Author: Ayka Ali

Housing Update: Periodic Tenancies granted before 2007 and the Deregulation Act 2015

Periodic Tenancies granted before 2007 and the Deregulation Act 2015 – JULIA WALCOTT v (1) RANDOLPH JONES (2) MARGARET JONES (2017) This case serves to remind us of the often complex rules surr... Continue Reading

Following a landmark case in 2016, the process to review The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 will begin today as a draft remedial order is being sent to Parliament.

In 2016, Elizabeth Isaacs QC and Adem Muzaffer, from St Ives Chambers, and Natalie Gamble and her team from NGA Law challenged the law in relation to single parent surrogacy.  The remedial order as part o... Continue Reading

Elizabeth Isaacs QC and Adem Muzaffer shortlisted for Legal 500 UK awards

We are delighted to announce that the Legal 500 UK awards panel have shortlisted Elizabeth Isaacs QC for the Silk of the Year (Regions) and Adem Muzaffer for the Junior of the year (Regions). The Legal 500... Continue Reading

The first installment of our pupillage blog is now live

Gareth-Lee Smith, one our new pupils, has written our first blog post about what life is like as a pupil here at St Ives Chambers. There will be a new post each month detailing what it takes to make it her... Continue Reading

“Kinship Assessments” By Elisabeth Richards

Another highlight from our Child Care conference, featured in our Child Care Newsletter. KINSHIP ASSESSMENTS 1.      In Cheshire East Borough Council v NA and others [2017] EWFC 20, MacDonald J was re... Continue Reading

“Kinship Assessments” By Elisabeth Richards

Another highlight from our Child Care conference, featured in our Child Care Newsletter. KINSHIP ASSESSMENTS 1.      In Cheshire East Borough Council v NA and others [2017] EWFC 20, MacDonald J was re... Continue Reading

Ian Windridge prosecutes woman who lied to give her criminal boyfriend an alibi

Lisa Sudale provided a false alibi for her boyfriend whilst he committed a robbery.  Originally she was spared jail but Ian Windridge, prosecuting, has successfully ensured an 18 month jail sentence after... Continue Reading

Adoption Update by Elizabeth Isaacs QC

Another highlight from our Child Care conference, featured in our Child Care Newsletter. Adoption Update by Elizabeth Isaacs QC   Adoption – Procedural Unfairness 1.      Judicial review CAN be... Continue Reading

Adoption Update by Elizabeth Isaacs QC

Another highlight from our Child Care conference, featured in our Child Care Newsletter. Adoption Update by Elizabeth Isaacs QC   Adoption – Procedural Unfairness 1.      Judicial review CAN be... Continue Reading

“NAI or NOT?” By Carol Binnion

Here is an article from our latest Child Care Newsletter. NAI or NOT? 1.      The recent case of Re Effie Stillwell (A Child) (sub nom. Re F (A Child); F v Buckinghamshire CC) (Family Court) Her Honou... Continue Reading