Summary In Re C (A Child) (Recognition of Nigerian Adoption) [2025] EWHC 204 (Fam), Mr Justice Harrison allowed an application to recognise an international adoption where the strict application of the conditions in Re Valentine’s Settlement [1965] Ch 831 would have resulted in a disproportionate…
Summary Thomas successfully represented the Secretary of State for Justice in Cain v. Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 426 (Admin). The Claimant is a life sentence prisoner who was convicted of two murders. He sought to challenge the decision of the Secretary of…
The Supreme Court handed down judgment on the appeals of the defendant local authorities in these two cases this morning. A copy of the judgment as handed down is attached. The court has allowed the defendants’ appeals and restored the striking out of the negligence…
It’s almost impossible to believe it, but this is the last Dekagram of the year. We’d like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank them for their support and companionship over 2023. We look forward to…
Summary In Re G (Disclosure of Fact-Finding to the Secretary of State for the Home Department) [2023] EWHC 450 (Fam), Knowles J sets out guidance for the disclosure of material within confidential family proceedings to the Secretary of State for the Home Department (‘SSHD’) where…
This week’s Dekagram reflects the wide range of legal questions the team deals with as part of international practice. First, Thomas Jones considers a recent case on the protection of vulnerable adults resident outside the jurisdiction; then, Jeremy Ford asks when a court might be…
Laura Begley and Thomas Jones, instructed by Jon Nicholson of Anthony Gold, acting on a pro bono basis, represented a young German national in his criminal injuries compensation scheme claim for catastrophic brain injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault. The Applicant was visiting the UK…
Laura Hibberd and Thomas Jones conducted a webinar for London Borough of Hackney on these two key pieces of legislation in the Court of Protection. The webinar included discussions on key provisions of these Acts and recent case law. Laura and Tom are available for…
We are delighted to announce that 9 Gough Chambers has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2020. Chambers has been nominated for the breadth of expertise within the family law team and for the team’s collaborative and collegiate approach…
The CPBA is a professional association for barristers who practise in the Court of Protection. It promotes the interests of the Court of Protection Bar and furthers the study and understanding of the Court of Protection and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Future events organised…
9 Gough Chambers Family Law Webinar – Secure Accommodation and Deprivation of Liberty under the inherent jurisdiction. Date: 14 May 2020Time: 2 pm Speakers: Kate Lamont, Barrister Thomas Jones, Barrister Topic: Kate Lamont shall provide an overview of the recent case law on secure accommodation…
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