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- Elspeth Thomson delivered the Children Law round-up at the 28th National Resolution Conference
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- Family Team Wins Regional Firm of the Year at 2016 Awards
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- The end of cross-examination by perpetrators
- The Legal 500 UK Awards 2019 – Firm of the Year
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- Family Arbitration Scheme
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- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) update March 2025
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- Change to definition of unmarried partner
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