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Julia Nelson Qualifies as Arbitrator for Financial Remedies Matters
Parklane Plowden is pleased to announce that Julia Nelson is now fully qualified as an Arbitrator for both Financial Remedies and Children matters. This dual accreditation strengthens our ability to offer effective, constructive alternatives to court for families seeking resolution. This is a great achievement not only for Julia personally,…
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The Power of Privilege: An Overview
Privilege is one of the most important protections in English law. It is vital to safeguard client communications but can be easily lost through a mistake. This article offers a practical overview, looking at key cases to keep in mind. Types of Privilege There are three main strands: Exceptions to…
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15th January 2026 | Remote Public Law Grandstand
Take part in an engaging online seminar with our public law specialists, as they unpack the latest updates in public law. 15:00 – 15:30: Maxine Best & Chloe Branton – A 2025 round-up 15:30 – 16:00: Alex Taylor & Naakesha Michl – Checklists 16:00 – 16:30: Break 16:30 – 17:00:…
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20th January 2026 | Personal Injury Case Law Update
Sophie Watson and Georgia Banks will be presenting an online seminar covering the most recent shifts in personal injury case law, ensuring practitioners stay current with key legal developments and will discuss various sub-categories of personal injury, fundamental dishonesty, and procedure. The seminar will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams.…
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Richard Copnall represented the family of John Henry Oates in Inquest
On 27 October 2023, 29‑year‑old runner John Henry Oates tragically lost his life after coming into contact with a low‑hanging live electricity cable while out training for a half‑marathon on a public footpath near Lupton, close to Kendal in Cumbria. He had been visiting his parents at the time, and…
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A return to first principles – evaluating proportionality of placement orders following Re N (A Child) (Placement Order: Proportionality) [2025] EWCA Civ 1541
Background The case concerned an unusual set of circumstances. The relevant child (‘L’) was born in October 2023 following assisted overseas conception. The mother, aged 55 at the time of L’s birth, was a Japanese national who had lived in the UK for numerous years. After L’s birth, the Local…
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Parklane Plowden proudly retains ISO 9001 certification
Chambers is delighted to announce that we have re-achieved ISO 9001 certification. Achieving ISO 9001 reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and reinforces our ongoing mission to provide clients with exceptional service, efficiency, and professionalism. We’d like to thank everyone involved in reaching this milestone.
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Christmas & New Year Opening Hours at Parklane Plowden
Parklane Plowden’s offices will be closed from Wednesday 24th December, reopening on Monday 5th January. While our doors take a little holiday break, our team will be working remotely, ensuring business continues as normal and all enquiries are looked after. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and wonderfully festive season!
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The Nuance Between Forensic Probabilities and Possibilities – Paediatric Gonorrhoea and Fomite Transmission – [2025] Fam Law 1445
We are pleased to share a new publication in Family Law Journal by Children and CoP barrister, Avaia Williams. In his latest article for Family Law Journal, Avi examines a significant issue, how courts should treat theoretical scientific possibilities when applying the balance of probabilities. Considering the Court of Appeal’s…
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REPLAY: Clinical Negligence Law with Lunch | 02 December 2025
Parklane Plowden’s ‘Law with Lunch’ webinars bring you the latest law updates. On 2nd December 2025, PLP’s Jade Ferguson hosted our latest “Clinical Negligence Law with Lunch” session. The discussion focused on Litigation Capacity, offering valuable insights into its complexities and practical implications for clinical negligence cases. Click the video…
