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Four Brick Court Chambers

@FourBrickCourt

Specialist family law chambers advocating for families in crisis with expertise and compassion. 📞 020 7832 3200

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Joined July 2014
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📢 Landmark Family Law Case: Re XY Twins – Transparency & Safeguarding in the Spotlight 🚨 A recent case has sparked national discussion on child safeguarding and open justice. In Re XY Twins Inflicted Injury [2024] EWFC 413 (B) & [2024] EWFC 414
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📖 A new chapter... From 3 August, this account will be closing as we complete our move to 42BR Barristers. To keep up to date with our members, including news, webinars, events, case updates and insights, please follow @42BR_Barristers. Thank you for your support.
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Leading B2B business publication SMENews has announced the winners of this year’s UK Legal Awards. 🏆 We’re proud to share that our Chambers has been named:
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🔹 Most Dedicated Family Law Chambers 2025 🔹 Family Law Barrister of the Year (London) – Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey Congratulations to Yaa Dankwa for this exceptional recognition, and to all our members for their continued dedication to excellence in family law.
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📢 Case Update Barrister Mahnoor Javed was involved in the recent private law case Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead v A Mother [2025] EWFC 101 (B) before HHJ Nott.
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The judgment explores sensitive issues surrounding longstanding parental conflict, the emotional impact on the child, and the question of re-establishing contact.
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The 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales publication celebrates legal professionals who have generously given their time and expertise to pro bono work over the past year. We’re proud to share that the following barristers from our chambers have been recognised:
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Bibi Badejo Sophie Crampton Harry Simons Emma Hughes Nathan Baylis Mahnoor J Congratulations to all those named - your dedication to access to justice is truly commendable. The Law Society, The Bar Council of England and Wales, CILEX,
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George Paterson recently appeared in the landmark case of FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B) which exposed the lack of distinction drawn between family pets and other chattels in divorce proceedings.
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The judgment in the case prompted widespread debate as reflected in The Times, the volume of articles produced by legal commentators on the issue, and the recent speech of Baroness Elizabeth Berridge in the House of Lords.
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This International Women's Day 2025, we celebrate the incredible women at Four Brick Court Chambers and beyond who drive change in the legal profession and advocate for justice.
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This year's theme, Accelerating Action, reminds us that progress toward gender equality requires conversation and meaningful steps forward. #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction #WomenInLaw
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📢 Case Update In E (Children: Costs) [2025] EWCA Civ 183, the Court of Appeal considered an appeal on costs following a fact-finding hearing in private law proceedings.
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Justin Tadros, instructed by Jasmine Hollis from Beck Fitzgerald, appeared for the respondent mother (they were not the representatives at trial). The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal on costs in part and importantly confirmed at paragraphs 23 to 29 that the
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Wishing all our clients and colleagues a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. May this month bring you joy, reflection, and spiritual growth. Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Four Brick Court Chambers! 🌙✨ #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2025 #FourBrickCourt
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📢 Case Update We are pleased to share that Nathan Baylis, instructed by Irena Osborne of Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP, represented the applicant father in the recent case of F v M [2025] EWFC 38 (B). HHJ Owens described the proceedings as:
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"… a very unusual case because, despite a profound lack of engagement in both the proceedings and in much of the professional involvement with this family by M, it has reached an outcome that is one the children want, and which enables them to continue to spend time with M when
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We are delighted to announce that George Paterson has been offered and has accepted our offer of tenancy following the successful completion of his Third Six Pupillage.
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George Paterson has consistently demonstrated exceptional advocacy, dedication, and expertise in family law, making him a valued member of our team. We look forward to his continued success and contribution to Chambers.
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that barrister Nathan Baylis has been nominated for ‘Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year’ at the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards! 🎉
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This well-deserved recognition highlights Nathan's dedication to ensuring access to justice for those in need. His commitment to pro bono work embodies the values of our chambers, and we couldn’t be prouder! Congratulations, Nathan Baylis! #BarProBonoAwards #AccessToJustice
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Three members of chambers appeared in the case of London Borough of [ ] v AL & Ors [2024] EWFC 390 (B), heard in the Family Court at West London, Paul Murray, representing the First Respondent Mother, was instructed by Griffiths Robertson.
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Ummar Ahmad, representing the Second Respondent Father, was instructed by Barrett & Thomson. Susan Quinn, representing the Third Respondent Child, was instructed by Creighton Partners.
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Barrister George Paterson Successfully Represents Respondent in FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B) George Paterson, instructed by Susie Packer of MSB Solicitors, represented the respondent in the recently published case of FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B).
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In her judgment, District Judge Crisp presided over the Final Hearing of a financial remedies claim. Notably, the applicant husband sought an order for the transfer of ownership of the family dog into his name.
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@FourBrickCourt barrister Paul Pavlou MCIArb has the latest article in Family Affairs (The Family Law Bar Association) Has the tide turned? The article discusses judges encouraging court users to pursue mediation as a first step before initiating litigation.
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Replying to @WeAreAdvocate
@WeAreAdvocate has congratulated our Pupil, Barrister @Saoirsejh, on completing multiple pieces of pro bono work and surpassing the target of the Pupil Pledge.
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Congratulations from all at 4 Brick Court to Riz Khan and colleagues at Barrett & Thomson Solicitors @BTSolicitors who celebrate their Bicentennial Anniversary today. 2҉҉0҉҉0҉҉ years. What a milestone - that’s what we call staying power!
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Replying to @fr_journal
@fr_journal has published a case summary by pupil barrister Mahnoor Javed: A Mother v A Father (Re Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989) [2024] EWFC 63. HHJ Vincent. Schedule 1 matters are determined in light of the child’s needs and the strict remit of Schedule 1,
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Happy Eid al-Fitr! to everyone celebrating. It's a joyous occasion filled with blessings, love, and togetherness for Muslims worldwide.
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Financial Remedies Journal has published an article by pupil barrister Mahnoor Javed: 'AW v RH (Preliminary Issue: Third Party Rights), Re [2024] EWFC 54'. Mahnoor Javed has experience in financial remedies ranging from 'ultra-high net worth' disputes to modest asset cases.
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Read the article here: financialremediesjournal.com… #FinancialRemedies #FourBrickCourt
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