Children (Public Law) - 1 Crown Office Row, Brighton, Barrister Chambers

Darren Howe KC becomes a Family Law Arbitrator - May 2023

We are delighted that Darren Howe KC has qualified as a Family Law Arbitrator. Darren is a very experienced family law barrister who deals with some of the most complex cases that appear before the...

Julie Stather appointed as a Recorder - May 2023

We are pleased to announce that Julie Stather has been appointed as a Recorder. She will be sitting in Family on the South Eastern circuit. Julie has been practising in family law for over 20 years...

Looking forward to seeing you at the Resolution National Conference 2023 - May 2023

1COR are delighted to be the local chambers sponsor at this year's National Conference in Brighton! We're looking forward to catching up with everyone, so make sure to look out for 1COR members and...

Claire Fox writes about visibility at the Bar for Diva Magazine - Apr 2023

Family Law specialist Claire Fox has been featured in a recent Diva Magazine article: Legally Lesbians: 25 lawyers write about their careers and why lesbian visibility is important to them Claire...

Luisa Morelli retires from Chambers - Apr 2023

Luisa was called to the Bar in 1993 and during her time at 1COR built a strong practice in Public Law Children’s work. Luisa was a popular member of Chambers and will be sorely missed. We wish...

Francesca Wiley KC joins Chambers as a full tenant - Feb 2023

We are delighted to announce that Francesca Wiley KC has joined 1 Crown Office Row as a full member, effective from 27th February 2023. Before becoming an Associate Member of Chambers in 2015,...

Law Pod UK Ep. 179: Safe as Houses: depriving children of their liberty - Feb 2023

Applications for secure accommodation or deprivation of liberty orders, for children in the UK, have increased significantly in recent years. Lucy McCann talks with Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska...

Welcoming Katelyn Gottschling to Chambers as a new tenant - Jan 2023

We are delighted to announce Katelyn Gottschling has joined chambers, effective from 27th January 2023. Katelyn was called in 2016, and accepts instructions in all areas of children law. She has...

Julie Stather appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal - Jan 2023

We are delighted to announce that Julie Stather has been appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber. Julie’s appointment is...

Welcoming Jamie Thornton to Chambers - Jan 2023

We are delighted to welcome Jamie Thornton to Chambers as of today. Jamie has joined the clerking team as a Senior Practice Manager. Jamie has been clerking for 25 years, and joins us from 2 Dr...

Adam Smith steps down after serving 9 years as co-chair of the Sussex Family Justice Board - Nov 2022

After nine years of service to the family justice system, Adam Smith has stepped down from his role as co-chair of the Sussex Family Justice Board. He was thanked by the Board and the Senior Judiciary...

Julie Stather discusses The Family Arbitration Scheme – The Future of Family Justice? in the latest edition of Lawyer Monthly - Oct 2022

An article by family law and dispute resolution expert Julie Stather has been published in this month's edition of Lawyer Monthly. The article examines the scheme, its success and why she believes it...

Law Pod UK Ep. 168: Psychology or pseudoscience? Parental alienation and the role of the psychologist - Sep 2022

Jim Duffy speaks to Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska, of 1 Crown Office Row in Brighton. They discuss how the family court deals with allegations of ‘alienating behaviour’ by one parent against...

Articles by Rachael Claridge and Clare Ciborowska featured in the July edition of Family Law Journal - Aug 2022

In the July edition of Family Law Journal Rachael Claridge and Damian Woodward-Carlton QC look at the recent guidance issued by Mrs Justice Knowles in respect of the use of intimate images in private...

Julie Stather discusses International Relocation in the June edition of the Family Law Journal - Jun 2022

The June edition of Family Law Journal features an article by Julie Stather: 'International relocation: emerging trends and how to prepare an application'. All articles available for Family Law...

When One Becomes Two - May 2022

On 14th June 2022, Matthew Withers and Natasha Isaac, both of 1 Crown Office Row, Brighton will speak to Family Law Partners and friends about ToLATA and Schedule One in practice. The seminar will...

Claire Fox joins our Family Team - May 2022

We are delighted to welcome Claire Fox (Called 2003) as a member of the Family Team in Brighton. Claire brings extensive experience in Public Law Children matters acting for local authorities,...

Darren Howe QC and Hope Spalding: The ABE Guidelines 2022 – What’s changed, what’s not and what’s new - May 2022

An article written by Darren Howe QC and Hope Spalding has been published in the Family Law Journal: The ABE Guidelines 2022 – What’s changed, what’s not and what’s new. This article examines...

Arbitration in Children Act matters handled through Chambers - Apr 2022

An Arbitration in Children Act matters has recently taken place through Chambers with Julie Stather MCI Arb arbitrating. The case was being litigated through a local firm with Eleanor Battie...

Law Pod UK Ep. 162: Reproductive Coercion and Control: allegations of abuse in child contact cases - Apr 2022

Clare Ciborowska and Richard Ager, both family law experts, talk about the difficult subject of reproductive coercion where such allegations arise in child contact cases. Fact finding hearings, Scott...

Chambers Sponsors East Sussex Young Resolution Chocolate Tasting Event - Mar 2022

Chambers is delighted to sponsor the next East Sussex Young Resolution event; a chocolate tasting event with Brighton Cacao Company on 11th May. Enjoy a sweet treat at Family Law Partners Solicitors...

Celebrating 1COR’s 50th Anniversary - Mar 2022

This year Chambers celebrates 50 years in Brighton! Head of Brighton Simon Sinnatt comments: “Founded by Robert Seabrook QC, to whom we owe an enormous debt of gratitude, we have all...

Tune in for our webinar on ‘Special Measures and Vulnerable Witnesses’ - Mar 2022

Join Darren Howe QC, Lynn McFadyen and Rachel Gimson alongside Chair Marina Wheeler QC for a webinar providing insight into the various points to consider surrounding Special Measures and Vulnerable...

Clare Ciborowska comments on reproductive coercion on BBC’s ‘File on 4’ - Mar 2022

Tune into BBC Radio 4’s ‘File on 4’ programme ‘Controlling My Birth Control’ today at 8pm to hear Clare Ciborowska comment on reproductive coercion in relationships and how to spot the...

Top Silks Taryn J Lee QC and Kate Hughes QC join our Family Law Team as Associate Members - Feb 2022

We are delighted to welcome Taryn J Lee QC and Kate Hughes QC as Associate Members. They bring extensive experience in complex family law cases to add to our strong bench of family barristers. ...

Timothy Bergin asks ‘Alternate careers to the Bar: are they as good as you think?’ in Counsel Magazine - Feb 2022

In the February issue of Counsel Magazine, Tim Bergin discusses alternate careers to the Bar: are they as good as you think? A hot question following recent events, more barristers are wondering if...

Welcoming our new Chambers Director John Petrie MBE - Feb 2022

We are delighted to announce that John Petrie MBE has joined 1COR as Chambers Director, effective from 1st February 2022. He brings a wealth of experience as a former Chief Executive at Serle Court...

Julie Stather successful in international relocation case - Jan 2022

Julie Stather has successfully represented a client who wished to relocate internationally with their child. The case was hard fought as the final order of the court permitting the relocation was...

Natasha Isaac to speak at East Sussex Young Resolution Event on 31 January – ‘What’s new for 2022’ - Jan 2022

Natasha Isaac will speak at the next East Sussex Young Resolution Event - 'What's new for 2022' on 31st January at 6pm. Natasha will discuss the new divorce procedure, and how this may impact...

Natasha Isaac asks ‘Vaccination disputes: where are we now?’ in Family Law journal - Dec 2021

In the January 2022 issue of the Family Law Journal, read Natasha Isaac’s article asking ‘Vaccination disputes: where are we now?’. This article provides a review of private law vaccination...

Clare Ciborowska considers whether there should be a radical reduction in court time, or a detailed forensic Fact Finding, in cases involving Domestic Abuse - Dec 2021

In the December edition, Clare Ciborowska examines whether considering recent court decisions in cases of coercive and controlling behavior, the current drive to limit court time for hearings is...

See you at the BPP National Pupillage Fair today - Nov 2021

Join us at the BPP National Pupillage Fair today! Meet Michael Walker (Head of Pupillage), Matthew Withers and our Marketing Manager Olivia Kaplan, find out more about our expertise as well as...

1 Crown Office Row Supports the Sussex Family Justice Board Annual Training Day event on 13 November 2021 - Nov 2021

We are looking forward to supporting the Sussex Family Justice Board Annual Training Day event on 13 November 2021. This year Darren Howe QC will speak about 'More Change in the Family Court - What's...

Join us at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 16th October - Oct 2021

Looking forward to 'seeing' you all at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 16th October. Chat through what we do, who we are and a career at the Bar at our virtual booth. Careers Overview Pupillage ...

Natasha Isaac interviews Nicole Jacobs, the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner, for Counsel Magazine - Oct 2021

In the October Issue of Counsel Magazine, Natasha Isaac interviewed Nicole Jacobs, the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales about bringing her experience and different perspective...

We are delighted to announce that Darren Howe QC has joined our Family Law Team - Oct 2021

Effected from today, 1st October 2021, we offer Darren Howe QC a warm welcome to chambers. He is a child protection specialist who represents parents, children and Local Authorities across the whole...

Delighted to remain a leading set in the Legal 500 2022 Guide - Sep 2021

We are delighted to see so many of our members remain recognised in the Legal 500 2022 guide across Civil, Family, Crime, Property, Employment practice areas. Our chambers remain recommended as one of...

Welcoming Niamh McCulloch to our clerking team - Sep 2021

We're offering a warm welcome to Niamh McCulloch on her first day as a 1COR clerk. She joins our clerking team as the 4th junior clerk after recently graduating with a degree in English Literature...

Warm welcome to our new tenant Charlotte Youdan - Sep 2021

We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Youdan has joined the family law team at 1COR in Brighton. Called in 2021, Charlotte is experienced in family law having practised as a solicitor since...

Recruiting Third Six Pupils to join our Civil, Criminal and Family Law Teams - Aug 2021

1 Crown Office Row (Brighton) invite applications for 3rd Six Pupils to join our successful and highly regarded Civil Law, Family Law and Criminal Law Teams. Applicants should: identify which...

Law Pod UK : Family Law Series : Care Orders and Newborn Babies - Jul 2021

In the second of their series of family law podcasts, Clare Ciborowska and Richard Ager discuss the vexed area of care proceedings where it is considered necessary to take a baby away from its...

1COR Abseil the i360 for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity - Jul 2021

We are delighted to fundraise for Rockinghorse Charity by abseiling the i360 on 15th July 2021. Support Amy Packham, Michael Walker, Kate Richmond, Natasha Isaac, Stuart Taylor, Gemma Welling and...

Martin Downs in case concerning serious abuse and coercive control - Jun 2021

Mr Justice Williams has just released a summary of his Judgment in a case of serious abuse and coercive control in CL (Fact Finding : Coercive Control) [2020] EWFC 109 This case concerned the...

Martin Downs and Luisa Morelli appear in childhood vaccination injunction challenge - Jun 2021

The parents of a 2 ½ year old boy (who had lived some time abroad) sought an injunction to prevent a local authority arranging for their child to receive the schedule of vaccinations recommended by...

1 week to go for Brighton Legal Walkers! - Jun 2021

We’re getting ourselves ready for the London Legal Support Trust (LLST)’s Brighton Legal Walk 2021 on 21st June 2021. Show your support for this excellent charity providing access to justice...

Law Pod UK : Family Law Series : First Podcast Episode Released - May 2021

We're delighted to announce a new series of Family Law focused episodes for our podcast Law Pod UK. Clare Ciborowska and Richard Ager join Rosalind English in the first of a series of discussions...

Practice tips to ace your case with Amanda Minto at Resolution’s National Conference 2021 - May 2021

On 18th May, Amanda Minto joins Sean Hilton of Stevens Bolton, and DJ Adem Muzaffer discuss 'From Form E to First Appointment – practical and tactical advice on how to ace your case' for...

Tim Bergin returns to full time practice - Apr 2021

We are delighted to welcome Tim Bergin back to full time practice after additionally working as a Lecturer at City Law School, University of London. For the last three years he has taught family law...

COVID-19 Vaccination: Join us for a discussion of the medical and legal issues around vaccination - Mar 2021

Expert speakers Adam Smith and Natasha Isaac will discuss legal and practical issues concerning COVID-19 vaccines and children with clinical input from Dr Jamie Carter, Consultant Community...

Roger Booth and Neville Stevenson-Watt retire from chambers - Mar 2021

Roger Booth was called to the Bar in 1966 and established himself as a leading criminal practitioner on the Northern Circuit. We were delighted to welcome him in 2001 after he relocated to Brighton...

Rebecca Morgan interviews Stuart Wright about Paperless Working at the Bar for Lexis Nexis - Feb 2021

A year into COVID-19, the pandemic has a fundamental impact on the working lives of barristers across the UK. Rebecca Morgan of LexisNexis, asks Stuart Wright, for his perspective on the opportunities...

Natasha Isaac comments on Nightingale Courts on BBC News - Feb 2021

On 17th February Natasha Isaac was interviewed by Victoria Derbyshire on BBC News and BBC Two about the introduction of further Nightingale Courts. She also highlighted problems, such as the lack...

Clare Ciborowska comments on the Domestic Violence Bill in the Independent - Feb 2021

In a recent article by Natasha Phillips on the Independent, Clare Ciborowska comments on the Domestic Violence Bill as part of a wider look at the rise of domestic violence during the pandemic. She...

Pegah Sharghy, Amanda Minto, Julie Stather and Natasha Isaac cover different hot topics in the latest Family Law Journal - Feb 2021

In the January 2021 issue of the Family Law Journal 1COR barristers Amanda Minto, Pegah Shargy, Julie Stather and Natasha Isaac all give their insight into different hot topics affecting family law....

Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska discuss Coercive Control and Abuse - Jan 2021

Join Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska at 5pm on 3rd February for a discussion on Coercive Control and Abuse in light of F v M [2021] EWFC 4, and the conjoined cases in the Court of Appeal on 19 and...

Natasha Isaac considers COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Counsel Magazine - Jan 2021

In the January issue of Counsel Magazine Natasha Isaac examines how pervasive conspiracy theories about coronavirus vaccines have become and the hesitancy around getting the vaccine. Full article...

Julie Stather looks at internal relocation – avoiding the fait accompli: the difficulty of relocation cases in Family Law Journal - Jan 2021

In the January issue of the Family Law Journal, Julie Stather considers the difficulties of internal relocation cases. Find out more here. Internal relocation presents the court with a starkly...

1COR Abseil the i360 for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity - Dec 2020

We are delighted to fundraise for Rockinghorse Charity by abseiling the I360 (currently postponed from 2020). Support Amy Packham, Michael Walker, Kate Richmond, Natasha Isaac, Stuart Taylor, Gemma...

Coercive Control in the Family Courts: F v M [2021] EWFC 4 - Jan 2021

Clare Ciborowska provides a useful summary of the case of F v M [2021] EWFC 4 which considers allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour. This is one of the first known reported cases in the...

Welcoming Tara Celikoz to 1COR as a new tenant - Jan 2021

A warm welcome to our new tenant Tara Celikoz, who joined chambers in November 2020. Called in 2007, Tara is a highly experienced family law practitioner with notable expertise in public and private...

Matthew Heywood Represents Local Authority in 15 day Sexual Abuse Case - Dec 2020

Matthew Heywood successfully represented a Local Authority in a 15 day sexual abuse case. The case involved many sexual allegations including multiple rapes over a large time period on multiple...

Join us as a Junior Clerk - Dec 2020

We are looking for a full time 6th Junior Clerk to join our friendly, hard-working clerking team in chambers described by the legal directories as “second to none…they’re also one of the...

Brighton Bar Society ‘First steps towards a career at the Bar’ with Richard Ager, Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding - Dec 2020

On 17th December 2020 at 6.30pm Richard Ager, Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding will remotely talk to Brighton University students about becoming a barrister. They will give their insights into the...

Clare Ciborowska discusses Coercive Control at Cambridgeshire & West Suffolk Resolution Workshop - Nov 2020

On Tuesday 1st December Clare Ciborowska will give a workshop on Coercive Control in the Courtroom for Cambridgeshire & West Suffolk Resolution. Clare’s workshop will provide an introduction to...

1COR shortlisted for Regional Set of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2020 - Nov 2020

Thrilled to be shortlisted for the ‘Family Law Chamber of the Year: Regional Award’ at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2020. Proud of our Family Law Team‘s contribution and commitment to the...

1COR sponsor the International Family Law Update at Resolution Family Law Live 2020 - Nov 2020

We're proud to sponsor the International Law & Brexit update session at Resolution's Family Law Live 2020, a one day virtual summit connecting our community and providing essential legal updates...

Matthew Heywood represents Applicant Local Authority in 20 day complex FII case - Nov 2020

Matthew Heywood successfully represented a Local Authority in a 20 day complex FII case. Matthew was able to obtain all findings sought after many days of complex medical evidence. This is one of many...

See you at the virtual ULaw Pupillage Fair - Nov 2020

See you at the University of Law's Virtual Pupillage Fair on 14th November! Get to know our barristers, more about our expertise in Civil, Criminal and Family law as well as what pupillage is like at...

Children Arbitration and the Family Court - Nov 2020

Today Julie Stather, MICArb, is running a short virtual session, aimed at Judges, about the Children Arbitration Scheme and how it can ease the current burden on the Family Court. She will cover: ...

The BBC asks ‘Is This Coercive Control?’ with Clare Ciborowska - Oct 2020

On 27th October BBC Three will feature a documentary investigating ‘Is This Coercive Control?’ with expert legal insight from family law expert Clare Ciborowska. Clare has provided consultancy to...

1COR recommended by Chambers Guide 2021 as a leading set on the SE Circuit - Oct 2020

Chambers & Partners has ranked 1COR as a leading set on the SE Circuit with top tier barristers in civil, criminal and family law: 1 Crown Office Row in Brighton is well respected for the...

Delighted by the Legal 500 Set Overviews and Testimonials - Oct 2020

We are delighted to see the lovely comments and heartwarming testimonials about our clerking team released by the Legal 500 for their 2021 guide. Read all about 1COR's areas of expertise, barristers...

Amy Packham secures conviction of Scout Leader in first trial at Lewes Court since March - Oct 2020

Amy Packham secures conviction of Beaver Scout Leader for sexually assaulting two six year old girls and covertly filming others over various weekends camps. Oliver Cooper was convicted following a...

Adam Smith and Rachel Gimson provide Family Law training for Clock Project volunteers - Oct 2020

1 Crown Office Row in Brighton remain truly proud partners of Sussex Clock project. This year, Adam Smith and Rachel Gimson provided virtual training in family law for this year’s Clock volunteers. ...

Welcoming new tenants Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding - Oct 2020

Chambers are delighted that today our two pupils become full tenants. After an unusual pupillage we are pleased to give them a warm welcome as full tenants building their practice in Civil, Criminal...

1COR barristers highly recommended in latest Legal 500 Bar Guide 2021 - Sep 2020

Today the latest Legal 500 guide was released with 1COR barristers remaining highly ranked across commercial, banking, insolvency & chancery law, crime (domestic & international), family &...

Family Judge suggests non-court dispute resolution as solution to overburdened Family Courts - Sep 2020

In a much publicised and refreshing judgment, HHJ Wildblood QC has suggested that applications should not be made to the over-burdened Family Court unless they truly require Court involvement. The...

Easing the Covid-19 burden with children arbitration - Sep 2020

Julie Stather gives an overview the development of Children Arbitration and how it eases the burden on the Family Courts. Julie also discusses why clients should utilise Children Arbitration to...

CILEx Law School Family Law CPD Update with Natasha Isaac - Sep 2020

Natasha Isaac will discuss recent developments in private law children cases and financial remedy proceedings at the upcoming CILEx Law School (CLS) CPD Update at 12.30pm on Friday 11th September...

1COR Finalists for Regional Chambers of the Year at the Family Law Awards - Sep 2020

Delighted to be listed as a finalist for the Regional Chambers of the Year at Family Law Awards 2020! Thank you for the nomination and we're keeping fingers crossed for remote ceremony the 25th...

Stuart Wright looks at Online Mediations : Do they really work? - Sep 2020

2020 has certainly been quite a year so far! The litigation landscape has changed, suddenly and dramatically. As lawyers we’re not renowned for being at the forefront of technological change, but we...

Sutton Trust Pathways to Law Annual Virtual Conference with 1COR barristers - Jul 2020

This week 21 1COR barristers from London and Brighton have come together to speak at live stream events or for pre-recorded talks for the Sutton Trust's Pathways to Law annual conference, now being...

Domestic abuse in faith communities with Natasha Isaac & Anogika Souresh and special guests - Jul 2020

Join us on Tuesday 14th July for the latest talk in our ‘Family Forum’ seminar series discussing domestic abuse in faith communities with Natasha Isaac, Anogika Souresh and special guests Nazir...

ICO removal in the time of COVID-19 with Rebecca Davies & Delia Minoprio - Jul 2020

Join us on the evening of Tuesday 7th July for the latest talk in our ‘Family Forum’ seminar series with Rebecca Davies and Delia Minoprio looking at ICO removal during COVID-19. We welcome any...

Withholding documents or information from a party in care proceedings - Jun 2020

Join us this Tuesday 23rd June for the sixth in our ‘Family Forum’ seminar series with Lynn McFadyen talking to us about withholding documents or information from a party in care proceedings....

A Parent’s Guide to Remote Hearings by Rachael Claridge, Delia Minoprio & Hope Spalding - Jun 2020

This guide is designed to is intended to help represented parents attend a remote court hearing either online or via telephone. Rachael Claridge, Delia Minoprio and Hope Spalding created the guide to...

Creative Solutions in Financial Remedy cases in light of COVID-19 - Jun 2020

Join us this Tuesday for the fifth in our ‘Family Forum’ seminar series with Pegah Sharghy and Amanda Minto sharing their recent experience of financial remedy cases, hear your thoughts and...

Economic Abuse discussed at the Family Law Forum with Karen Perrier, Natasha Isaac and Anogika Souresh - May 2020

In the fourth of our ‘Family Forum’ seminars, Natasha Isaac will consider the impact of economic abuse on victims, particularly within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, practical tips for...

Hope Spalding shares her experience as a Second Six Pupil in The Times - May 2020

In todays edition of The Times, Hope Spalding shares her experience as a second six pupil during lockdown in ‘Virtual pupillages become reality for would-be barristers’ by Catherine Baksi. She...

Not without my lawyer!’ Delia Minoprio explains a recent High Court case for The Transparency Project - May 2020

Delia Minoprio explains the latest High Court decision regarding remote hearings in care cases during the pandemic in A Local Authority v The Mother & Ors [2020] EWHC 1233 (Fam). Read more about...

Join us (remotely) for the 1COR Family Law Forum each Tuesday - May 2020

Each Tuesday our family law experts will discuss a hot topic. At certain seminars, members will be joined by guest speakers. The talks will be held via Zoom and invites with the full details of...

1COR’s Family Law Forum looks at enforcement order with Amanda Minto and Kirsten Japp - May 2020

Our Family Law Team bring you the second instalment of their Family Law Forum, a weekly webinar examining issues at 5.30pm on Tuesdays. Tomorrow, Amanda Minto and Kirsten Japp look at enforcement...

Tips and Tricks we’ve learnt from Remote Recorded Hearings - May 2020

As we all learn how to work remotely in the new normal and following our first successful recorded hearing which was arranged by Chambers to assist a client, we thought to put together a few tips to...

1COR’s Family Law Forum begins by looking at the ‘new normal’ for family law practitioners - May 2020

The Family Team at Crown Office Row propose a series of "Family Forum" meetings providing a rolling program of the latest family law topics taking place every Tuesday afternoon. Join the 1COR Family...

Pupils Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding undertake advocacy training for Children Arbitration - Apr 2020

Our pupils Hope Spalding and Anogika Souresh are now on their feet in their second six and receiving instructions. To build their expertise, both have completed training in advocacy for Children...

Arbitration for relocation – the extension of the Children Arbitration Scheme - Apr 2020

The Children's Arbitration scheme has now been extended to cover temporary and permanent relocation to countries which have ratified The Hague Convention and for as long as we remain bound by Brussels...

(Remote) Life at the Bar with the Sutton Trust - Apr 2020

Barristers from 1 Crown Office Row (Brighton and London) have been working with the Sutton Trust to run remote outreach sessions after the students’ planned Easter work experience placements were...

What to do about children spending time with their separated parents during COVID-19 - Apr 2020

COVID-19 is racing through the country and the nation is on lockdown. Separated parents are already dealing with the logistical difficulties caused by the closure of schools and nurseries....

Moving Children in the Lockdown - Mar 2020

Many parents will be subject to Child Arrangement Orders made by the Family Court making provisions for both parents to spend time with their children. Now that the UK is in lockdown, what obligation...

Resolve your disputes remotely and without relying on the Family Court during COVID-19 - Mar 2020

COVID-19 is having far reaching effects on families throughout Sussex. Arrangements for children are being disrupted and families are not able to access the Family Court in a timely manner. 1COR is...

COVID-19 Outbreak – Information for Clients - Mar 2020

Current as of: 04/11/2020 Chambers continues to help protect the health and wellbeing of clients, staff, Members and the wider community by implementing measures which minimise social interactions...

Chambers Sponsors Resolution Online Future of Family Practice National Conference 2020 - Oct 2020

Delighted to support Resolution's Online Future of Family Law National Conference 2020, a highlight of the Family Law calendar. 1COR are sponsoring the opening with talks given by President of the...

International Women’s Day 2020 - Mar 2020

Delia Minoprio and Jacqueline Roach have both interviewed with It's A Lawyer's Life as part of their fantastic campaign this week to celebrate International Women's Day 2020. Delia Minoprio kicked...

Quality Circle Ponders adopting Charter of Respectful Working - Jan 2020

The Quality Circle (more formally the Sussex Family Justice Quality Circle – details below) organised a meeting at Brighton Town Hall in January 2020 to discuss the Charter of Mutual Expectations...

Open for Business! 1COR’s Richard Ager supports the University of Brighton’s Legal Clinic launch - Dec 2019

A new pro bono legal clinic at the University of Brighton, launched by senior lecturer Brontie Ansell (Follow her on twitter @brontieMaria) and supported by Richard Ager (Find him on twitter...

Celebrate National Pro Bono week with 1COR’s arbitration team - Nov 2019

As part of its commitment to supporting National Pro-Bono week (4 - 8 November 2019), 1COR is offering 3 written pro bono children arbitration determinations on a 'first come first served' basis. ...

Welcome to our new pupils Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding - Oct 2019

We are delighted to welcome our two new pupils Anogika Souresh and Hope Spalding to chambers. They will sit with our pupil supervisors to gain experience in all chambers practice areas. Prior to...

Sophie Evans Defends Male Accused of Assaulting a 4 Year Old Boy - Oct 2019

Sophie Evans, instructed by Gurney Harden Solicitors, successfully defended a man accused of occasioning actual bodily harm to a 4 year old child. The male was found not guilty by the jury after a...

1 Crown Office Row remains a Tier 1 Set in the Legal 500 2020 - Sep 2019

We are delighted to remain ranked as a 'leading set' or in tier 1 in the latest edition of the Legal 500 with our members highly ranked in Family & Children Law, Crime, Property and Commercial...

1COR & Heringtons Legal Update - Sep 2019

Today 1COR are speaking about all the recent changes in Family and Civil law at their seminar with Heringtons. Claire Ciborowska and Kirsten Japp are kicking off the day by talking about family...

1COR nominated for ‘Family Law Chamber of the Year: Regional Award’ at the Family Law Awards - Sep 2019

Delighted to announce that 1COR has been shortlisted for the 'Family Law Chamber of the Year: Regional Award' in the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards. We are proud of their recognition of our Family Law...

Rachael Claridge invited to be a Project Champion for Project Eileen - Aug 2019

Last week, following a meeting with CEO’s Louise Poffley & Annabelle Shaw, Rachael Claridge was invited to be a champion for Project Eileen. The project is aimed at helping young people tackle...

Clare Ciborowska writes about Dignity, Fairness, Equality, Respect and Independence in the Family Law Journal - Aug 2019

In the August 2019 issue of the Family Law Journal, Clare Ciborowska offers insight into Dignity, Fairness, Equality, Respect and Independence in family law. In particular, she focuses on increasingly...

1COR proud to present the Brighton Prize for Family Law at Brighton Business School Prizegiving Ceremony - Aug 2019

We are delighted to attend the Brighton Business School prize-giving each year to support the Academic achievements of its students. The event has been running for over 10 years and has developed a...

Julie Stather speaks to delegates at Sussex Dispute Resolution Day about Child Arbitration - Jun 2019

On 13th June, Julie Stather spoke to the members of East and West Sussex Resolution at their annual dispute resolution day at Buxted Park. Her topic of children arbitration included an outline of the...

Re L (a child) [2019] EWHC 867 (Fam) – a précis - May 2019

If you are involved in proceedings where the child could be developing the view that one parent is ‘all good’ and the other parent is ‘all bad’, and this is without justification 1, then...

Martins Downs in significant child repatriation case from North Africa - May 2019

Martin Downs in case where children were repatriated from North Africa to protect them from “punishment” and threats of forced marriage. Judgment has been released in Re CQ, DQ & EQ...

New for 2019: Who is Who in Sussex Family Justice - Apr 2019

Nigel Nash MBE retired at the end of March 2019 and is much missed at Cafcass and more widely for his national work as a Champion of Trans issues in Cafcass and locally as the long-standing Convener...

Chambers sponsors new website for Sussex Family Justice Board - Apr 2019

The Sussex Family Justice Board (FJB) have unveiled a new website signposting local and national family justice resources http://www.sussexfamilyjusticeboard.org.uk/ 1Cor were delighted to be one of...

Goodman Ray and 1COR presenting seminar on Developments in International Children Law - Mar 2019

An opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in international children law. 1 Crown Office Row have collaborated with international specialists, Goodman Ray solicitors. The seminar will be...

Julie Stather appears in a secure accommodation case at the Royal Courts of Justice in London - Mar 2019

Julie Stather, author of the Secure Accommodation Handbook, appeared in this case in which an application was made to hold a child who was a ward of court in secure accommodation. The child had been...

1COR speak at the annual Thames Valley Family Lawyer’s Society Seminar - Mar 2019

On 20th March 2019, Amanda Minto, Anita Mehta, Julie Stather and Rebecca Davies will all speak to the Thames Valley Family Law Society (TVFLS) about different areas of Family Law which have seen...

Children Arbitration: A guide for solicitors - Mar 2019

Julie Stather, an Accredited IFLA Arbitrator, has written a guide to children arbitration for solicitors in recognition of this growing area of dispute resolution, which can relieve pressure on the...

Nuffield Observatory publish Insight Piece on Quality Circle - Feb 2019

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory have produced a document about the work of a Quality Circle established in Sussex by Nicola McGeown, the Principal Social Worker of East Sussex and Barrister,...

Julie Stather considers the future of arbitration in family proceedings on Family Law Week - Feb 2019

Julie Stather looks at the recent case of BC v BG [2019] EWFC 7 and how it will effect the arbitration both immediately and in the future. You can find the full article on Family Law Week here. ...

Summary of Resolution and Law Society Briefing on Practical Recommendations in the Circumstances of No Deal on EU Exit - Jan 2019

Natasha Isaac, pupil at 1 Crown Office Row, summarises the latest guidance on family law in the case of No Deal Brexit issued by Resolution and the Law Society, with input from David Hodson OBE...

Quality Circle established in Sussex - Jan 2019

The family justice system is under huge strain after a decade of budget cuts, greatly increased pressures of work and falling morale amongst the workforce. This has left many who work within it...

Chambers is delighted to welcome Delia Minoprio - Dec 2018

Chambers is delighted to announce that Delia Minoprio has accepted an offer to join Chambers, she commences practice in January 2019. Delia was called to the Bar in 2007, and spent two years...

Law Pod UK Ep. 43: Coercive and controlling behaviour as applied in the family courts - Oct 2018

Rosalind English talks to barrister Clare Ciborowska about the new offence of coercive and controlling behaviour and how it can affect proceedings in the family courts. Listen to this episode on...

Seven 1COR members in landmark Supreme Court case - Aug 2018

The Supreme Court will today begin hearing the appeal in CN & GN v Poole Borough Council. The case will consider the extent to which local authorities owe a common law duty to protect from harm...

A warm welcome to our third six pupil Rachel Gimson - Aug 2018

Rachel Gimson brings extensive experience representing Local Authorities in public family law proceedings as a pupil. Prior to being Called to the Bar she qualified and practiced as a solicitor for 9...

Enhancing the rights of grandchildren to see their grandparents - Jun 2018

Julie Stather advances the case for reform of the law relating to the rights of grandchildren to see their grandparents. It is some six years since I last wrote about the position of grandparents...

1COR members demonstrate how Arbitration with Children can work at the Mock Arbitration - Jun 2018

East and West Sussex, Kent and Surrey Dispute Resolution Day is taking place today! This year has a great line up of speakers including Adam Smith, Anita Mehta and Eleanor Battie. 1COR will be giving...

Martin Downs in new Radicalisation Judgment about protecting older children and vulnerable adults - Apr 2017

Mr Justice Hayden has just handed down a new Judgment concerning safeguarding those at risk of radicalisation: A Local Authority v Y [2017] EWHC 968 (Fam) (27 April 2017). The Judgment focuses on...

Martin Downs in landmark Adoption case - Apr 2017

The President of the Family Division has just handed down a major Judgment approving arrangements for the adoption in question as being in the Child's best interests and iterating that in a case such...

West Sussex Resolution Seminar - Nov 2016

West Sussex Resolution Seminar was held on 17th November 2016, and was attended by James King-Smith, Jane Peckham and Anita Mehta from Chambers. There were another 25 delegates from other local firms....

Adam Smith and Martin Downs speak at screening of film on Radicalisation - Nov 2016

Adam Smith gave the opening address at a special showing of the documentary, Jihad: A British Story by film maker, Deeyah Khan in the Old Courthouse in Brighton. The event was organised by Rehna...

Martin Downs in case on first anniversary of Modern Slavery Act - Aug 2016

Mr Justice Hayden has given Judgment in open Court in a case concerning the Modern Slavery Act on the first anniversary of the Act coming into force. The case concerned a young child who had been...

Julian Dale defends sex abuse case - May 2016

Julian Dale recently defended in the case of Regina v Tiffany Carter at the Lewes Crown Court, on five serious charges of historic sexual abuse relating to her time as matron at St Andrews Prep...

Martin Downs in Second Court of Appeal challenge on Adoption - Dec 2015

Martin Downs acted in Re H (A Child) (No. 2) [2015] EWCA Civ 1284 where the Court of Appeal have overturned the Judgment of Ms Justice Russell in Re W (Adoption application: Reunification with Family...

Martin Downs on Newsnight on the subject of radicalisation - Oct 2015

Martin Downs appeared on Newsnight on BBC on Friday 9 October speaking about radicalisation and the advantages and potential problems with obtaining injunctions to prevent young people fighting in...

Martin Downs successful in Syrian Civil War Case - Mar 2015

Martin Downs successfully represented Brighton and Hove City Council in an application to make a 16 year old boy a ward of Court and obtain orders to prevent him fighting in Syria's civil war. The...

Martin Downs in case about infant bone density - Mar 2015

Judgment has been handed down in a new case concerning bone density and fractures in young children where Martin Downs had been instructed. Having considered international research on this subject,...

Court service required to fund litigation in family proceedings - Jan 2015

Adam Smith and Richard Ager comment on Re K and H (children: Unrepresented father: Cross-Examination of a Child) 2015 (HHJ Bellamy Sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge). A landmark case supporting the...

Seminar: Nothing else will do – Where are we now with Re B & Re BS? - Dec 2014

Speakers: Andrew Pack (Guest Speaker) who is the award-winning Legal Commentator of the year 2014 and author of "suesspiciousminds" blog will look at the rapidly developing jurisprudence relating...

Seminar: Article 15: Determining in which country to hold care proceedings - Nov 2014

How does a UK court considering care proceedings involving EU Nationals decide which European country is best placed to determine care proceedings and what case management steps are necessary if a...

Pegah Sharghy represents a Mother in the Court of Appeal in her claim to relocate to Brazil with her Children - Jun 2014

Pegah Sharghy represented the mother in the case of C (Children) [2014]. The mother who is Brazilian wished to relocate to Brazil with her 3 children. This was contested by the Father who, since the...

Eleanor Battie writes on the need for expert evidence in care proceedings for Family Law Week. - Apr 2014

Eleanor Battie wrote an article entitled "Care Proceedings: Who is Best Placed to Provide Best Evidence?" for the Family Law Week website. Below is a snippet of what Eleanor discusses and you can read...

New Magistrate Court Appeals Guide incorporating upcoming rule changes - Mar 2014

Martin Downs and Richard Ager and pupil, Sophie Evans, have previously drafted two guides on how to appeal against care and placement orders. In anticipation of rule changes which come into effect...

Martin Downs and Jacqueline Roach in the case of E where it was held that English Courts cannot prevent foreign media reporting on a Slovakian boy placed into care in the UK - Jan 2014

Martin Downs represented the Local Authority and Jacqueline Roach the child before the President of the Family Division in the case of E [2014] EWHC 6. Martin Downs and Jacqueline Roach appeared in...

Martin Downs and Aviva Le Prevost successful in Court of Appeal challenge on Wardship - Jan 2013

In a perfected Judgment issued and approved on 16 January 2013, the Court of Appeal answered the question - can a Court make a child a ward of court at their own initiative or on the application of...

1COR host Public Law Seminar with East Sussex Resolution - Mar 2018

1 Crown Office Row & East Sussex Resolution Public Law Seminar Crown Office Row Chambers 119 Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD Programme: Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court of Justice,...

Four members in key case on the independence of Children’s Guardians - Jul 2011

In this important case heard by the President of the Family Division concerning the independence of Guardians appointed to act for children in family cases, no fewer than 4 Members of Chambers were...

Martin Downs successful in international relocation appeal - Feb 2018

Mrs Justice Theis has given Judgment in A v B (International Relocation) [2018] EWHC 328 in which she allowed an appeal in an international relocation case. This is one of a series of cases where...

Martin Downs and Clare Ciborowska in case concerning placement of a child in The Gambia - Feb 2018

The Judgment has just been released of the first case in which the High Court has authorised the placement of a child in The Gambia. Mrs Justice Theis made the child the subject of a Special...