Family Law Specialist. Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell LLP. All views my own.
Bristol, England
Joined July 2018
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Are you an advisor to UHNW/HNW individuals with trust interests, set up with the intention of protecting their wealth?
If so, read my article outlining essential considerations for you and your clients 👇 imprivateclient.passle.net/p… #familylaw #divorce #finances #trusts #hnw #uhnw
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BC v SC [2023] EWFC 307 (B) (12 December 2023):
Final hearing of H's financial remedies application. Non-pension assets divided approximately 70:30 in favour of H, so that he could retain as much as possible from the proceeds of a critical illness policy. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/…
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Regardless of residency, Americans are subject to taxation on worldwide income. This is highlighted when dealing with #InternationalDivorce. Family finance expert, @IMErinSawyer suggests choosing advisors carefully if you're in the same position: bit.ly/43qMkU6
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With the kind of efficiency seen by Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Central at the last General Election count, @michael_allum declares his take on the Supreme Court decision of Potanin today. financialremediesjournal.com…
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For anybody due to attend the #Bristol Resolution annual dinner on 2 February, we will be hosting drinks beforehand from 6pm at the venue, kindly sponsored by @3PBChambers. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there!🥂
#Resolution #FamilyLaw @ResFamilyLaw
Interesting case not just as a PSO was made in lieu of a costs order, but also H's failure to disclose the nature of his US 401(k) (as opposed to a traditional pension) led to a further lump sum order being made in W's favour post-hearing 👇
AXA v BYB (QLR: Financial Remedies). Knotty FRC case with QLR.
Looks at QLR provisions, inferences arising from non-disclosure, a PSO made in lieu of costs order and then further relief ordered following original hearing without a further hearing convened caselaw.nationalarchives.gov…
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We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Excellence in Client Care, One to Watch Family Practitioner of the Year – Connie Smith, and Family Law Firm of the Year at the British Family Law Awards 2024. Congratulations to everyone involved! #BFLAwards2024
Useful judgment on the assessment of housing needs (with complicating factor of nuptial agreement) 👇
A Wife v A Husband [2023] EWFC 200 (9 November 2023):
Final hearing of wife's financial remedies application, in which the main issue was the wife's housing need, and how it should be funded. Full report: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov…
Anticipation is building for the @BristolLawSoc Awards tonight, particularly as we are shortlisted in such a lovely category 🏆, and @IMErinSawyer will again be taking on hosting duties as co-president 🍾
#blsawards2023 are nearly here! Congratulations and good luck to our shortlisted nominees for Community Engagement Award of the Year🏆
@BurgesSalmon @irwinmitchell @wardssolicitors and West of England Legal Early Careers Network
and to our long time supporter
@AnnectoLegal
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Thank you to everyone who came along to our autumn drinks last week. A great turn out and we had a fabulous evening. A special thanks to our sponsors @USCbarristers!
We can’t wait for the next one. Keep following for details of future events! 🥂
#networking #resolution
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Happening next week! ⬇️
If you'd like to come along please email Sarah Marchant at [email protected] so we have an idea of numbers. Everyone is welcome🍸
*NEW DATE* and venue now confirmed! Join us at @hortstownhouse in Bristol for drinks on 19 October from 6pm.
A huge thank you to our sponsors Unity Street Chambers @USCbarristers. All welcome (you don’t have to be a member of Resolution)! @ResFamilyLaw @Bristol_Res
#familylaw
Very excited to be nominated and equally as excited to have a chance to dress up! @IMErinSawyer @ZLivad (and Jen Pollock who isn't on Twitter!)
We’re delighted to say our Bristol #FamilyLaw team has been nominated for the Innovation & Technology award at this year’s @businessleader South West Awards, and are the only law firm in the shortlist. Congratulations! businessleader.co.uk/finalis…
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I am very excited to be joining @irwinmitchell as a Senior Associate, working as a mediator in the family team, and as an advocate for mediation. I am passionate about the use of mediation to resolve conflict and transform relationship dynamics. If you want me to mediate for you, you know where to find me! I will continue to present my Sunday show on Classic fm
irwinmitchell.com/news-and-i…
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As official ambassador of @irwinmitchell I want you to share what makes your rugby club special - whether this is on or off the field. It’s all about celebrating the people that make rugby the sport it is. For T&Cs, and to enter, head here: bit.ly/3QOndWQ
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There are vacancies on the #Bristol #YRes Committee. If you are interested, pls email [email protected] by 29 Sept, telling us a bit about yourself, and why you’d like to join! #familylaw @ResFamilyLaw @clim23 @SarahMarchant21 @LegalAbbie @LizzieKSmith @ConnieLegal
Lovely view of the @bristolballoon mass ascent this morning from south of the river 🎈
Delighted that @Personal_Legal are representing the legal profession in the Innovation & Tech award. Best of luck to all the nominees and see you in September 🥂
The #BLAwards23 finalists for Innovation & Technology Award are...
@aisltd_
@BrightHR_
@irwinmitchell
@1bigcircle
@pennypensionhq
@pingnewsuk
Secure your awards evening table at 20% off until midnight Friday 👉 bit.ly/42WfyJz
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We’re delighted to announce that we’re finalists for @BusinessLeader’s upcoming #BLAwards23 in the Innovation & Technology category. We can’t wait for the final in September!
The #BLAwards23 finalists for Innovation & Technology Award are...
@aisltd_
@BrightHR_
@irwinmitchell
@1bigcircle
@pennypensionhq
@pingnewsuk
Secure your awards evening table at 20% off until midnight Friday 👉 bit.ly/42WfyJz
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In a recent podcast, our Director of Family Legal Services, @RosBever, joined @PumpCourt to discuss set aside applications, and the recent landmark case of Goddard-Watts v. Goddard-Watt. Listen by clicking the link below.
In the latest edition of the Family Law Podcast, Tara Lyons speaks to Ros Bever from @irwinmitchell and Jenna Lucas of Pump Court about set aside applications and the recent Court of Appeal decision of Goddard-Watts v Goddard-Watts in which Ros acted pumpcourtchambers.com/2023/0…
