Family Law Training Day 2025

We are pleased to share the materials from this year’s Family Law Training Day. Thank you to all who attended!

This event would not be possible without the time and expertise of our speakers, who delivered engaging and informative presentations across a range of key topics in family law. Special thanks to HHJ Gordon-Saker, HHJ Spinks, Patrick Freer and Rebecca Clarke (Regency Chambers), Michael Nwoye (Children and Families Across Borders), Dr Ibrahim Jalloh (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Luke Dickinson (CAFCASS), as well as our own Abigail Robinson, Richard Balchin, Jeffrey Deegan, Laura McGinty, and Joshua Walters of Fenners Chambers.

Embedded above is the video playlist of each presentation. To browse the presentations, click the playlist icon in the top-right corner of the video player.

Please note: due to a technical error, there is no audio for the first part of the first presentation. The audio begins at the time stamp 0:41:41. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

You will find links to the individual presentations and speaker materials below:

1. 1. Update on Public Law
      Patrick Freer and Rebecca Clarke, Regency Chambers

   2. Assessments of Family Members Abroad
      Michael Nwoye, Children and Families Across Borders

   3. Police Disclosure
      Abigail Robinson, Fenners Chambers

   4. Inflicted Head Injuries
      Dr Ibrahim Jalloh, Consultant Neurosurgeon (MEWA)

   5. Update on Private Law – Seminar Notes and Alienating Parental Behaviour – Slides
      Richard Balchin and Jeffrey Deegan, Fenners Chambers

   6. Planning Together for Children
      Kerry Moss, CAFCASS

   7. Non-Court Dispute Resolution
      Richard Balchin, Fenners Chambers

   8. Update on Financial Relief
      Laura McGinty and Joshua Walters, Fenners Chambers
      [Presentation Materials]

   9. Notes on the Training Day from the DFJ
      HHJ Gordon-Saker DFJ