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
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
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown
Withers drives further growth in its UK immigration team with new partner Sophie Barrett-Brown
Venus Legal—Esther Amoako
Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist litigation practice grows
Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith
Fisher Phillips continues momentum in London with arrival of Catrina Smith
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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