Nesting Arrangements

A nesting arrangement (sometimes referred to as a “bird’s nest arrangement” or “birdnesting”) is a form of a shared care arrangement in private family law proceedings. In principle, a nesting arrangement involves the children residing at the family home on a full time basis, meanwhile the parents will arrange between themselves a schedule in which […]

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N (Refusal of Placement Order) [2023] EWCA Civ 364

N (Refusal of Placement Order) [2023] EWCA Civ 364

An appeal by a local authority against the refusal to make a placement order. The Court of Appeal case of N (Refusal of Placement Order) [2023] EWCA Civ 364 provides a helpful reminder to all practitioners, but specifically to those of us who are regularly instructed by local authorities, that it is wrong in law […]

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What does it mean to be an LGBT+ lawyer in 2023?

lgbt+ article

In this article, our Consultant Barrister, Callum Hurley, discusses what it’s like to work in the world of law as an LGBT+ lawyer. He delves into the need for greater representation at the Bar and his suggestions for how this can be accomplished. Read on to learn more. What does it mean to you to […]

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Announcing our 2023 Pupillage intake

Unit Chambers is delighted to announce that over the next few months, we will be welcoming three new pupils to the team. Our three successful new pupils are Isabel Clarke, Emily Henshaw and Claudia Saxton  all of whom have a wide range of experience and expertise across the family law sector. With over 150 aspiring Barristers applying for […]

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