1GC|Family Law

We are one of the foremost family law barristers' Chambers in London and this year are celebrating our 35th anniversary read more here

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 knowledge base in all aspects of family law’, including finance matters.

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We are one of the foremost family law barristers' Chambers in London and this year are celebrating our 35th anniversary read more here

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24 April 2024

Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence at 1GC Family Law (formerly 1 Garden Court)

This year represents a remarkable milestone in 1GC’s history – 35 years of dedication to excellence in family law. This is an anniversary that we share with the Children Act 1989, an Act which paved the way for the innovative concept of a specialist family law set.

30 April 2024

The 1GC 35th Anniversary Finance Talks: Pensions, in view of the Pensions Advisory Group 2nd Report

Date: 30 April 2024

Location: Online

Venue: Zoom

Time: 17:30

21 April 2024

Non-Court Dispute Resolution - The new impetus from 29 April 2024

From 29 April 2024, the Family Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2023 (SI 2023/1324) will come into force. The changes to the Rules are particularly aimed at encouraging early resolution of private law children and financial remedy arrangements, by providing for a major overhaul of FPR Part 3 and a significant amendment to FPR Part 28.

22 April 2024

P v Q & Ors [2024] EWFC 85 (B)

Karen Kabweru-Namulemu led by Amanda Weston KC, appeared on behalf of the first respondent and Louise MacLynn KC and Luke Eaton appeared on behalf of the second respondent regarding an application for a declaration of parentage where there was a question as to how the provisions of sections 34 and 42 HFEA 2008 apply

19 April 2024

H & Anor v S & Anor [2024] EWHC 730

Olivia Magennis, instructed by Jemma Dally of Goodman Ray, acted for the applicant fathers in the High Court before Mrs...

16 April 2024

The 1GC 35th Anniversary Finance Talks: Appeals in Financial Remedies Proceedings - Recording Available

Date: 16 April 2024

Location: Online

Venue: Zoom

Time: 17:30

16 April 2024

Vaccination, religion and the interference of the State

Niamh Daly has written an article on Vaccination, religion and the interference of the State for Family Law Journal, first published in the April edition.

15 April 2024