Steph Bailey recognised for pro bono work
This week our Steph Bailey was recognised for her pro bono work by featuring in the pro bono recognition list, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales said of those recognised: I am pleased to thank […]
The Family Team Grows
Since July last year, three new members have joined our thriving Family Team. Their arrival reinforces our position as one of the largest sets in the East Midlands and reflects chambers’ continued commitment to growth and the […]
Leicester Re-opening Party
Last Friday, we were pleased to host a re-opening party of our chambers building on New Walk in Leicester following renovation and decoration works. We were joined by members and solicitors from across Leicestershire and beyond from […]
KCH Garden Square News
We are delighted to keep you up to date on recent and forthcoming matters at KCH Garden Square: Barrister of the Year This month, our Ruth Richards won barrister of the year at the Nottinghamshire Law Society […]
Cohabitation – TOLATA
Unmarried couples do not acquire the same legal rights as married couples, regardless of the length of their relationship or whether they have children together. When cohabiting couples separate, disputes over the former family home are determined […]
James Reynold’s Pupillage Blog
This blog is about my experience over the past two months as a non-practising pupil in the Family Law department. On 24th February I represented a cyclist in a mock trial in the Royal Court’s of Justice. I […]
Awaab’s Law – What does it mean for Social Landlords?
Background: Awaab’s Law was created in memory of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died tragically in 2020 as a result of a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Awaab’s parents had complained […]
Proprietary Estoppel
Proprietary estoppel (formerly estoppel by acquiescence) is a means for property rights to be created to prevent unconscionable conduct. The essential elements include that an owner of land has encouraged, induced or allowed a person to believe they […]
Polkey – A cautionary Tale
I was recently instructed to represent a Claimant in a 2-day Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal. He had been employed for some 27 years and after failing to find an alternative role within the Company at the […]
James Reynolds – First 2 months of Pupillage
My first two months: Civil I didn’t cause the accident. I didn’t say she could stay in the house that long. I did repair the property. I am owed my redundancy. I want my money out of […]
