
“Post-adoption contact: setting the template.”
1. A crumb of comfort for a parent facing a care plan for adoption is a recommendation for direct contact

Mini Pupillage Application Window
Our Mini-Pupillage application window is now open until Friday 28th February. For more information on how to apply and what

Ruling out parents before the final hearing? Issues to consider:
Re O (Care Proceedings) [2024] EWCA Civ 696, Baker LJ: In the case of Re O (Care Proceedings) [2024] EWCA Civ

LFJB DA Advisory Group Court Guide
Joanna Lucas contributes to the drafting of the 'Guide to Family Court Proceedings for those who have experienced domestic abuse',

A TURN OF THE TIDE
Re D-S and the impact of the PLWG November 2024 report in relation to post adoption direct contact The recent

Legal Summary, Kinship Care: Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities
New guidance has been published in October 2024 (the Guidance) to local authorities in respect of kinship care. It is

Chambers and Partners 2025 Rankings
In the 2025 Chambers and Partners rankings publication, Albion Chambers and its members received 26 rankings in total, 8 of which were

Successful Completion of Pupillage
Following their successful completion of pupillage, we are delighted that Yaavar Afshin and Arthur Sutton have accepted tenancy at Albion

Legal 500 Rankings 2025
In the 2025 Legal 500 rankings, Albion Chambers and its members received 42 rankings, 9 more than last year. Of these

Public Child Law Seminar
Albion Chambers was delighted to welcome over 100 delegates to our annual Public Child Law Seminar on Friday. All of
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Re T (Adoption Hearing: Involvement of Applicants) [2024] EWCA Civ 189 – Court of Appeal on the role of prospective adopters in adoption applications
In the leading judgment of Sir Andrew McFarlane P (sitting with Lewison and King LLJ), Re T (Adoption Hearing: Involvement

J, Re (Care Plan for Adoption) – Court of Appeal on correct approach to applications for care orders when the plan is for adoption
In J, Re (Care Plan for Adoption) [2024] EWCA Civ 265 the Court of Appeal (LJJs Lewison, Baker and Andrews)