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Family: children and domestic abuse

Sam Momtaz KC

Sam Momtaz KC

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Lauded as 'a consistently impressive set of talented barristers', 1 GC | Family Law has established expertise in handling the full range of public and private children law work. Andrew Norton KC is adept at advising on public and private child law matters, often representing local authorities, parents, and children in complex cases; he co-heads the set with Sally Stone KC, who is sought after for her strength in handling care and adoption proceedings, often involving allegations of serious injuries and the deaths of children. Sam Momtaz KC is instructed in cases concerning alleged radicalisation and fabricated or induced illnesses. Turning to the juniors, Claire Heppenstall 'combines clarity, persuasion, and authority in the courtroom', and Daisy Hughes' 'cross-examination is formidably effective'. In recent developments, Emily James KC and Richard Jones KC were both appointed to silk in March 2025, and Kiran Channa joined the team in April 2025.
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Position

Sam acts in all aspects of the law relating to children. 

In public law, Sam represents local authorities, parents, guardians and competent children. Sam has particular expertise in cases which involve risk of harm from radicalisation, death and non-accidental injuries, allegations of serious sexual abuse, child trafficking and cross examination of expert and vulnerable witnesses. 

In private law, Sam acts in disputes between parents and other significant adults including cases involving serious harm and internal and international relocation. 

Sam also practices in Family-related Judicial Review and some Court of Protection cases. 

Career

Year of Call: 1995
Year of Silk: 2017

Languages

Farsi

Memberships

Member of the FLBA Committee (2002-2015) FLBA’s Equality and Diversity Officer (2007-2015) Member of Bar Council’s Equality Diversity and Social Mobility Committee (2007-2016) Panel Member of Home Office appointed independent review into the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales (2016 - 2018) Silk member of Family Justice Council Sam Momtaz QC | 1GC|Family Law

Education

LLB Queen Mary & Westfield (University of London)

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Testimonials

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  • 'Paul Harris runs a tight ship.'
  • 'Paul Harris leads from the front, always super quick and willing to move mountains to make things happen.'
  • 'Paul Harris is a dynamo of energy, David McDonald is Mr. Reliable, and the rest of the clerks' team regularly solve the insolvable.'
  • 'The clerking team at 1GC is second to none—professional, friendly, responsive, and always solution-focused.'
  • 'An outstanding set.'
  • '1GC is renowned for its exceptional family law practice.'
  • 'One of the leading chambers in relation to public law children work.'
  • 'Market-leading set.'