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Becket Chambers is a barristers set based in 5 locations in the South East, specialising in all areas of Common Law including Mediation & Direct Public Access.
Join us for our #Pupillage Open Evening with Cara Radford, Emily Jennett and Natalie Alt, who will share insights into life at Becket Chambers, how our pupillage programme works, and answer your questions.
🗓 25 Nov 6pm
✅ Register: clerks@becket-chambers.co.uk
💻 This event will take place via Zoom
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In his latest article, Corey Mills looks at a recent Court of Appeal case on when a judge can dismiss a children's case without holding a final hearing. 

Read more here: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/dismissing-an-application-concerning-children-without-a-final-hearing/

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November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In his latest article, Clive Styles looks at the Government’s plan to repeal the presumption of parental involvement under the Children Act 1989. This presumption has been an important part of private law cases about child arrangements.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Wvm0Wk

#FamilyLaw
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We feel that having a flexible practice is crucial for barristers to manage their demanding workloads and maintain their well-being.
Louisa Adamson explains how this approach provides the autonomy she needs to manage work with personal commitments.
Learn more: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/join-us/
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Adham Sleem has been great…”

Fantastic feedback for Adham Sleem, recognised for his thorough, client-focused approach and clear communication in Family Law Act proceedings.

Find out more about Adham here: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/barristers/adham-sleem/

#FamilyLaw #BecketChambers
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Sita Cox’s latest article explains what happens to financial proceedings when a spouse dies, and how the outcome depends on the stage the case has reached.

Read more here: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/financial-fallout-what-happens-to-financial-proceedings-when-a-spouse-dies/

#FamilyLaw
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Delighted to announce that Olayemi Danialu (known as Yemi) has joined Becket Chambers.

Called in 2019, Yemi is experienced in both civil and family law proceedings and has appeared in the Magistrate’s court, Youth Court, County Court, and Crown Court.

Read more about Yemi - https://bit.ly/3X96Aah
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In his latest article, Adrian Pidduck explores the question: who might be told about findings of fact made in family court proceedings?

Read the full article to learn more: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/findings-of-fact-who-might-be-told/

#FamilyLaw #ChildArrangements #BecketChambers
October 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re pleased to once again be hosting the Family Law Advocacy Competition in collaboration with the University of Kent.

The first round takes place this Saturday, giving law students the chance to develop skills.

#FamilyLaw #LegalEducation #BecketChambers #UniversityOfKent
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“Adrian is a credit to your business.”

Such positive feedback for Adrian Pidduck, whose dedication and compassionate approach are evident in his work through the Direct Access Scheme.

Find out more about Adrian here: https://bit.ly/48GVlgq

#FamilyLaw #ClientFeedback #DirectAccess #BecketChambers
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
At Becket Chambers, we try to support our barristers through all of life’s adventures, so they can flourish both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Melanie Andrews talks about her experience over the last 19 years. 

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October 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations to Chris Wall, who has been awarded Band 3 in Chambers and Partners for Family: Matrimonial Finance for the South Eastern Bar.

#ChambersAndPartners #Family #MatrimonialFinance #Barrister
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to Louisa Adamson, who has been awarded Band 1 in Chambers and Partners for Family: Children for the South Eastern Bar.

#ChambersAndPartners #Family #Children #Barrister
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Michael Batt's latest article looks at what happens when a family moves to a new area during care proceedings and how the court decides which local authority should take responsibility - https://becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/reminder-of-issues-re-designation-of-local-authority-in-care-proceedings/
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Simon Bell is instructed in an interesting case in Thanet Magistrates’ Court, representing a restaurant owner, Mr Dari, who now wishes to reverse his guilty pleas regarding obstructing a highway (an area of pavement) with a structure attached to his restaurant.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/4ofVpII
October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“I would recommend Mr Edginton to anyone...”

We’re delighted to receive such positive feedback, and congratulations to Ronald Edginton on another excellent result for his client.

#FamilyLaw #FathersRights #ClientFeedback #BecketChambers
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In his latest article, Ronald Edginton explores a recent case where the court took the rare step of ordering one party to pay the other’s costs in private law proceedings.

Read more here: https://becket-chambers.co.uk/articles/order-for-cost-in-private-law-cases-an-example-of-when-this-is-ordered/
October 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Congratulations to Louisa Adamson of Becket Chambers for her well-deserved ranking in The Legal 500! We're incredibly proud of her outstanding achievement.

#Legal500 #BecketChambers #FamilyLaw
October 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Congratulations to Christopher Wall of Becket Chambers who has achieved a ranking in The Legal 500! A huge acknowledgement of his dedication and expertise. 

#Legal500 #BecketChambers #PrivateLaw
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations to Nicole Jennings, who has been ranked in The Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Family: Children & Domestic Abuse and Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy.

#Legal500 #BecketChambers #LeadingJunior
October 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations to Sophie Grey, who has been ranked in The Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Family: Children & Domestic Abuse.

#BecketChambers #Legal500 #LeadingJunior
October 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations to Melanie McIntosh, who has been ranked in The Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Family: Children & Domestic Abuse and Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy.

#BecketChambers #LeadingJunior #Legal500
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Daniel Hooker, who has been ranked in The Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Family: Children & Domestic Abuse.

#Legal500 #BecketChambers #LeadingJunior
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Becket Chambers Clerking Team, led by Senior Clerk Paul Eaton, along with First Junior Clerk Arron Smith and Second Junior Clerk Ashleigh Tutt, has been recognised for delivering excellent service and support to clients in the latest Legal 500 commentary. 
Thank you for this lovely feedback
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations to Adrian Pidduck, who has been ranked in The Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Family Law - Children & Domestic Abuse.

#Legal500 #BecketChambers #FamilyLaw
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM