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Matthew Brett

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Position

Also Oxford (0844 561 7135). Deals with family (ancillary relief, cohabitation, private law children); and civil (general chancery, landlord and tenant cases). Notable cases: Hale v Tanner [2000] 2 FLR 879; TL v ML and others (ancillary relief: claim against assets of extended family) [2005] EWHC 2860; H v H (minors) (forum conveniens) (Nos 1 and 2) [1993] 1 FLR 958; and Eastaugh v Crisp [2006] EWHC 2298 and Court of Appeal 20/4/07.

Career

Called 1987, Middle Temple.

Education

Eton College; Exeter College, Oxford (1985 BA Hons English).

Leisure

Shooting, skiing; clubs: Pratts, QI.