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Colin Edward

‘Stellar job’ by Westwater Advocates’ Colin Edward in pro bono EAT appeal

janemorrison 24th August 2020 News

Last year, an Employment Tribunal ruled that Kirsty Ure, 35, had been unfairly constructively dismissed from her post as general manager of an equestrian centre, and ordered her former employer …

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Lynda J Brabender

Brothers and Sisters in Children’s Hearings – What did the Supreme Court decide?

janemorrison 16th July 2020 News

On 21 July from 1pm until 2pm Lynda Brabender QC will be taking part in Clan Childlaw’s webinar, which is on the topic “Brothers and Sisters in Children’s Hearings – …

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Janys M Scott QC

Brexit Transition Provisions and Family Law

Editor 8th July 2020 Online Articles

Janys M Scott QC gives the first Westwater Brexit Briefing, looking at how the EU Withdrawal Agreement affects family law.  This short video explains what happens during the transition period …

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Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association (SYLA) Hosting Moot for Trainee Solicitors

janemorrison 3rd July 2020 News

Antonia Welsh, Westwater Advocate and SYLA committee member, is organising the moot aimed at current trainee solicitors who may have missed out on advocacy experience as a result of COVID-19. …

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Melanie Barbour reviews cohabitation rights in the 21st Century

Editor 23rd June 2020 News

An online article by new member of Westwater Advocates, Melanie Barbour, provides insights into the questions currently under consideration by the Scottish Law Commission. This is both a useful guide …

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A Review of Cohabitation Rights in the 21st Century?

Editor 23rd June 2020 Online Articles

Sections 25-29 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 were brought into force on 4 May 2006, providing for the first time cohabitating couples with a set of statutory provisions …

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ABC v Principal Reporter and In the Matter of XY

Editor 18th June 2020 News

The UK Supreme Court has refused appeals in cases where Westwater’s Lynda Brabender QC and Janys Scott QC appeared for the appellants, but acknowledges that the initiation of the challenges …

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An update on CHAS during the Coronavirus pandemic

Editor 4th June 2020 News

Westwater Advocates is proud to sponsor CHAS, as new ways are found to support families during the coronavirus pandemic. “The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially for families …

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Antonia Welsh

New member of Westwater Advocates, Antonia Welsh, tells young lawyers to be brave about joining the bar

Editor 3rd June 2020 News

New member of Westwater Advocates, Antonia Welsh, tells young lawyers to be brave about joining the bar. “I am one of this year’s devils at the Faculty of Advocates and …

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Westwater Advocates Welcome Melanie Barbour and Antonia Welsh

Editor 28th May 2020 News

We are delighted to announce that Melanie Barbour and Antonia Welsh join the stable today after calling at the Bar. Melanie practiced mainly as a local authority solicitor and is …

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On 21 July from 1pm until 2pm Lynda Brabender QC will be taking part in @clanchildlaw Clan Childlaw’s webinar, which is on the topic “Brothers and Sisters in Children’s Hearings – see bit.ly/2CEavGf

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2:44 pm · 16th July 2020
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Watch @janys_scott QC’s Westwater Brexit Briefing, looking at how the EU Withdrawal Agreement affects family law. Seven minutes long — the key points in a nutshell. bit.ly/38E4PYX

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3:23 pm · 8th July 2020
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Calling trainee solicitors — our @AntoniaWelsh1 and other @westwaterstable advocates are running an online mooting competition for you. See — bit.ly/2VKaxTH

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1:27 pm · 3rd July 2020
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New member of Westwater Advocates, @AntoniaWelsh1 Antonia Welsh, tells young lawyers to be brave about joining the bar bit.ly/2NrWIVj

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8:20 am · 24th June 2020
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Best wishes to Sir Crispin Agnew QC on his retirement from practice. We wish him every success in his academic role. We hope he will tweet @CrispinAgnew1 bit.ly/3fT71xS

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