£1.6m loan was fabricated, court finds in Part III financial remedy proceedings
The High Court has ordered the sale of a former matrimonial home with the wife to receive 90% of the net proceeds, after ruling an alleged loan of £1.6 million had been fabricated by the husband to frustrate her claim. Mr Justice Peel’s decision in Fisayo Olaoluwa Awolowo v Olusegun Samuel Awolowo was handed down […]
New partners enhance specialist areas at three family law firms
New partners have been appointed by Dawson Cornwell, Kingsley Napley and Wedlake Bell, each with extensive experience in specialist areas. Dawson Cornwell has announced the appointment of Russell Bywater (main photo, right) as management partner, succeeding Stephen Harker. Bywater will continue his client practice alongside his new role, having previously headed the firm’s matrimonial department. […]
Government launches digital ID consultation
The Government is seeking views on how digital ID could be used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. Launching a national public consultation, Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said the government needs to catch up with services offered by the private sector, such as online banking. […]