June family law brunch recording - out now!
25th June 2021

Specialist family law barristers Emma Griffiths and Aimee Fox hosted our family law brunch via Zoom on Tuesday 15 June.
Emma Griffiths presented 'Re HN: Scott's demise?' and Aimee Fox examined 'Covert recordings in family proceedings’.
Download our barristers' presentation slides and useful links here.
Contact Practice Directors Robert Leonard and Ian Charlton for more information.
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