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1 GC | Family Law is a ‘fantastically strong children set’ with ‘good calibre counsel at all levels for all matters’. The ’powerful advocate’ Janet Bazley KC is ‘unflappable in difficult cases’ and has a solid track record in advising on private law children matters, and Charles Geekie KC is a ’superb tactician’. Claire Heppenstall has established experience of handling cases involving parental alienation and relocation issues. Steven Ashworth has ‘exceptional attention to detail’ and regularly represents local authorities, parents and children in care proceedings involving allegations of serious injuries and abuse. Sharon Segal KC was elevated to silk in March 2024, while Alev Giz is now a Circuit Judge.
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  • 'The clerks are excellent and will always try their best to assist. David McDonald and Tommy Eyles are helpful.'
  • 'Paul Harris and his team are first-class. They are proactive, on top of the detail and commercial.'
  • 'All of the clerks are extremely helpful. Of particular note are Paul Harris and David McDonald.'
  • 'David McDonald is courteous and always helpful.'
  • '1GC | Family Law is a go-to set for children's law cases.'
  • '1GC | Family Law is a fantastic offering of children's specialist barristers and a definite go-to.'
  • '1GC | Family Law is a good set of family law chambers with a solid reputation and quality barristers.'
  • '1GC | Family Law is a high-calibre set of excellent family law barristers.'

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Leading silks

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2023 Silks

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Louise MacLynn KC

2024 Silks

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2024 Silks

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Leading juniors

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Karen Kabweru-Namulemu

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