New Tenants at Coram Chambers: Welcoming Cason Yong and Alex Clift

Coram Chambers proudly welcomes Cason Yong and Alex Clift as new tenants from October 2025, following their successful pupillages. Learn more about their expertise in family law and how to instruct them.

Coram Celebrates Two New DDJs

Coram Chambers proudly announces the appointment of barristers Shárin Diegan and Anna Walsh MCIArb as Deputy District Judges.

Coram Chambers Shortlisted for Family Law Chambers of the Year – London

Coram Chambers has been shortlisted as a finalist for Family Law Chambers of the Year – London at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025.

Alex Laing Shortlisted for Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year

Coram Chambers’ Alex Laing has been shortlisted as a finalist for Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025. Discover more about Alex’s achievements and his profile.

East London Family Justice Board Conference 2025 – Tickets Now Available

Tickets are now available for the second East London Local Family Justice Board Conference on 8 October 2025. Join leading experts for a day focused on improving outcomes for young people in family justice. Secure your place today.

Remote Training on ADM Best Practice Delivered to Thurrock Local Authority

Coram Chambers barristers Shárin Diegan and Victoria Haberfield delivered remote training to Thurrock Local Authority on ADM (agency decision makers) best practice, covering CPR requirements, risk assessment, and common pitfalls in public law proceedings.

Concerns Over ‘Hormone Tourism’ in Gender Affirming Care 

Dr Bianca Jackson’s latest article in Family Law discusses the implications of ‘hormone tourism’ for young people seeking gender affirming care, highlighting potential safeguarding risks and legal ramifications.

Court of Appeal Shifts Approach on Intermediaries in Family Law Cases

Coram Chambers’ Alex Clift publishes an article in Family Law Journal analysing the Court of Appeal’s decision in Re M (A Child: Intermediaries) [2025] EWCA Civ 440, exploring the evolving approach to appointing intermediaries and supporting neurodiversity in family law proceedings.

High Court Orders Return of Abducted Child to Pakistan

High Court orders return of 11-month-old baby to Pakistan after abduction by father and grandmother. Rachel Cooper of Coram Chambers represented the mother, with the case highlighting the vital role of the UK-Pakistan Protocol in child abduction matters.