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‘David McCormick, family law barrister at Exchange Chambers, examines a significant judgment concerning the treatment of family trusts as matrimonial assets on divorce. This case addresses complicated issues surrounding family trusts, tax liabilities and matrimonialisation. H and W, both 63, married in 2001 and had two children (now adults). They separated in 2024. Having spent £6.5 million in legal fees, they tasked The Honourable Mr Justice Garrido with considering H’s assertion that his interests in family trusts should not be treated as matrimonial assets.’

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Exchange Chambers, 16th October 2026

Source: www.exchangechambers.co.uk

‘A new Family Court judgment has reinforced the importance of taking specialist legal advice before entering into an illegal international surrogacy arrangement.’

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Exchange Chambers, 16th October 2026

Source: www.exchangechambers.co.uk

‘A Family Court ruling ordering a mother to pay more than £27,000 towards a father’s legal costs following a fact-finding hearing is a reminder of the financial consequences of pursuing allegations unreasonably, says Clare Porter-Phillips from Exchange Chambers.’

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Exchange Chambers, 22nd October 2026

Source: www.exchangechambers.co.uk

‘In this legal article, I am going to briefly summarise some of the most important developments and discussions in AI law from the past week. There are several issues that I will need to revisit in more detail in future articles, but I think it is important to share as much as possible now so that we can start thinking about what these developments mean for the legal profession and how we may need to respond.’

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Doughty Street Chambers, 28th September 2026

Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk

‘Claire Darwin KC and Harry Sheehan consider how the new s.168B of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 will work, and its implications for equality in the workplace.’

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Devereux Chambers, 19th October 2026

Source: www.devereuxchambers.co.uk

‘What to do when confronted with AI-generated pleadings and correspondence? Saara Idelbi and Nyasha Weinberg are here to lend a hand, with some assistance from the Bar Standards Board’s AI Guidance.’

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Counsel, 19th October 2026

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

‘For barristers, managing anxiety is a professional discipline as much as a personal one, says Annette Henry KC. This article examines the cues, clues and practical techniques for avoiding overwhelm and regaining calm.’

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Counsel, 19th October 2026

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

‘The most significant overhaul of employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation has now been enacted, with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) becoming law as the Employment Rights Act (ERA).’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘Online service providers would have to more closely control the extent to which children can access body stigma or depression content on their platforms, under proposals put forward by the UK’s online safety regulator.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2026

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

‘It is a commonplace statement in the recent case-law of the House of Lords and the Supreme Court that the courts adopt a purposive approach to the interpretation of statutes. My lecture this evening will explore what this means. In particular, if courts are going to refer to the purpose of a statute to inform the meaning to be given to its provisions, exactly what role does purpose play in the analysis? How should the courts go about identifying what it is? And what weight should the courts give to it when balancing it against other indications of the meaning of a statutory provision, such as the ordinary grammatical meaning of the words used in the provision? I will suggest that the answers to these questions require consideration of how language works – of the philosophy of language, if you like – and also of the constitutional
position of Parliament and of the role that law plays in society. These three elements have to be brought into relationship with each other.’

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Supreme Court, 22nd October 2026

Source: supremecourt.uk

‘The Supreme Court opened its doors in 2009. So, in one sense, it is a modern institution; but a long history stands behind it, and has a continuing influence on its work. This combination of the past and the present is the theme of my lecture.’

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Supreme Court, 20th October 2026

Source: supremecourt.uk

‘Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill […] Seal of the confessional and child protection […] A statutory definition of incestuous marriage? […] Consultation: reforming employment status […] Quick links […] And finally…’

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Law & Religion UK, 25th October 2026

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

‘Bromford Housing Association Ltd v Lasharna Robinson [2026] EWCC 61. Another access injunction judgment, by Recorder Adrian Jack in Birmingham.’

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Nearly Legal, 25th October 2026

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

‘The Court of Appeal has dismissed challenges to faith-based school admission arrangements which awarded an additional point to applicants whose family’s main place of worship was a Church of England church.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd October 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

‘The government, judiciary and profession have created a group to ensure that legal education, training and qualifications fit the demands of employers now and in the future.’

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Legal Futures, 26th October 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘The Conservatives’ former director of campaigning and his wife have received suspended prison sentences after they admitted to cheating at gambling by placing bets on the date of the 2024 general election.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘A woman has described her “phenomenal” relief after she won a legal case that means she is entitled to be paid for caring for her elderly mother in her final years.’

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BBC News, 26th October 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘The question of client-lawyer privilege and how far it extends is something that challenges legal minds everywhere. Lawyers are generally of the belief that what is discussed between them and their client(s) is confidential. That the client can be secure in that knowledge. So, when a court orders solicitors to disclose the details of a clients whereabouts including phone number, address and telephone number, what does the lawyer do? Are they obliged to do so, or do they fall within Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”)?’

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Church Court Chambers, 27th September 2026

Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk

‘New provisions affecting extradition after a conviction in the requested person’s absence are due to take effect on 29 September 2026. Section 246 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 amends section 20 of the Extradition Act 2003, which concerns Part 1 cases, and section 85, which concerns Part 2 cases.’

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Church Court Chambers, 23rd September 2026

Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk

‘Few situations trouble the family court more than the child who will not see a parent. The instinct when a child resists, refuses or is reluctant to spend time with a mother or father, is to reach for an explanation. For many years that instinct led, almost reflexively, to the instruction of a psychologist. The assumption was that the reasons for a child’s hostility lay in some hidden psychological terrain that only an expert could map. Two decisions of the President of the Family Division, read alongside the Family Justice Council’s 2024 guidance, have now made plain how mistaken that assumption often is.’

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Becket Chambers, 30th September 2026

Source: becket-chambers.co.uk