Patrick Steel provides insightful commentary on the recent case, Re KM (A Child) (Welfare) [2023] EWFC 313, for Family Law Week In this case, KM, a child, was deemed to be beyond parental control after DM, who had cared for her, developed Alzheimer’s. It was decided that KM should remain in the UK under a care order […]
Lord Justice Lewison, Lord Justice Bean and Lord Justice Baker from the Civil Division of The Court of Appeal sat to hear ”the appeal of O” (Care Proceedings) from the Family Court at Worthing on 20th June 2024. In the appeal the Appellant – the mother – was represented by Westgate Chambers’ John Hatton (instructed […]
On the 7th June, members of the Westgate Chambers’ team enjoyed this year’s Sussex Law Society Ball with some of our most valued clients. Now a cornerstone of the Sussex legal calendar, the ball took place at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. The event provides the perfect opportunity to relax with colleagues and clients and […]
Patrick Steel has provided a case commentary of X & Y (Intermediary: Practice and Procedure) [2024] EWHC 906 (Fam). In the recent case of Re X & Y (Intermediary: Practice and Procedure) [2024] EWHC 906 (Fam), Mr Justice Williams addresses the practice and procedure concerning the instruction of intermediaries in family court proceedings. Williams J […]
Patrick Steel provides insightful commentary on the recent case, Re A (Article 13b, Ukraine) [2023] EWHC 3524 (Fam), for Family Law Week. In Re A the father applied under the 1980 Hague Convention for the return of his daughter to Ukraine, following her removal to the UK by the mother without his consent. The mother […]
What is a Hadkinson Order? Patrick Steel examines Hadkinson Orders, what they are used for and why they are so useful. Download counsel’s article below, where Patrick explains that a Hadkinson Order is a case management order of last resort which is available in specific circumstances when a party is in contempt. Through a Hadkinson […]
On the 3rd May 2024, members of Westgate Chambers’ team and friends enjoyed this year’s Worthing Law Society Ball at the Charmandean in Worthing. The ball provides the perfect opportunity to relax with colleagues and clients and catch up with friends and colleagues from every area of the local legal community. With the […]
Sarah Taite recently represented the mother in care proceedings at The Royal Courts of Justice, relating to two children and brought by a local authority. Following brief submissions by Sarah, indicating that the mother did not wish to pursue an Intermediary Assessment application but sought to adjourn it generally to be restored if an evidential […]
Westgate Chambers’ Pupils, Patrick Steel and Hayley Jayne Blundell have now commenced their Second Six. Both are available to accept instructions, with Patrick specialising in Family Law, and Hayley specialising in Criminal Law. To find out more about Patrick and Hayley, you can find detailed profiles of both on Our People page. For any additional information or inquiries, please contact […]
We are delighted to welcome Joshua Hazelwood as our latest Door Tenant. Joshua, who was called to the Bar in 2015, joins Westgate Chambers’ Family team and specialises in Public Law Children and Financial Remedy. In Financial Remedy cases, Joshua frequently handles matters concerning military pensions, medium to large asset bases, Section 37 Applications, and […]