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1GC Family Law

'In ‘a class of its own’, 1GC Family Law is ‘renowned for its expertise in child care law work’, but the size of the set, and its ‘well-rounded barristers’, means it has ‘an extensive knowledgebase in all aspects of family law’, including finance matters.'
Legal 500 2019
Head clerk Paul Harris draws praise for being 'efficient, experienced and clearly dedicated to providing excellent client care.'
Chambers UK 2019
'An exceptional set of chambers, which always strives to ensure the client not only receives a high level of service, but that there is continuity of counsel throughout a case'
Legal 500 2019
'One of the top family law chambers offering tremendous experience in a wide range of child issues'
Chambers UK 2018

One of the foremost family law barristers’ Chambers in London.

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Our barristers are consistently recognised as leading family law specialists in the legal directories. Find the right one for you.


Access our expertise directly via Public Access

We believe that a thriving public access team is an essential part of our commitment to promote efficient access to justice.

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Court of Protection

We recognise that all welfare disputes in the Court of Protection are highly sensitive family matters, and we bring to bear our wealth of experience and expertise in these difficult cases.

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Alternative dispute resolution

We offer a complete service of alternative methods of resolving family related disputes outside the traditional court arena, including Arbitration, ENE/Private FDR and Mediation.

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Latest News & Events

Success for 1GC Family Law at the Family Law Awards

There were two prestigious accolades for members of 1GC Family Law at the Family Law Awards on 27 November 2019.

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B (Secure Accommodation Order), Re (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Civ 2025

In a case heard in the Court of Appeal, B (Secure Accommodation Order), Re (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Civ 2025 Denise Gilling was part of the legal team who acted on behalf of the intervenors concerning an appeal refusing a secure accommodation order for a fifteen year old girl.  The case is an important decision which comprehensively analyses the law pertaining to secure accommodation orders. 

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Orphans From Syria, Re [2019] EWHC 3202 (Fam)

Laura Briggs represented the family of British children who were orphaned and had been located in Syria. The children have subsequently been returned to the UK. 

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21 November 2019

Child abduction—use of the 1996 Hague Convention as opposed to the inherent jurisdiction (Re I-L (children) (1996 Hague Child Protection Convention—inherent jurisdiction)

The Court of Appeal clarifies that the inherent jurisdiction is not available where the 1996 Hague Convention applies. Eleri Jones considers the implications of the decision. 

 

 

Re I-L (Children) (1996 Hague Child Protection Convention: Inherent Jurisdiction) [2019] EWCA Civ 1956

The Court of Appeal clarifies that the inherent jurisdiction is not available where the 1996 Hague Convention applies.  Deirdre Fottrell QC and Eleri Jones acted for the successful appellant in Re I-L [2019] EWCA Civ 1956.

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MDR v MDR (suspended residence transfer-parental alientation) [2019] EWHC B61 (Fam)

Francesca Wiley QC acted successfully on behalf of the Applicant Father and Elpha Le Cointe appeared on behalf of the NYAS Guardian in a case of suspended residence transfer and parental alienation. Since the judgment, the children have enjoyed equal time with their father and mother as stated in the Order. 

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1GC Family Law clerking team praised for client service

Chambers & Partners have recognised the clerking team at 1GC Family Law for their client service. Senior Clerk Paul Harris and First Junior Clerk, David Mcdonald, are particularly highly praised. 

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A (No. 2) (Children: Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1947 (14 November 2019)

Alison Ball QC, leading Gemma Kelly and Andrew Bagchi QC, represented the parents who were the successful appellants in the Court of Appeal in a decision handed down on 14 November 2019.

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Chambers UK Bar Awards

QC of the Year

2019

Family Law Awards

Family Law QC of the Year

2019

Family Law Awards

International Barrister of the Year

2019

Chambers UK Bar

Leading Set

2019

Legal 500

Leading Set

2019

Legal 500 Awards

Family & Children Set of the Year

2018

Family Law Awards

Clerking Team of the Year

2018

Bar Pro Bono

Silk of the Year

2018

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