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Sean Gould
Senior Clerk at Westgate Chambers
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Senior Clerk at Westgate Chambers.
Motivated and proactive with close to 30 years clerking experience, Sean has strong management and communication experience, both of which are essential in today’s highly competitive Chambers environment.
Sean feels a great importance in providing the highest professional service to both professional and lay clients, and understands the demands on solicitors within the current market place.
Organising the business development within chambers, and overseeing the clerking team in a supervisory role and strengthening their skills is an ongoing objective.
Sean Gould’s profile brings together professional experience, specialist subjects and published Chronicle Law contributions.
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FAMILY LAW · 5 MIN READ
The dangers of using AI during divorce: Expert legal advice still matters
The growing use of AI for legal guidance brings significant risks during divorce. From inaccurate information and privacy concerns to costly mistakes, this article explains why AI should not replace professional legal advice when finances, property and arrangements for children are at stake.
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HOUSING LAW · 8 MIN READ
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Penalties, Enforcement and What Landlords Need to Know
Last October 2025, The Renters Rights Act (RRA 2025) received Royal Assent and ignited one of the most revolutionary shifts the private rented sector had seen in decades. Driven by the governments pledge to “transform the experience of private renting”, the first set of provisions took effect on 27 December 2025, whilst the remaining […]
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 5 MIN READ
Maya’s Law moves forward as her family fights to close the gaps in child protection
Maya’s Law has passed its second reading in Parliament following the death of two-year-old Maya Chappell. With more than 110,000 signatures backing the campaign, Maya’s family continues to push for stronger child protection measures, improved safeguarding powers and better information sharing to help prevent similar tragedies.
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ABUSE · 4 MIN READ
Experts identify Ai chatbot gender‑based violence
Researchers warn AI chatbots are contributing to new forms of violence against women and girls, creating legal and policing challenges that existing UK legislation was not designed to address.
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CHILDREN'S LAW · 5 MIN READ
Parental responsibility for step-parents
When can step-parents obtain parental responsibility in the UK? This article explains the legal framework, key case law, and options available, including child arrangements orders and applications under the Children Act 1989.
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FAMILY LAW · 4 MIN READ
Is grey divorce on the rise?
Grey divorce is rising despite falling overall divorce rates in the UK, with more over-50s choosing separation due to longer life expectancy, changing attitudes, financial independence and evolving personal priorities.
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