Christopher Stirling
Christopher Stirling practises in the fields of matrimonial finance, property law, probate and inheritance and commercial law. These specialisms are built on a strong foundation of advocacy skills developed in a broad early practice that included extensive experience of criminal jury advocacy. He believes that strong advocacy and forensic skills remain the unique selling point of the Bar to the lay and professional client.
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Xydhias and Its Limits: HA v EN and THR v WAT
This article aims to highlight some of the inherent issues presented by the concept of Xydhias agreements, namely the residual discretion that is left to the court to approve or alter those agreements, and the practical problems that result from this.
Obligations, Responsibilities and the One-Liner
The law in England and Wales is under scrutiny and may well be changed. There are discussions about the extent to which the welfare of children should be the primary or paramount consideration. Whatever we might think of that, do we not need to look again at obligations and responsibilities?
A Fairer End to Relationships? What the Reform Debate Tells Us about Families, Fairness and the Future of Separation Law – A Personal Review of the Responses from a Part-time Judge and Hybrid Mediator
This article focuses on the responses of four well-respected organisations to the government's A Fairer End consultation: Rights of Women, the Family Solutions Group, Resolution and the Family Law Bar Association.