Dorian Day, Samantha Smith, and Kara Cann in the Supreme Court
4th February 2026
X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) UKSC/2025/0039 is being heard in the Supreme Court today.
The case, which revolves around whether a court has jurisdiction to set aside a valid adoption order other than by way of appeal, features 3PB family barristers Dorian Day and Samantha Smith for the applicants, led by Nick Goodwin KC and instructed by Emily Boardman at Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP; and Kara Cann for one of the respondents being led by Hannah Markham KC instructed by Jas Tamber at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP.
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