Family Law Week in partnership with Westgate Chambers provide Podcasts on a variety of topics across the full spectrum of family law.
Join Barrister's from Westgate Chambers; Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb, Gayle Ashley, Nathanael Harding and Catharine Langley, as they host thought provoking and insightful episodes with Family Law Professionals.
Producer: Stuart Taylor-Jones
Creative Editorial Assistant: Noorishah Moledina
In this episode, Catharine Langley, Barrister at Westgate Chambers, hosts author Charlotte Perry, who is also a Partner at Knights.
We sit down with Charlotte to explore her book Bramble and Fawn.
We discussed after years of practising family law, Charlotte recognised that there is often a gap between legal advice and everything else a client is experiencing in the days and weeks between appointments.
Whilst legal advice is her primary role, Charlotte appreciates that clients often arrive frightened, overwhelmed, and unable to see beyond the immediate crisis.
More helpful links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteperryfamilylaw/
Website: https://www.brambleandfawnbook.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-perry-9573b5a1?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor-Jones.
24 Aug 2026
Family Law Week Podcast Season 10 Episode 8
In this episode, Catharine Langley, Barrister at Westgate Chambers, hosts Clare Wiseman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-wiseman-8a231855/), Head of Family Irwin Mitchell.
We sit down with Clare to explore her remarkable journey into family law—from aspiring air hostess and Police Officer, to becoming one of the UK's leading family lawyers and Head of Family at one of the country's largest law firms.
Our conversation covers Clare's career path, her approach to leadership, what success really means, juggling a work-life balance whilst raising a family, and the importance of empowering and developing those around you. It's an honest and insightful discussion packed with practical lessons for anyone trying to enter or already working in the legal profession or aspiring to lead with purpose.
This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor-Jones.
3 Aug 2026
Family Law Week Podcast Season 10 Episode 7
In this episode, host Nathanael Harding, Barrister from Westgate Chambers, hosts Anita Hennessey, Partner, Head of Family Advocacy and Children Disputes at HCR Law (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcrlaw/).
In this episode, we discuss the national rollout of the Child-Focused Court model (formerly known as Pathfinder). CFCM represents a major shift in private children proceedings, moving towards a less adversarial, more welfare-led approach.
We discuss that this model is looking to solve and what it gets right and what challenges remain, drawing on Anita's first-hand experience of the Child focused Court in practice.
This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor-Jones.
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