Public Law Update

Public Law Update

May 30, 2023

For the fourth installment of 42 Bedford Row's Family Law Webinar Series, Amanda Jepson and Mark Chaloner present a public law update, in which they examine the latest cases and research.

About the speakers

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Mark Chaloner

Mark acts in all areas of family law including private and public law children and financial relief, including ToLATA and Inheritance Claims; as well as appearing before Mental Health Tribunals and the in the Court of Protection.

In Public Law matters Mark has wide experience of acting for Local Authorities, Parents and Guardians in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.

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Amanda Jepson

Amanda specialises in all areas of family law, in particular in public law cases and/or cases with an international element.

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