As part of The Bar Council of England and Wales Pupillage Fair, Karen Kabweru-Namulemu will be joined by Harry Simons (Four Brick Court), Kate Burnell KC and Lauren Maires (St John's Buildings) on a panel for the ‘Life at the Family Bar’ webinar, taking place on Monday 14th

We are delighted to see 86 individual members ranked in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500. Congratulations to everyone who has been recommended in this year's guide. #L500UK2025

Congratulations to Malcolm Chisholm ranked as a Leading Junior in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 for Family: Children and Domestic Abuse, as well as Court of Protection: Health and Welfare. 1gc.com/barristers/pro…

1GC Family Law is delighted to welcome Family Law specialist Timothy Bowe KC as a door tenant. 1gc.com/news/view/timo…

We are pleased to continue to be highly ranked in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2025. We are described as the "Go-to Chambers for tricky cases, they are at the forefront of family law". "The 1GC clerks are the best clerking operation in family law, period.”

Nick Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and I do a podcast on legal issues every Sat. Nick an ex High Court Judge, expert on the law and v authoritative, Helena, inspirational campaigner. I’m an ex Lord Chancellor who’s regularly had to compromise in office. Listen to it @lawdisordershow

Congratulations to Steven Ashworth who has been appointed as Recorder (South Eastern Circuit). Steven was called to the Bar in 2006 and regularly instructed to represent parties in public and private law children cases. 1gc.com/news/view/stev…

Best of luck to Louise Verroken-Jones who has been shortlisted for the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2024. We are looking forward to this evening's awards ceremony.

Best of luck to Tom Wilson who is nominated for Family Law Junior of the Year at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2024. We are looking forward to this evening's awards ceremony. #chambersukbarawards

Our warmest congratulations go to our Junior members, Tom Wilson and Emma Colebatch on being Highly Commended at last night's LexisNexisUK Family Law Awards 2024. Tom was recognised in the Family Law Junior Barrister of the Year category and Emma in the Family Law Young

In the case of N (Children: Fact Finding - Perplexing Presentation/Fabricated or Induced Illness), Re [2024] EWFC 326, Andrew Bagchi KC and Fareha Choudhury acted for the father. Sally Stone KC and Susan Quinn (of Four Brick Court) acted for the children.

The MHA, 'detainability,' and judicial scrutiny (and the real underlying problems of children with complex needs): mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/the-mha-detain…

Jessica Lee (instructed by Keeley Lengthorn at RWK Goodman Solicitors) acted for the Defendant in Committal proceedings in the High Court. The Committal for contempt in the face of the court included the assault of a Family Court Judge (in 2023), for which the Defendant is

This is the reality of Lutfur Rahman divisive community politics. Vulnerable people are being impacted by his withdrawal of support to foodbanks. Tower Hamlets Council deserves better than this. An open letter from community leaders.

We are delighted to announce that the King has appointed Alev Giz to be a Circuit Judge. Alev’s appointment to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Luton Justice Centre is effective from 6th January 2025. Congratulations Alev. 1gc.com/news/view/alev…

Yesterday evening, we had the privilege of hosting the launch of Resolution’s Spousal Maintenance Handbook at our Chambers. This handbook is a comprehensive guide for navigating the complexities of spousal maintenance cases. We are especially proud to highlight the pivotal

I write here about some television that has blown me away this year and might being your new joys too suesspiciousminds.com/2024/12/04/not…

Join us for our virtual pupillage open evening on Wednesday 15th January. Gain an insight into a career in family law, the application process and the experience of pupillage at 1GC Family Law and beyond. Register here: 1gc.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"Fresher minds for longer" - the Rook Irwin Sweeney team spoke to The New York Times about our experience of trialling a 9-day fortnight as part of the UK @4day_week pilot this year, and how we make this work: nytimes.com/2024/12/08/bus…

We are delighted to announce that Emily James and Richard Jones will be appointed King's Counsel in March 2025. Many congratulations to both of you. 1gc.com/news/view/emil…