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Farah Shames
Farah Shames is a family law barrister specialising in both public and private law children work. She is regularly instructed by Local Authorities, parents and children’s guardians in care proceedings, as well as in private law disputes between parents. Approximately 80% of her practice comprises of public law work. She has developed…
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Dillon Carson (Pupil)
Dillon commenced his civil and employment pupillage in April 2026 under the supervision of Bronia Hartley. Prior to commencing pupillage, Dillon worked as a paralegal in the catastrophic injury department of an international law firm, working for major insurer clients. In this role, Dillon assisted on a wide range of claims including complex…
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Pensions after Standish: HHJ Hess Reaffirms Fairness Over Formula in BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B)
BS v HC provides a helpful illustration of the approach to be taken to matrimonialisation where pensions form a key part of the asset base. This case also sets out and reaffirms the rightfully exacting standard required for an add-back argument to succeed. Background The husband (“H”) was aged 63…
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“Privilege?’ – Not in this Court
Ian Pennock considers the decision in Drake (Margaret) Application for Judicial Review’ [2025] NIKB 70 on when a coroner can compel disclosure of an expert report Summary The case arose after a family obtained a psychiatric report on issues central to the death, then declined to disclose it to the…
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Law with Lunch – Drinking in the Last Chance Saloon – Bringing a Second Personal Injury Claim after a Failure of Service in the First Claim & Section 33 Applications with Tom Nossiter.
Tuesday, 14th April 2026 – 13:00-14:00 Location: Microsoft Teams If you would like to book a place, email events@parklaneplowden.co.uk
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Family Expert Farah Shames Joins Parklane Plowden
Farah Shames Joins Parklane Plowden PLP is pleased to announce that Farah Shames has joined chambers and will be accepting instructions from 20 April. Farah was called to the Bar in 2021 and undertook her pupillage specialising in Family law. She now practises in Care and Private Children proceedings, acting…
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Rachel Carter, Theo Corbett, Arya Vindlacheruvu, Jessica Ashcroft and Maryam Naaz start their second six and accept instructions
Parklane Plowden is pleased to announce that Rachel Carter, Theo Corbett, Arya Vindlacheruvu, Jessica Ashcroft and Maryam Naaz have started their second six and are available to take instructions. Rachel Carter commenced her family pupillage in October 2025 under the supervision of Farzana Tai and she specialises in Family law:…
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A look at recent updates in financial remedies
Parklane Plowden barristers Giorgia Sessi and Farzana Tai talk through a range of recent cases of financial remedies and the updates worth being aware of. As financial remedy cases are reported fairly frequently, the pair discuss a number of topics which have been of interest in the recent weeks. This includes Standish v Standish, which…
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14th May 2026 | ‘We Set the Bar’ Professor Jo Delahunty KC
Parklane Plowden Chambers is pleased to announce and celebrate the publication of two significant new works by Professor Jo Delahunty KC, one of the UK’s leading family silks and an unwavering advocate for access to justice, legal aid and equality and inclusion in the legal profession. Please join us for…
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Plead It or Lose It: EAT Reaffirms Limits on Tribunal Intervention in Whitaker v WRAT & LEG
In Whitaker v WRAT & LEG [2026] EAT 43, the Employment Appeal Tribunal revisits the boundaries of judicial intervention where claimants appear in person. Jessica Ashcroft reviews the judgment and considers its practical lessons for employment practitioners, particularly on raising alternative s.43K routes at the pleading stage. A link to…
