

financialremediesjournal.com/content/report… Provisional report of the Duxbury Working Party now live. Invitation to respond plastered at the top of the report. We look forward to hearing from anybody with a hot take.