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King's Counsel

Laura Briggs KC MCIArb

Call: 2001   
Silk: 2022

Junior Counsel

Emily Verity MCIArb

Call: 2003

Door Tenants

Matthew Rees KC

Call: 1996

Edward Timpson CBE KC (Hon)

Call: 1998

News

28 August 2025

Family Law Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced

We are pleased to share that 1GC Family Law has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year (London), with several...

24 January 2025

Emily James and Richard Jones to be appointed King’s Counsel

We are delighted to announce that Emily James and Richard Jones will be appointed King’s Counsel in March 2025. ...

22 January 2025

Members listed as Top Recommended Barristers in the Spear’s 500 2025 Legal Indices

We are pleased to announce that several members have been recognised in the 2025 Spear's 500 Family Law Index...

24 October 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....

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