Dave Scothern

Chambers Director at 5 St Andrews Hill whilst at work, Disco Dave when not! In the unlikely event I express a view it will be my own...

[Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights @TheRWCHR]

The @IBAevents Annual Conference in Toronto continues today with the RWCHR team @yonahdiamond , @mutasimali3 , and @IrwinCotler contributing to panels on democratizing international justice, the state of international law in the era of Trump, and accountability in the aftermath of conflict.

Learn more here: https://t.co/kqS8l8jENk

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Lily Brett writes for @familylawweek examining the case of A Mother v A Father [2024] EWFC 123 (B)

Find out more and read the full judgment here: https://t.co/QDTl1B3nKc

Lily practices exclusively in family law

#familylaw #familycaselaw #familylawyers

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

With reference to the disorder sweeping across the country, John Oliver writes about the court’s approach to protests and disorder and where the line between the two sits.

To read the full article, click here: https://t.co/G0BKhzDi56

#PublicOrder #ProtestRights #CriminalLaw

[WICL @WomenInCrimLaw]

***SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT***

WICL is THRILLED to announce our 2024-25 sponsors

Thank you all so much for your commitment to WICL

We look forward to working together over the next year to support our WICL members!

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

@GregFoxsmith Greg, finally delivered your book to my mates near Plymouth, and of course we visited the statue @Argyle @JackLeslieCamp they loved it! @PitchPublishing

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Applications or expressions of interest are invited for a third-six pupil/probationary tenant.

5SAH is one of the leading sets in crime, extradition, asset forfeiture, and professional discipline.

For more information and how to apply: https://t.co/otYfWb5CXO

#pupillage

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

@nataliecberman That really is.

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

Congratulations to all involved, it really was quite an event. @GuysCancerC

[Guy's and St Thomas' @GSTTnhs]

There's less than half an hour to go until our #CancerSurvivorsDay celebrations get underway.

Join us at #GuysCancer from 1pm to 6pm for fashion shows, information stalls, talks, music and much, much more!

#CSD2023

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Niamh Wilkie Features in @FTAdviser: Navigating Maintenance Order Rules Post-Brexit

The implications of divorcing in a foreign jurisdiction should be considered carefully, especially where there is a lot at stake financially

Read her article here: https://t.co/jO78Hrwx5w

#HNW

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

@anisakebbati That’s just brilliant, so pleased for you @anisakebbati !!

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Join Guy Micklewright, @AmyWoolfson & @JW_OLeary for our Lunchtime webinar on social media, professional regulation & freedom of expression

Taking place at 12:00, lunchtime on Tuesday, 25th April 2023

Register here to join: https://t.co/wa1nZlKsoj

#socialmedia #misconduct #law

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

A big THANK YOU to our guests & speakers at last night's POCLA forum 2023.

Insightful & interesting conversations on reforming the confiscation regime from Holly Brennan, Home Office Policy Advisor, Kennedy Talbot KC, Gary Pons & John Binns.

#thankyou #proceedsofcrime #POCLA

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Barnaby Hone was instructed by the SFO in their first ever contested AFO

The SFO recovered over $7,699,204 from convicted money launderer Mr Miranda

This is the largest ever amount seized by the SFO from a single bank account. Find out more here: https://t.co/GXFB11nbrj

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

Maria Scotland presents a webinar for @mbl_seminars on Private Law Children Cases & Domestic Abuse and Practice & Procedure Update

This webinar will cover the recent caselaw together with the changes to practice and procedure.

Register in advance here: https://t.co/Nw7UuJ7031

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

@AmyWoolfson discusses Professional discipline & the challenges / importance of evidence from abroad in protecting the public in the UK

Read Amy's article in full here: https://t.co/fLFMesKMTv

#professionaldiscipline #evidence #foreignevidence #fitnesstopractise #healthcare

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

If you are applying for Pupillage, find out more about 5SAH Chambers by watching our Pupillage Open Evening webinar here: https://t.co/UTWKntws1p

This year we are pleased to be offering two 12-month criminal pupillages via the #Pupillage Gateway for commencement in October 2024

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

Great to collaborate with the excellent @bcaheritage on this project & important subject area, thanks to Stephanie Coker @legallyssc and Dave Williams from @5SAHLaw for their contribution and @TNejranowski for her commitment to bring the project to life.

[BCA @bcaheritage]

In this video, 'No Slavery on English Soil' by @5SAHLaw, Barrister @legallyssc looks at the case ‘Somerset v Stewart 1772’ & Barrister, David Williams discusses modern slavery & how slavery might be closer to our everyday lives than we think.

WATCH NOW: https://t.co/zf9T824x7m

[5 St Andrew's Hill @5SAHLaw]

5SAH Family Law Webinar | #TOLATA for the Family Practitioner | Principles, Practice & Procedure

Join us on 1 March 2023, at 12:00 for our lunchtime 45-minute webinar, presented by @legallyssc from our Family Team

Register here for the webinar: https://t.co/cEXDwvhy6n

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

@lincolnsinn Really pleased to be invited to present tonight on well-being with the brilliant Nicola Shannon (v soon KC) and James Pereira KC at @lincolnsinn, and then have the opportunity to dine ‘Domus’ with the new treasurer and chat with some pretty impressive (& fun!) students @ibc_org.

[Dave Scothern @DScothern]

@ishkolhatkar Calamari! Ordered it at two pints, one more with it, now homeward bound! Calamari gets you home…