News

📢 Chambers Announcement – George Patterson Joins as a Tenant 🎉

18th Feb 2025

We are delighted to announce that George Paterson has been offered and has accepted our offer of tenancy following the successful completion of his Third Six Pupillage.

George Paterson has consistently demonstrated exceptional advocacy, dedication, and expertise in family law, making him a valued member of our team. We look forward to his continued success and contribution to Chambers.

#FourBrickCourt #FamilyLaw #Tenancy

Nathan Baylis – 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards

14th Feb 2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that barrister Nathan Baylis has been nominated for ‘Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year’ at the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards! 🎉

This well-deserved recognition highlights Nathan’s dedication to ensuring access to justice for those in need. His commitment to pro bono work embodies the values of our chambers, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Congratulations, Nathan Baylis!

#BarProBonoAwards #ProBonoExcellence #AccessToJustice

London Borough of [ ] v AL & Ors [2024] EWFC 390 (B)

21st Jan 2025

Three members of chambers appeared in the case of London Borough of [ ] v AL & Ors [2024] EWFC 390 (B), heard in the Family Court at West London,

Paul Murray, representing the First Respondent Mother, was instructed by Griffiths Robertson.

Ummar Ahmad, representing the Second Respondent Father, was instructed by Barrett & Thomson.

Susan Quinn, representing the Third Respondent Child, was instructed by Creighton Partners.

Reported Judgment – George Paterson

16th Jan 2025

Third Six Pupil George Paterson Successfully Represents Respondent in FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B)

George Paterson, instructed by Susie Packer of MSB Solicitors, represented the respondent in the recently published case of FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 (B).

Family Affairs – Paul Pavlou MCIArb

06th Jan 2025

Happy New Year!

Four Brick Court Chambers barrister Paul Pavlou MCIArb has the latest article in Family Affairs (The Family Law Bar Association)

Has the tide turned?

The article discusses judges encouraging court users to pursue mediation as a first step before initiating litigation.