Emma Spruce

Barrister @4PBFamilyLaw. Retired rower. Lido enthusiast. Views are my own.

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

@EmmaSpruce1 was invited to join a panel of International #FamilyLaw practitioners for a practice-building Q&A session at the American Bar Association's two-day training, 'Learning the Fundamentals for Your International Family Law Practice'.
Learn more: https://t.co/VDCe5AYorN

[Dawson Cornwell @Dawson_Cornwell]

We are pleased to announce that partner Amy Rowe has been appointed co-editor of the International Family Law Journal, published by @LexisNexis. https://t.co/yKkgl7WKvV

[Family Law News @familylaw]

M (A Child) (1980 Hague Convention : Abduction: Article 13(b): Mental Health), Re [2023] EWHC 3164 (Fam) (01 December 2023):
Application by F for summary return of child to Australia. M's Art 13(b) defence not made out, and return ordered. Full report: https://t.co/tLj1tvWV82

[Family Law News @familylaw]

T (Abduction: Protective Measures: Agreement to Return), Re [2023] EWCA Civ 1415 (1 December 2023):
Appeal by M from consent order for return of child to USA, on grounds that there was no agreement regarding protective measures. Appeal allowed. Report: https://t.co/yXr3VyQKub

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

There is still time to enter our Financial Remedies Essay Competition.

Whether you are a current law student or a graduate seeking pupillage, we invite you to explore #FinancialRemedies law with us.

For more information or to make a submission, visit: https://t.co/S63iegA5p0

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

In a recent article featured in the @lawsocgazette, Julia Townend (@barristerjulia) provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding 50/50 shared care arrangements.

Read the full article here (Pg.23):
https://t.co/om0SOSxx2R

#FamilyLaw #CareArrangements

[The Bar Council @thebarcouncil]

✒️ In her #ProBonoWeek blog, Jo Brown (4PB) said that while pro bono can be a ‘run of the mill, small' commitment, the impact on the client is ‘immeasurable’.

She writes: "It makes a real difference. Do it. What’s stopping you?"

Read the full blog ⬇️ https://t.co/UU4cGoTI1E

[Charles Hale KC @twitbarrister]

Fantastic turnout for a wet Wednesday! Discussing Agency of Older Children :The Law, Psychology and practice ⁦@StewartsLawLLP⁩ ⁦@4PBFamilyLaw⁩ Co-present this contemporary issue. Honoured to have Dr Mark Berelowitz giving his wisdom to a packed house

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

Lovely to be recognised again as a Rising Star #legal500 - this year with my lovely friend and former co-pupil @lucylogangreen

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

We are delighted to see 45 members ranked in the 2024 edition of #Legal500 UK Bar Guide for Family: Children And Domestic Abuse, noting that "4PB are an excellent set. The range of experience and skill it has at the Bar make it a go-to for children's law work."

#FamilyLaw

[Charlotte Baker @CharlotteNBaker]

This is such a nice treat on an otherwise pretty dreary Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who said nice things!

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

@LVJ1gc @BethHibbert Congrats, so well deserved 🥳

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

Zen Wednesdays @4PBFamilyLaw 🧘‍♀️ #namaste

[Francesca Dowse @francesca_dowse]

Thanks to everyone who joined for yoga and kombucha on the terrace this evening! What a beautiful setting to practice and catch up. @4PBFamilyLaw @4PBFamilyFin

[Charlotte Baker @CharlotteNBaker]

@ChrismdBarnes and I wrote an article for the IFLJ last year about the impact of Re H-N and K v K on private law cases where there are allegations of domestic abuse… https://t.co/0TRkZ3IvRb

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

This case is believed to be the first application to set aside an Article 11(6)-(8) return order made pursuant to the Brussels II Revised Regulation. @HarryLangford on behalf of the respondent father sought to resist the set aside of the return order.

https://t.co/BG7o9UWpFg

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

@AdamFreemanPask @Sport_England @FulhamReachBC @WorldRowing @BritishRowing @SFDCoalition This is so exciting, Adam. Congrats! I love supporting Fulham Reach and excited to see what you do with your new role 🥳

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

@Andrew_Powell1 That don’t impress me much 🪩 😎

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

We are delighted to announce, Julia Townend has returned to 4PB after a period of maternity leave.

Please join @4PBFamilyLaw in welcoming @barristerjulia back to chambers.

https://t.co/cptvGlx1Z8

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

.@4PBFamilyLaw are absolutely delighted to announce, Amean Elgadhy, Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2022, formerly of @OnePumpCourt, has joined 4PB with immediate effect.

Please join us in welcoming Amean to the team. To read more, click here: https://t.co/Z6h4M7jzJh

[Cafcass @MyCafcass]

In case you missed it, Cafcass has a dedicated telephone line called Hear to Listen. This freephone service is for children and young people to share their feedback about family court proceedings.

[Emma Spruce @EmmaSpruce1]

@tash_miller_ @JPFamilyLaw @Harcourt_Family 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼