We are thrilled to announce that St Ives Chambers own Elizabeth Isaacs QC has won The Legal 500 UK Silk of the year – Regions/Scotland.
Elizabeth was chosen after Legal 500’s “many months... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HRA CLAIMS
At our recent Child Care Conference, Tom Harrill spoke on the subject of Human Rights claims.
Here are some key points from his presentation.
1. There is a 1 year primary limitation pe... Continue Reading
St Ives Chambers is particularly well known for its family law expertise, which spans family finance, children and care matters………. Other key areas include crime and regulatory, commercial, Chancery and banking matters……