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New Walk Chambers is currently taking applications for Third Six Pupillages.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a husband or wife who comes across documents showing that their spouse is concealing assets in divorce proceedings, can no longer use such documents. If the husband or wife has taken copies of such documents for the use of their legal advisors, it is unlawful and they must be handed back. It is not clear how far the use of any information derived from such documents may be restricted e.g. the mere existence of an undisclosed bank account.

This is in line with civil and criminal laws, but will make it more difficult to prove non-disclosure of assets in some matrimonial cases.

 Written by Rebecca Fitton-Brown, Barrister at New Walk Chambers specialising in Family Law.

John Snell would like to congratulate Andrew Willetts on behalf of Chambers for his tremendous achievement in being appointed a Recorder. Andrew was sworn in at Nottingham Crown Court on 10^th February 2010 by Mr. Justice Flaux along with several other newly appointed Recorders.

Chambers would like to congratulate Andrew Willetts on his appointment to the office of Recorder. Andrew will be sitting on the midlands circuit and we wish him well on this first stage of his judicial career.

Chambers is pleased to announce that Kirsty Gallacher has joined Chambers from East Anglian Chambers having successfully completed her pupillage. Kirsty will be working in the following areas: Crime, Civil and Family. We wish her a happy and successful future.