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1GC Family Law

The Legal 500 describes 1GC Family Law as having "unparalleled strength across the board with genuine stars at every level."
Legal 500, 2020

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 Direct Access

We believe that a thriving direct 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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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 from 1GC

14 September 2021

We take great pleasure in announcing that two more members of Chambers are now qualified as arbitrators

David Burles and John Stocker have qualified as arbitrators for financial matters.

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10 September 2021

Needs, Capitalisation and the Source of Wealth

Simon Sugar considers the case ND (by her litigation friend KW) v GD [2021] EWFC 53 in front of Mr Justice Peel. 

09 September 2021

Welcome to our new pupils Emma Colebatch and Mark Blundell

Everyone at 1GC Family Law would like to welcome our new pupils, Emma Colebatch and Mark Blundell.

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08 September 2021

Susan George has been appointed to a part-time post as a nominated judge of the Court of Protection

We are pleased to announce that Susan George has been appointed to a part-time post as a nominated judge of the Court of Protection. 

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07 September 2021

Family Law Awards 2021 Shortlist Announced

We are delighted to announce that Chambers and several of our members have been recognised in three categories for the prestigious Family Law Awards.

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06 September 2021

Karen Kabweru-Namulemu joins Chambers

We are pleased to announce that Karen Kabweru-Namulemu is joining Chambers with immediate effect.

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31 August 2021

The 2021 Chambers UK Bar Awards Nominations

We are pleased to announce that Sharon Segal has been shortlisted in this year's Chambers UK Bar Awards for Family Junior of the Year.

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03 September 2021

1GC Family Law welcomes Lucy Bennett and Beth Hibbert as tenants of Chambers

1GC Family Law welcomes Lucy Bennett and Beth Hibbert as tenants of Chambers following the successful completion of their pupillages.

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Chambers UK Bar Awards

Family Set of the Year

2020

Legal 500

Leading Set

2021

Chambers UK Bar

Top Ranked

2021

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

Legal 500 Awards

Family & Children Set of the Year

2018

Family Law Awards

Clerking Team of the Year

2018

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