Anna Shadbolt
Anna Shadbolt has specialised in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, joining Dawson Cornwell in 2016 and being made up to partner in 2023. She advises on all aspects of family law, particularly financial issues arising upon divorce or separation of cohabiting couples. Anna is ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” by The Legal 500 2026.
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Personal Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings: What Cusworth J’s Recent Decisions Tell Us
The role of conduct in financial remedy proceedings is firmly back in the spotlight following two recent decisions of Cusworth J published in 2026. This article looks at the legal framework on personal conduct, reviews Cusworth J’s decisions, and highlights key practical considerations.
What’s App Doc?
Reid-Roberts & Ors v Mei-Lin & Gudmundson [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) has caused a media stir. The headlines are all about whether you can give your home away by a WhatsApp. However, the decision is more interesting and of wider application for financial remedy practitioners than these soundbites suggest.
Sir James Munby: an Obituary
Sir Nicholas Mostyn writes about the life of Sir James Munby, who died on 1 January 2026: "a great leader, a brilliant historian, a remarkable lawyer, and a superb writer".