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Chris Bryden

Barrister

Chris Bryden, barrister, deputy head of chambers & head of the family group, 4 King’s Bench Walk (4kbw.co.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk

Barrister

Chris Bryden, barrister, deputy head of chambers & head of the family group, 4 King’s Bench Walk (4kbw.co.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
A meticulous record of shared spending was not enough to establish a legally enforceable agreement between cohabiting partners: Chris Bryden & Tori Adams examine an unusual case
Chris Bryden and Josh Stamp-Simon assess the potential inheritance rights of those in throuples, poly quads and other polyamorous relationships
40% off for coercive control: is abusive behaviour finally starting to carry financial weight in divorce proceedings? Chris Bryden & Nicole Wallace consider the arguments
Chris Bryden & Clara Parry discuss the rare use of passport orders to prevent someone leaving the country—and how these orders are enforced
A recent judgment gave much-needed clarification on costs in probate cases, write Chris Bryden & Ben Haseldine
Challenges to wills are on the rise. Chris Bryden & Tori Adams report
Adele Pullarp & Chris Bryden discuss the potential for improving the surrogacy process for both parents & surrogates—& advocate its modernisation

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter salute a masterpiece of judicial analysis of the constitutional right of access to justice

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Thomson Hayton Winkley—Jordan Wallace

Thomson Hayton Winkley—Jordan Wallace

Thomson Hayton Winkley strengthens family law team

Ward Hadaway—Barnaby Rosenthall

Ward Hadaway—Barnaby Rosenthall

Construction lawyer returns to Ward Hadaway in Teesside role

Bird & Bird—Shahin Baghaei

Bird & Bird—Shahin Baghaei

Bird Bird hires leading legal transformation expert

NEWS
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners

Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.

How forcefully can a litigant criticise a public authority before robust advocacy crosses the line into unreasonable conduct? 
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