Episodes

  • Pets on Divorce

    Pets on Divorce
    Nov 27 2025

    In the latest episode of Pump Court's Family Law Podcast, host Maria Henty discusses how the court deals with pets upon divorce and separation, with Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner and Head of Family Law at Amphlett Lissimore.


    During the episode, Maria and Estella cover the current approach to pets, scope for reform, pet-nups, and Estella’s work with the working group on pets on divorce and separation. A meeting of the All-party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group will be held on 9 December 2025 - please click here for further information.

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    37 mins
  • The Harman report with Annette Henry KC

    The Harman report with Annette Henry KC
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode, Maria talks to Annette Henry KC about the Harman Report and also about harassment and bullying at the Bar more generally. Annette is a former criminal Silk and now the founder of Owning Your Wellbeing, Work – a Life Wellbeing Consultant.

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    30 mins
  • The Within The Window initiative

    The Within The Window initiative
    Oct 30 2025

    In the latest edition of the family law podcast, new host Maria Henty is joined by Antonia Mee of Burgess Mee and Hannah Budd of The Rosefield Divorce consultancy to discuss the Within The Window initiative and how the initiative can be used to help our Family Law clients.


    “Within The Window” was created by two teams - Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy - who understand the emotional, practical, financial and legal hurdles you’re facing and the impact that trauma has on what you’re going through.


    The teams at Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy have all been trained to integrate a trauma-informed approach to all aspects of their practice of family law.


    Antonia Mee is the joint founder of the firm and runs it alongside Peter Burgess. Together they have grown the firm, developed its different specialisms and ensured that its strategy remains innovative and forward-thinking. She jointly developed with Peter Burgess the firm’s sister website, The Happy Co-Parent.


    Hannah Budd practised as a family law solicitor for over 15 years, during which time she represented many hundreds of clients through separation and divorce. Hannah was a partner at a specialist international family law practice and went on to co-found a boutique family law firm. Her work spanned all of the issues that arise from separation, including divorce, the resolution of financial matters and arrangements for children.

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    33 mins
  • The Family Law podcast welcomes two new hosts

    The Family Law podcast welcomes two new hosts
    Oct 27 2025
    Pump Court warmly welcomes Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt as our new Family Law podcast hosts. The first new episode will launch this week.

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    3 mins
  • The impact of stress

    The impact of stress
    Sep 9 2025

    “I’m so stressed”… But what is stress really? How does it impact our bodies? And what can we do about it? Maria Henty is joined by Samantha Hawkins to explore all things stress.


    For further information about Samantha's leadership coaching please visit her website: https://www.samantha-hawkins.com/

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    49 mins
  • The Pupil Perspective

    The Pupil Perspective
    Sep 2 2025
    Mark hosts Alvaro Loxton, Hannah Tickle and Victoria Tickle - three of Pump Court's pupils, all of whom (along with their crime specialist co-pupil) were made tenants on their application. The pupils talk all things pupillage, including lessons learned and tips for the next generation. They discuss the positives and also the stress factors which exist not just in pupillage but at the Bar generally, commenting on the recent Bar Council pupil survey. Perhaps of particular interest is their take on what works and what does not work in the family justice system, coming in at entry level and in the case of Alvaro and Hannah, being able to compare it to the criminal and civil courts.

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    30 mins
  • Introducing the Cohabitation Team

    Introducing the Cohabitation Team
    Aug 4 2025
    Maria, Samara and Tara of Pump Court join the pod for a special episode celebrating the launch of Pump Court Chambers' cohabitation team. We talk through what the team offers and the wide-ranging role that ENE can play, not just in TLATA or Schedule 1 cases but for suitable child arrangements disputes as well. We also talk through the latest opinions on cohabitation law reform and whether law-makers should allow for an element of personal autonomy when making the much-needed changes proposed.

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    40 mins
  • Standish Returns

    Standish Returns
    Jul 28 2025
    The one you've all been waiting for... The UKSC handed down judgment in Standish v Standish on 2 July and the Family Law Podcast responded by rallying the troops and calling in reinforcements from Alex Brereton at Hunters solicitors to help talk through the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision. We go through the litigation in the High Court and EWCA (quickly, don't worry) and then come to the meat of the matter and what the Supreme Court decided. We discuss whether it has really helped matters or whether the concept of matrimonialisation is in fact more discretionary than ever. The podcast ends with some invaluable insights from guest counsel Geoffrey Kelly and Maria Henty, as well as from Alex, as to how to run a case where you're seeking to ring-fence assets, or the reverse. A potted summary of a refreshingly short judgment and expert tips - what's not to love!

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    36 mins