1KBW has a pre-eminent reputation in family law, both nationally and internationally. We are consistently ranked by the legal directories in the top tiers of leading sets for family law, and are unique in our strength in depth for both finance and children cases. Our London based barristers have been at the cutting edge of the development of family law and have been in most of the ground-breaking cases over the last two decades. We also have one of the most innovative and experienced Dispute Resolution teams in the country. Find out more.
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Our Thinking
Nine barristers at 1KBW ranked in Spears’ Family Law Index 2022
newsJames Roberts QC, Harry Oliver QC, Katherine Kelsey and Laura Moys all speaking at TL4’s QC Surgery: Complex Finance in HNW Divorce.
newsCongratulations to Nicola Fox for completing the 25 for 25 Pro Bono Challenge.
newsRichard Harrison QC and Andrea Watts successful in the Court of Appeal in Re R
newsAnna McKenna QC and Charlotte Hartley successful in Court of Appeal in Re A,B and C
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Family Set of the Year 2021Chambers & Partners
Top Ranked UK Bar Chambers 2020, 2021, 2022Chambers & Partners
Family Law Silk of the Year, 2016 Charles Howard QCChambers & Partners
Top Tier Chambers 2020, 2021,2022
Legal 500
Family and Children Silk of the Year 2019, Philip Marshall QCLegal 500
QC of the Year 2016James Turner QC
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