Financial Remedies Court: what can we expect under Peel J?

Victoria Nottage Practice Development Lawyer at Family Law in Partnership

To mark the beginning of the four-year tenure of Mr Justice Peel as National Lead Judge of the Financial Remedies Court (‘FRC’) Mariko Wilson and Victoria Nottage of Family Law in Partnership look at what lies ahead for the national court.  Starting with a contextual review of the history behind the official national launch of the FRC they consider the landscape that Mr Justice Peel inherits; acknowledge the immense legacy of Mr Justice Mostyn and consider the raft of new guidance that was released at the start of 2022.  They then consider what Mr Justice Peel is likely to be bringing to the role through the analysis of three of his most recent judgments; drawing out universal themes and clues as to what we can expect going forwards.  Whilst Mr Justice Peel’s commitment to efficiency and transparency will be foundational in this next stage costs and access to justice remain significant challenges and innovation...