Access to Justice

In Defence of Legal Fee Loans: The Economics of Access to Justice

In Defence of Legal Fee Loans: The Economics of Access to Justice

The recent High Court judgment of Peel J in 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘷 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 [2025] EWFC 89 has renewed focus on the role of legal fee lending in family proceedings. This coincides with significant judicial commentary about funding arrangements, including notable judgments in 𝘋𝘚𝘋 𝘷 𝘔𝘑𝘞 and 𝘓𝘐 𝘷 𝘍𝘛.

Family BarLink: The CFC Pro Bono Duty Scheme

Family BarLink: The CFC Pro Bono Duty Scheme

A new pro bono scheme assisting litigants in person in family proceedings at the Central Family Court – background As we are all acutely aware, restrictions in the provision of legal aid following the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 have resulted in a sharp increase in the

Valuation and Treatment of Business Interests on Divorce in England and Australia

Valuation and Treatment of Business Interests on Divorce in England and Australia

‘The valuation of private companies is a matter of no little difficulty.’[[1]] The definition of ‘value’ is the present value of expected future net economic benefits to be generated by an asset. This definition alone gives an indication as to the complexities in arriving at a reasonable value of

The Impact of LASPO on Access to Justice – A View from Law for Life

The Impact of LASPO on Access to Justice – A View from Law for Life

This year will see the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). In 2017, the Law Society reviewed the impact of the changes introduced in 2013 and found: * legal aid is no longer available for many who need it; * those