Alex Laing Discusses Latest Changes in Child Protection Law in Bloomsbury Professional Q&A

Barrister Alex Laing of Coram Chambers discusses the latest changes in child protection law in a Bloomsbury Professional Q&A, marking the release of the fourth edition of his co–authored book, Child Protection and the Family Court: What You Need to Know.

Practical Lessons from Recent TOLATA and Trusts Cases

Coram Chambers’ Greg Williams is featured in Family Affairs magazine, offering practical guidance and analysis on recent TOLATA, proprietary estoppel, and secret trust cases. Read our summary and find out how to access Greg’s full article in the Family Law Bar Association’s publication.

Sarah Branson and Paul Hunter Featured in BASW Professional Social Workers’ Magazine

Coram Chambers’ Sarah Branson and FTS’s Paul Hunter are featured in BASW Professional Social Work Magazine, discussing the risks of unreliable hair strand testing in family law. Read our summary and find out how to access their expert insights in the full publication.

Court Clarifies Parentage and Parental Responsibility in Donor Conception Case

The High Court’s ruling in ED v MG [2025] EWHC 1876 (Fam), with Dr Bianca Jackson of Coram Chambers representing the applicant, defines legal parentage and parental responsibility after donor conception abroad, highlighting the crucial need for legal advice in cross-border fertility cases.

Care Orders Granted for Two Young Children Following Family Court Decision

Final care orders for two young children were approved in Thurrock after Coram Chambers barristers Yasmeen Jamil and Lucy Taylor appeared in court. The judgment addresses child protection, domestic abuse, and the local authority’s plan for long–term foster care.

Coram Chambers Hosts Modern Families Training for Birketts LLP on Surrogacy, Donor Conception and Trans Issues

Coram Chambers barristers Rachel Cooper and Dr. Bianca Jackson delivered a bespoke Modern Families training for Birketts LLP, covering surrogacy, donor conception, and trans issues affecting children. Discover more about this collaborative legal event.

Key Developments in Family Law: Nick O’Brien’s Latest Articles

Explore Nick O’Brien’s latest updates on family law in his June and July articles, discussing delays in proceedings, adoption support, and recent statistical insights.

High Court Ruling on Child Return Case Highlights Custody Rights

Discover the pivotal High Court ruling involving child custody rights in the case of F (Applicant) vs M (Respondent), expertly handled by barrister Alex Laing of Coram Chambers.

Neurodivergence and Suitability for Mediation 

Caroline Croft, barrister at Coram Chambers and a founding member of FLANC, has recently co-authored an article with Naomi Goode, a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in private practice and with The Mediation Space, which has been published in the July edition of Family Law.