Pump Court Family Law Podcast – Live from the Langham

About this episode

Edward Boydell KC interviews HHJ Hess about life on the bench and current family law issues.

In this special edition of the Family Law Podcast, Edward Boydell KC speaks with HHJ Hess and offers an insight into life on the bench and some topical issues within family law. The recording was made at the Pump Court Chambers annual family finance update at the Langham Hotel on 5 March 2026.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Edward Boydell KC

Guest: HHJ Hess

Topics covered

• family law
• judiciary
• legal commentary
• family finance
• court life

Keywords

• family law
• judiciary
• court
• finance
• legal issues
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pump Court Chambers

Places: Langham Hotel

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