I'm a specialist international family law barrister based at 4PB (views here my own...)
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A brief update on the International Family Law Blog in relation to the Eighth Special Commission on the practical operation of the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions
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Update on the International Family Law Blog - analysis of the decision of the Court of Appeal in London Borough of Hackney v P, and an update on the application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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I allowed work on 'The International Family Law Blog' to slow and eventually come to a halt due to work / life getting in the way of drafting regular updates. I'm hoping to be able to shift back into more regular posts, starting with this brief update!
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Inspired by #BlackHistoryMonth2023 the Bar Council’s Mariam Diaby caught up with Natasha Shotunde, Elaine Banton & Barbara Mills KC to ask some questions about being Black women #lawyers & creating a fairer future at the Bar. Read on - barcouncil.org.uk/resource/b…
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ALT Barrister Barbara Mills KC
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We are delighted to see Barbara Mills KC (@bmillsbarrister), Vice-Chair Elect 2024 of the Bar Council and joint head of 4PB, on the cover of Counsel Magazine.
You can read Barbara's interview with Michael V Sternberg KC here:
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We're delighted to announce that we will be holding our next free Lunch & Learn session on 27th September this time focusing on placing children with family overseas. Once again, the session will be led by our Senior Legal Adviser. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cfab-lunc…
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4PB is proud to announce our membership with The Guardians Network, providing vital support to those facing court alone.
United in our commitment to #AccessToJustice, and guiding individuals through the complex legal system during what is often a life-defining moment.
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In July, we held a Lunch & Learn on arranging assessments of families overseas. If you missed it and want to catch up, click the link in our bio to watch the recording.
#familyreunification #crossbordercasework #kinship
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Our Head of Fertility, Colin Rogerson, recently acted for Reunite International Child Abduction Centre, the leading UK charity on international movement of children, in the Court of Appeal case Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction).
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Introducing CFAB Lunch & Learn!
Join Maria Wright, CFAB's Senior Legal Advisor, for a lunchtime session on the subject of arranging assessments of family overseas.
Secure your free ticket using the link below.
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Delighted and proud to announce all THREE of our 2022/23 Pupil Barristers, Nadia Campbell Brunton, Kieran Ball and Alex Halliday, have today at our AGM been offered and accepted tenancy @4PBFamilyLaw, starting 1st October 2023.
Congratulations and welcome to the @4PBFamily. 👏
New post today - an analysis of a recent appeal hearing in Re W-H, which was live streamed from the Court of Appeal on 4 April.
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This case involved two fundamental issues concerning the interpretation and application of the 1996 Hague Convention.
Judgment in this case was handed down yesterday - so I have updated the post to include an analysis of the judgment and the conclusions reached by the court. You can read the updated post here:
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New post from @mw_sofia on theinternationalfamilylawblo…
This is in relation to the recent decision of Lieven J in Article 39 v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and can be found at this link: theinternationalfamilylawblo…
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This case is believed to be the first application to set aside an Article 11(6)-(8) return order made pursuant to the Brussels II Revised Regulation. @HarryLangford on behalf of the respondent father sought to resist the set aside of the return order.
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.@thetimes publishes a great article covering the appointment of Barbara Mills KC, @bmillsbarrister, as Vice Chair of the Bar of England and Wales commencing in Jan 2024.
To read the article in full click here: thetimes.co.uk/article/aba95…
.@4PBFamilyLaw are so incredibly proud and absolutely delighted to announce, Joint Head of Chambers, Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister has been elected 2024 Vice Chair of the Bar of England and Wales, of which she will be Chair in 2025.
Press release here: bit.ly/3Mtzw7v
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.@4PBFamilyLaw are so incredibly proud and absolutely delighted to announce, Joint Head of Chambers, Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister has been elected 2024 Vice Chair of the Bar of England and Wales, of which she will be Chair in 2025.
Press release here: bit.ly/3Mtzw7v
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Absolutely delighted and proud Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister, is running for Vice Chair of the Bar Council.
Voting undertaken by elected members of the Bar Council, closes: Friday 19 May 2023, 10:00.
The announcement will take place later that day.
A new post on the International Family Law Blog - an analysis of jurisdiction in applications for Forced Marriage Civil Protection Orders following the decision of Knowles J in Re P - featuring @pilgrimbrief acting pro bono for the appellant.
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Thank you to Dr Tunde Okewale MBE of @Urban_Lawyers for acknowledging @4PBFamilyLaw in his interview with Radio 4 @wrobinson101.
We are proud and delighted to be working with @Urban_Lawyers who are supporting our Schools Outreach Program.
Listen here: bbc.in/3IvSfNL
Tunde Okewale is one of the most inspirational people I have encountered. He doesn't waste a single word. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001jc…
