We are pleased to announce that Samuel Marks will be joining 1GC Family Law with immediate effect.

Samuel specialises in children law, with particular focus on representing children with neurodiversity, special educational needs and disabilities.

Samuel is frequently instructed in lengthy trials, including in the High Court, involving allegations of sexual abuse, perplexing presentations / fabricated or induced illness, non-accidental injury, alienating behaviours, domestic abuse and coercive & controlling behaviour.

Samuel advises on cases which interplay between jurisdictions – the Family Court, the Court of Protection and the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).

Andrew Norton KC and Sally Stone KC 'We are delighted to welcome Samuel Marks to 1GC Family Law. Samuel’s experience in complex children work, particularly in cases involving vulnerable and neurodiverse children, will be a tremendous asset to chambers. We look forward to supporting the continued growth of Samuel’s impressive practice.’

Samuel Marks 'I am honoured to be joining 1GC, to call chambers' exceptional members colleagues and to collaborate with chambers' renowned clerks and the wider 1GC team.'