We are delighted to announce that John Thornton MCIArb has joined Chambers with immediate effect. Called to the Bar in 2002, John brings a wealth of experience in both public and private law children’s cases. He is regularly instructed by solicitors for parents and Children’s Guardians and has been involved in several cases that have attracted media interest. He is also a qualified child Arbitrator and member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

John specialises in representing parents, wider family members and intervenors in complex public law proceedings and multiday fact finding hearings. His case load includes the particularly vulnerable, along with those facing the most serious of allegations such as physical and sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, factitious illness and cases involving child fatality. 

Nkumbe Ekaney KC and Andrew Norton KC, Joint Heads of Chambers “We are pleased to welcome John Thornton to 1GC Family Law. John brings a depth of experience which further strengthens our children’s team.”

John Thornton MCIArb “Delighted to be joining 1GC and very much look forward to being part of such an exceptional set.”

For more information, or to instruct John please contact our clerking team by calling 020 7797 7900 or by emailing clerks@1gc.com