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1 Crown Office Row Brighton

1 Crown Office Row Brighton

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England - Regional Bar • South Eastern Circuit

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Family: children and domestic abuse

1 Crown Office Row is in a strong position to offer family and children arbitration, and the group is highly capable across private and public law work, including wardship and inherent jurisdiction matters, as well as fertility law and LGBT co-parenting matters. It is also praised as ‘go-to chambers for Children Act proceedings’. The set is home to Timothy Bergin, who represents children, local authorities, and parents, and his practice encompasses both pubic and private law proceedings, with ‘a wealth of expertise in relation to care work’. ‘Strong and robust advocate’ Eleanor Battie is notable for her proficiencies in public law cases where there is conflicting medical evidence, and on the private law side, she is well-equipped to handle mandates with international elements. Clare Ciborowska demonstrates expertise in non-accidental injuries and fabricated and induced illnesses in children cases, while the ‘compassionate’ Kirsten Japp is particularly adept in the private family law arena. Adam Smith has experience in advising on cases involving allegations of serious and fatal injuries to children. Sarah Taite joined the team in September 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks at 1 Crown Office Row are consistently friendly, approachable and eager to assist in any way possible. They are responsive and consistently go above and beyond to support clients. In particular, Ben Earle stands out for his helpfulness, knowledge and invaluable contribution to the team.'
  • 'The clerks are great. David Bingham is especially impressive.'

Lawyers

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Clare Ciborowska
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Clare Ciborowska
‘Clare is a rarity at the Bar in that she is invested in every case she has, no matter the complexity or funding and is always completely up to speed and thinking proactively about cases. Clare is accessible to those instructing at all times and is always willing to go above and beyond to talk over an issue in a case even when not briefed for an immediate hearing, and she is fantastic in court and with clients and is extremely supportive to clients with vulnerabilities or particular needs.’
Rebecca Davies
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Rebecca Davies
‘Rebecca is an extremely approachable and well regarded junior who is able to hold her own against the best. Her advocacy is a real strength, as are her client skills.’
Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.