News for: Hamish Dunlop

Hamish Dunlop, Head of 3PB’s Family Law Group, led by Nigel Dyer QC, has represented the respondent in the groundbreaking Owens v Owens case. The Court of Appeal ruled the appellant would not be granted a divorce on the basis that a ‘wretchedly unhappy marriage’ was not grounds for divorce and found that the respondent’s behaviour amounted to ‘minor altercations of a kind to be expected in a marriage’. The case brought Munby P to...

Head of 3PB’s Family Law Group Hamish Dunlop draws conclusions from The Blue Cross and others v. Heather Ilot [[2017] UKSC 17] On 15th March 2017, the Supreme Court gave judgment in the appeal of The Blue Cross and others –v- Heather Ilot [[2017] UKSC 17].  The case concerns Mrs Ilot’s application brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Act’). Although the Act is now over 40 years old, it...

Jennifer Kotilaine (Call 2011) formerly of 42 Bedford Row, has joined 3PB's thriving Family Law Group and will be based in our Oxford chambers. Jennifer has a busy family law practice and advises clients primarily in issues relating to children and vulnerable adults. Her experience includes public and private law and Court of Protection matters. Hamish Dunlop, Head of 3PB's Family Law Group, comments: '' We are delighted to welcome Jennifer to our family law...