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Wine & Wisdom – with Nicola Phillipson TEP – ‘Missing – Can I Presume Dead?’
‘Missing – Can I presume Dead?’ – An upcoming webinar led by our Chancery specialist, Nicola Phillipson TEP. Nicola will be speaking on applications under the Presumption of Death Act 2013, taking a practical look at how these cases work in real terms — including the statutory framework, evidential hurdles,…
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COP Law With Lunch with Rebecca Musgrove – Discussing the law on appointing a litigation friend and how to remove them if necessary
Wednesday 29th April 2026 – 13:00 – 14:00 Location: Microsoft Teams If you would like to book a place, please email: events@parklaneplowden.co.uk
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Leila Benyounes and Georgia Banks continue acting on the Nottingham Inquiry
The Public Inquiry into the tragic Nottingham attacks resumed last week following the Easter break. The Inquiry continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the events of 13 June 2023 in Nottingham City Centre, in which three people were killed and three others seriously injured. It will scrutinise the actions of…
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Lydia Reed and Avaia Williams featured in 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List
Parklane Plowden would like to congratulate Lydia Reed and Avaia Williams who appear in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales published on 20 April 2026. The List, now in its third year, is a cross-profession initiative endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice which seeks to recognise lawyers from across…
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Replay: Drinking in the Last Chance Saloon.. Bringing a Second Personal Injury Claim after a Failure of Service in the First Claim & Section 33 Applications | Law with Lunch
Parklane Plowden’s ‘Law with Lunch’ webinars bring you the latest law updates. On 14th April 2026, PLP’s Tom Nossiter hosted our latest “Personal Injury Law with Lunch” session. Click the video to watch the webinar recording.
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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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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…
