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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 3d

Christina Warner has been invited to speak at Yale University’s Animal Ethics Study Group where she will present the story of Ruby’s Law, a pioneering campaign she founded to ensure that pets are recognised in family law.

#AnimalWelfare #FamilyLaw #Advocate

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Yale University & Animal Ethics - Christina Warner Keynote speaker with Ruby’s Law

Christina Warner has become a leading advocate for animal protection within family law, has been invited to speak at Yale University’s Animal Ethics Study

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 9d

Our #BarristerSpotlight for October is Dr S Chelvan - a multi-award winning and globally recognised legal expert who, since November 2020, has served as the Head of Immigration and Public Law

Read about Chelvan's #career highlights, #expertise and #influence below.

@drschelvan.bsky.social

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 9d

Following a successful submission of no case to answer at Woolwich Crown Court Tyler Smith’s client was acquitted of two counts of intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress against two police officers.

#nocasetoanswer #acquitted

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Tyler Smith Secures Acquittal After Successful 'No Case to Answer' Submission

Following a successful submission of no case to answer at Woolwich Crown Court Tyler Smith

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 9d

Following a four-day trial at Inner London Crown Court, Tinessa Kaur secured a unanimous acquittal for a defendant charged with Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm.

#acquittal #gbh #unanimous #barrister #33bedfordrow

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Tinessa Kaur Achieves Acquittal After Four-Day GBH Trial

Following a 4 Day trial at Inner London Crown Court, Tinessa Kaur <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/tinessa-kaur?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 14d

We are delighted to #celebrate the 33 Bedford Row #barristers recognised in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 rankings.

Huge congratulations to our ranked members:

Dr S Chelvan, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, Haydée Dijkstal, Tope Adeyemi, Zahra Ahmed

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33 Bedford Row Members Ranked in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

Chambers is pleased to announce the list of our barristers who have been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2026

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Haydée Dijkstal @dijkstal.bsky.social · 22d

The People’s Tribunal for #Women in #Afghanistan (on X @AfgPpt) has started in Madrid and is addressing evidence of gender based #persecution from 8-10 Oct. Follow the civil society led tribunal, with @ahrdo.bsky.social @rawadari.bsky.social HRDPlusNetwork & DROPS, here ⬇️ x.com/afgppt/statu...

People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan on X: "ENG: https://t.co/9oiBG71iMb DARI https://t.co/dRuOTlqZPD PASHTO https://t.co/kWrotNnXgW https://t.co/ETw1jfOCgf" / X

ENG: https://t.co/9oiBG71iMb DARI https://t.co/dRuOTlqZPD PASHTO https://t.co/kWrotNnXgW https://t.co/ETw1jfOCgf

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 28d

We are delighted to #celebrate the fantastic list of 33 Bedford Row barristers recognised in the #Legal500 2026!

This guide is a key benchmark for legal expertise globally, and we congratulate every ranked member on their #recognition.

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33 Bedford Row Members Ranked in the Legal 500 2026

33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce the list of our barristers that have been ranked in the Legal 500 2026. The Legal 500 is a leading global legal

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 29d

33 Bedford Row Family Barrister Martin Davis has published a new article with @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social that dissects a complex area of high-net-worth divorce: Matrimonialisation.

#matrimonialisation #divorce #familylaw

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Matrimonialisation in Divorce Law: Martin Davis's Article in LexisNexis

33 Bedford Row Family Barrister Martin Davis <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/davis-martin?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> has published a new

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to 33BR's Marie-Hélène Proulx and Michael Herz on their election to the ICC Bar Association Executive Council. This is a significant appointment, underscoring their standing in international criminal law.

#internationalcriminallaw #ICC

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Marie-Hélène Proulx and Michael Herz Elected to the ICC Bar Association Executive Council

Chambers would like to congratulate Marie-Hélène Proulx <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/marie-hlne-proulx?preview_mode=1#content/introduction> and

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Sep 16

Members of 33BR's #FamilyTeam - Milad Shojaei, Elise Jeremiah, Gayle Bisbey & Sapna Shah - have been invited as expert speakers at the @LawFriendsSoc brilliant #CPD event, taking place on 8th October.

Read agenda and register here: www.lawfriends.net

Law Friends Society

CPD and Continuing Competence Training for the Legal Industry

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dr S Chelvan will be speaking at the '9th Global Summit on Feminist and LGBTQ+ Studies' in Vancouver - 'Through the Looking Glass – What Queer Refugees Can Focus on to Gain Sanctuary.'

@drschelvan.bsky.social

#QueerRefugees #ImmigrationLaw #SocialJustice

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Dr S Chelvan to Speak at Global Summit on Feminist and LGBTQ+ Studies

Chambers would like to announce that Dr S Chelvan, a leading legal voice in immigration and public law, has been invited to speak at the '9th Global Summit

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our #MonthlySpotlight for August was Nichola Cafferkey - Nichola is a highly accomplished and impressive defence specialist with over 25 years of experience at the Bar. Read more below and to instruct contact Senior Criminal Clerk [email protected]

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dr S Chelvan featured in The Times - on the calls to amend planning laws for #asylumhotels - Chelvan explains the real solution isn't about changing planning #laws it's about addressing the root cause: a lack of #funding for the Home Office

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Calls to amend planning laws for asylum hotels

A change in legislation could prevent further challenges over the use of accommodation for migrants

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Aug 28

We are thrilled to announce that the 33 Bedford Row Family Law Clerking Team have been shortlisted for the prestigious @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025 in the category of Family Law Clerking Team of the Year!

#Shortlisted #FLA2025 #Clerks

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33 Bedford Row Family Clerking Team shortlisted for the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the 33 Bedford Row Family Law Clerking Team have been shortlisted for the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Aug 22

33 Bedford Row Barristers Phil Williams, Arthur Lo, and Daniel Jeremy recently acted for Noel Clarke in his high-profile High Court libel case against The Guardian.

Read more in article below -

#libel #highprofile #barrister #defamation #defamationlaw

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33 Bedford Row Barristers Act in Landmark Noel Clarke Libel Case

Barristers Philip Williams <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/williams-philip?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>, Arthur Lo

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hon. Barry Leon, arbitrator and mediator with 33 Bedford Row and Arbitration Place, was interviewed this week about #Mediation on a #podcast titled "Global Disputes, Local Solutions: Barry Leon Talks Mediation with Sahil Yadav".

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SEASON-9 EP.7 GLOBAL DISPUTES LOCAL SOLUTION:BARRY LEON TALKS SOLUTIONS WITH SAHIL YADAV

YouTube video by ME-Arcone Queing Podcast

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dr S Chelvan recently appeared on the BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast Show to discuss the UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme.

@bbc5live @S_Chelvan

#Deport #Appeal #LegalExpert #ImmigrationLawyer

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Dr S Chelvan Interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast Show on the 'Deport Now Appeal Later' Scheme

Dr S Chelvan <https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/people/chelvan-s?preview_mode=1#content/introduction>, a respected legal expert and Head of Immigration and

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Aug 15

Dr S Chelvan @drschelvan.bsky.social is featured in BCLP's display for South Asian Heritage Month.

BCLP recognised Dr Chelvan as an example of an individual who has profoundly impacted the #SouthAsian legal community.

#contribution #community #dedication

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are thrilled to announce that Tinessa Kaur - an #awardwinning barrister with a growing practice in #criminal and #public children's law - has recently joined 33 Bedford Row.

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Tinessa Kaur

About Tinessa Kaur is an award-winning barrister with a growing practice in criminal and public children's law. In 2024, she became the first Sikh female

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our #BarristerSpotlight for July is Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, is a distinguished barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers known for his exceptional work in high-profile, complex, and serious #criminal defence cases. Naz also brings his formidable skills to #sport, #disciplinary and #regulatory matters.

33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our June #SpotlightOfTheMonth is Milad Shojaei. Milad is a versatile & dedicated #barrister whose extensive experience and compassionate approach make him an invaluable asset to our team and to his clients.

Read more below!

#familylaw #financialremedies #crime #humanrights

33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jun 19

Haydee Dijkstal from 33BR gives evidence as counsel for a British national detained in Saudi Arabia for exercising free expression to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Arbitrary Detention.

#arbitrarydetention #freeexpression #humanrights #saudiarabia #APPG

Haydée Dijkstal @dijkstal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yesterday the APPG on Arbitrary Detention held a hearing on British national, Ahmed Al-Doush, whose arb detention in Saudi Arabia~now 10 yr sentence~is based on free expression/assoc. Very glad to provide info w/ @reprievehq.bsky.social & @amnestyuk.bsky.social www.hostagesappg.co.uk/post/press-b...

Press Briefing on APPG Hearing on Ahmed al-Doush

On Monday 16th June, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Arbitrary Detention and Hostage Affairs held a hearing on the case of British citizen Ahmed al-Doush, arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia, as...

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jun 10

New article from Milad Shojaei - 33 Bedford Row #FamilyBarrister - 'Courtroom Alone: The Rise (and Risk) of Litigants in Person'

#litigants #LiPs #rethinkingrepresentation #judiciary #legalaid #litigantsinperson

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Courtroom Alone: The Rise (and Risk) of Litigants in Person

The image of justice in the public imagination often involves two skilled advocates locked in battle, robed and ready, before a calm and watchful judge. But

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · Jun 9

#PrideMonth2025 - Bloomberg is hosting a flagship event, exploring the importance of #inclusion of all, and the #safeguarding of #humanrights as drivers of economic growth and innovation.

Dr Chelvan @drschelvan.bsky.social will be part of the #Panel

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · May 31

Our Monthly Barrister Spotlight for May is Lara Hicks! Lara is a highly sought-after civil practitioner whose formidable expertise in shipping and property disputes is built on a unique global legal career.

#monthlyspotlight #civillaw #practitioner #propertydisputes #solicitor #barrister

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