Annual Resolution Conference - Stratford Upon Avon 12th and 13th April 2013 [more] Caroline Willbourne speaking at the 6th World Congress of Family Law & Children's Rights in March 2013 [more] On Wednesday 20th February 2013 the Supreme Court handed down judgments in two important family cases. Re J Stephen Cobb QC led the appeal and in Re L and B Charles Geekie QC resisted an appeal in relation to whether a judge in care proceedings [more] Sharon Segal invited to speak at the Arizona Chapter of Family and Conciliation Courts Conference 1-3 February 2013, in Sedona, Arizona, US [more] Mr Justice Cobb [more] Judgment in the case of Re A (A child) The judgment in the case of Re A, and heard by the Supreme Court on 29th November 2012, was handed down this morning. [more] Care Proceedings: Costs against Local authorities: Re T [2012] UKSC 36 [more] The 1996 Hague Convention On 1 November 2012, the 1996 Hague Convention entered into force in the UK. Its full title is the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (‘the Convention’). [more] Chambers wins Family Law Awards Chambers was delighted to win... [more] Supreme Court win for Janet Bazley QC and Sally Stone The much anticipated judgment of the Supreme Court in Re T [2012] UKSC 36 was handed down today. [more] New Tenant joins 1 Garden Court [more] Unlocking Matrimonial Assets on Divorce, by Simon Sugar is now available The third edition of Unlocking Matrimonial Assets on Divorce, co-written by Simon Sugar, has now been published by Family Law. [more] Family Law QC of the Year Shortlisting [more] Darren Howe appointed as a recorder [more] Judith Rowe QC Appointed to the Circuit Bench We are delighted to announce the appointment of Judith Rowe QC to the Circuit Bench, effective on 1st May 2012. [more] 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers continues to be recognised as a top set for Family Law The 2012 Chambers UK directory has ranked barristers from 1GC across the practice areas of Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance and Court of Protection. [more] Sarah Evans has joined Chambers from Southernay Chambers. 1 Garden Court is pleased to announce that Sarah Evans has joined Chambers from Southernay Chambers. [more] 1 Garden Court wins the Family Law Set of the Year accolade at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2011. [more] 1GC Shortlisted for Chambers UK 2011 Award [more] 1GC Co-Sponsors the Family Law Awards 2011 [more] 1GC Co-Sponsor the Family Law Awards 2011 [more] 1GC Shortlisted for Chambers UK Awards 2011 We are delighted to announce that Chambers UK has shortlisted 1 Garden Court for its award of Family Set of the Year 2011 and that Stephen Cobb QC (pictured) as been shortlisted in the category Family Silk of the Year 2011. [more] 1GC recognised by Legal 500 2011 1GC recognised by Legal 500 2011 [more] 1GC in Inaugural US Exchange Training Programme Stephen Jarmain is currently participating in a 6 month Exchange Training Programme with a US family law firm. [more] Litigants in person, Family law and... St Lucia Edward Flood’s experiences of family work in St Lucia. [more] Retirement of Elaine Rowland After eleven successful years at 1 Garden Court, we are very sorry to announce the retirement of Elaine Rowland. [more] 1GC Welcomes Sam Momtaz Sam Momtaz has joined 1 Garden Court Chambers. Experienced in many areas of family law, Sam specialises in public law children matters and has particular strength in children act cases involving expert witnesses. [more] Sponsored walk raises a total of £2,245 (with tax £2,796) Chambers’ team entered the London Legal Support Trust’s sponsored walk again this year and raised a total of £2,245 (with tax £2,796) [more] Sarah Morgan appointed to the rank of Queen's Counsel Chambers is delighted to announce.... [more] New Tenant Joins 1 Garden Court Chambers is pleased to announce.... [more] Stephen Cobb QC - BBC Radio 4 Programme [more] New Tenants Join 1 Garden Court Chambers is pleased to announce... [more] Applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 The Ancillary Relief Team at 1 Garden Court...... [more] New Tenants join 1 Garden Court [more] Chambers 21st Party [more] New Tenant joins 1 Garden Court [more] Deputy District Judge Appointments Chambers would like to congratulate Darren Howe and Nicola Fox ... [more] New Tenant joins 1 Garden Court [more] Alison Ball QC stands down as Head of Chambers Alison Ball QC stands down as Head of Chambers after 21 years. [more] New Tenant joins 1 Garden Court Chambers are delighted to announce an additional tenant to Chambers: Stuart Nichols who has joined from 5 Paper Buildings. [more] Supreme Court Judgement Charles Geekie QC and Michael Liebrecht success in Supreme Court... [more] Chambers award In the results published December 2009, 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers were placed top of the overall ranking for participating chambers. [more] Diversity Survey - Black Solicitors Network Chambers Award 1GC was pleased to participate in the first ever survey [more] Stephen Cobb QC Elected Chairman of FLBA Chambers is pleased to announce that Stephen Cobb QC... [more] In re B (a child) (2009) (FC) in the Supreme Court In re B (a child) (2009) (FC) in the Supreme Court... [more] Learning Lessons: Creating a Shared Methodology Learning Lessons: Creating a Shared Methodology was a unique seminar... [more] Unlocking Matrimonial Assets on Divorce 2009 Unlocking matrimonial Assets on Divorce 2009, a conference... [more] Unlocking Matrimonial Assets on Divorce 2nd edition - Simon Sugar The 2nd addition of Unlocking Matrimonial Assets on Divorce - Jordans by Author Simon Sugar is now available. [more] Pupils accept tenancies Penny Clapham and Lucy Sprinz [more] Stephen Cobb QC speaking at 5th World Congress on Family Law Stephen Cobb QC is speaking on 26th August on the English courts'... [more] Richard Scarratt appointed Circuit Judge Our Congratulations to Richard Scarratt [more] New Tenants join 1 Garden Court Chambers are delighted to announce 3 new tenants [more] Pupils accept tenancies Elena MacLeod and Georgina Cole [more] Jane Crowley QC Chambers is delighted to announce that Jane Crowley QC... [more] HALSBURY'S LAWS OF ENGLAND 4th Edition 2008 1 Garden Court is delighted at the publication of the new Children and Young Persons ..... [more] Judith Rowe QC Bencher of Grays Inn. We are pleased to announce that Judith Rowe QC has been made a Bencher of Grays Inn. ... [more]