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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Profile
Position
Kiran joined Chambers in 2025, she specialises in all areas of children law, with a particular focus on both public and private children law. Kiran has appeared at all levels up to and including the High Court.
Memberships
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
The Society of Asian Lawyers
Lord Denning Society at Lincoln’s Inn
FLBA
Education
Bar Professional Training Course (City Law School, London)
Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Law, Manchester)
Philosophy BA Hons (The University of Manchester
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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.'