Published: 07/05/2025 09:04
Abigail Clements-Bewley is a Paralegal at Expatriate Law Ltd, where she supports the firm's international family law practice. She holds a Master’s degree in International Law and is set to commence pupillage at 4PB in October 2025.
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Looking back over the last 12 months, 29 April 2024 was an important day for financial remedy practitioners. This was the date the rules concerning NCDR changed. The changes make ignoring the NCDR options a costs hazard. It seemed inevitable that costs orders would follow.
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Landmark decision where Court of Appeal reduces W’s award by £20 million. Lord Justice Moylan, Lady Justice King and Lord Justice Phillips.
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Nicholas Allen KC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge. Application to increase maintenance pending suit (MPS) in ‘super-rich’ financial remedies case.
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