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Beck Fitzgerald act for children in highly publicised case of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

September 18, 2025
The highly publicised criminal trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon concluded on 15 September 2025 at the Central Criminal Court in London, with both defendants receiving 14-year custodial sentences…
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Jenny talks LAA cyber-attack with Minister for Legal Aid

August 14, 2025
Earlier this summer, Jenny Beck KC (Hon) sat on a panel in parliament alongside the Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister for Courts and Legal Services. The event, run by the…
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Farhana Speaks at Menopause Legal Aid Network Launch Event

June 19, 2025
Earlier this month, our senior financial and divorce lawyer, Farhana Shahzady, joined Kate Muir and Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) at the PAMELA (Perimenopausal and Menopausal Legal Aid support network)…
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Jessica Aviss Memorial Lecture 2025

May 22, 2025
As recorded in this month's Legal Action Magazine, we recently held a memorial lecture in honour of our dear friend and colleague, Jess. Jess was both a cherished friend and…
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Non-Court Dispute Resolution Toolkit launched

May 1, 2025
Last month, the Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) Toolkit was launched. A collaboration between FLANC and FLiP, the toolkit will help practitioners support neurodivergent clients through the NCDR process. Jenny Beck…
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Survivors of domestic abuse and the Family Justice System

April 22, 2025
Earlier this year, King's Legal Clinic invited Jenny Beck KC (Hon) to speak at a panel event alongside Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, and Mandip Ghai,…
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Are Menopausal Wives Short-Changed on Divorce?

March 7, 2025
FARHANA SHAHZADY   As a woman of a certain age and family lawyer at Beck Fitzgerald, I’ve been following closely the menopause movement and in particular the brilliant work being…
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Beck Fitzgerald ushers in a new era: Welcoming Molly Ashcroft & Rebecca Pantelli as shareholding directors

February 12, 2025
Beck Fitzgerald is delighted to announce that Molly Ashcroft and Rebecca Pantelli have become shareholding directors in the company. Their appointment represents the beginning of an exciting new phase for…
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Family Justice Council Publishes Key Guidance on Neurodiversity

January 30, 2025
Family Justice Council Publishes Key Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System Today, the Family Justice Council has published essential new guidance for practitioners on neurodiversity within the Family…
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Resolution podcast, reluctance, resistance and refusal

January 29, 2025
Listen to the latest Resolution podcast featuring Jenny, Jaime Craig, and Zoe Fleetwood as they explore the complex dynamics of children who exhibit reluctance, resistance, or refusal to spend time…
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New guidance around parental alienation a significant step forward

December 11, 2024
New guidance from the Family Justice Council represents a significant step forward when dealing with cases involving allegations of ‘alienating behaviour’. I am pleased to have contributed to this important…
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Sir Andrew MacFarlane congratulates FLANC on innovation award

December 3, 2024
  “Described by Sir Andrew MacFarlane as ‘one of those ideas which is so good you wonder why we hadn’t thought of it sooner’ FLANC has picked up its second…
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