42 Bedford Row has a national reputation and is a full-service chambers dealing with all aspects of family law. It has great strength in both public and private children law cases, and has developed very strong relationships with local authorities, particularly in the South of England. It also acts for guardians and parents. Client service: “The clerk’s team
22nd Jan 2015
On 21st October, 2014, Desmond Kilcoyne appeared in the Supreme Court on behalf of the London Borough of Lambeth in a case where the Borough, in their capacity as a landlord, unlawfully evicted a secure tenant, Mr Loveridge. The judgment is awaited. The appeal concerns the approach which must be taken to the calculation of
30th Oct 2014
This week Susan Chan of 42BR has appeared for the Lord Chancellor in the second judicial review challenge to the employment tribunal fees system brought by the union Unison. A year ago Susan successfully defended the tribunal fees scheme against Unison’s first challenge, which was backed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
23rd Oct 2014
Julie Stather examines the recent use of section 20 and considers its future in the light of the impending 26 week limit for care proceedings.
21st Oct 2014
Chambers is delighted to announce that Zimran Samuel has been awarded Family Junior Barrister of the Year by Jordan Publishing. Congratulations are also extended to Frank Feehan QC who was a short-listed nominee in the category of Family Silk of the Year both by Jordan Publishing and Chambers and Partners.
21st Oct 2014
The impact of fees on discrimination claims. Does the recent dramatic fall in tribunal claims reflect the real world experience? GUEST SPEAKER: Laura Bates
5th Sep 2014
The lecture entitled ‘Law, gender and religion’ was chaired by Lord Justice McCombe (July 2014).
30th Jul 2014
Chambers is delighted to announce that Frank Feehan QC has been shortlisted for Family Law QC of the Year 2014 and Zimran Samuel has been shortlisted for Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year 2014.
28th Jul 2014
4 members of 42 Bedford Row appear in a significant Court of Appeal case in which the President gives an unequivocal message: in a case not completed at 67 - 26 weeks is not a straight-jacket.
18th Jul 2014
Awards & Recognition
