We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Cookie Policy Functional Statistics Marketing Accept all Save preferences Advice and Representation Arbitration Mediation Private FDRs Public Access ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION This is at the heart of what we do and has been for many decades We have barristers suitable for advice and representation for every level of case up to the Supreme Court We offer reliable and clear advice in conference and / or in writing We provide fearless and persuasive advocacy both orally and in writing We aim to settle but prepare to fight We are 100% committed to adding value and to assessing and achieving the best attainable outcomes for our clients We know the territory “back to front”: the judges, the industry and the law VIEW ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TEAM ARBITRATION Our well established arbitration service is there for anyone who is looking for bespoke dispute resolution In arbitration, the parties choose their judge and agree to be bound by his or her award There are many benefits of arbitration including speed, confidentiality and the ability to agree who will be the judge We have the largest team of arbitrators at the Family Bar. All our arbitrators are members of CIArb and IFLA. They range from former judges to junior members of Chambers. We are at the forefront of family arbitration practice, having been involved in the two landmark cases, S v S and DB v DLJ Our barristers are routinely instructed to appear as advocates in arbitrations: it is familiar territory For more information please contact our ADR clerk Ryan Titmarsh at ryan@1hc.com VIEW ARBITRATION TEAM MEDIATION Our mediation service is there for anyone who wants the help of a mediator to seek consensual resolution to their dispute outside the court room We have 19 fully trained, expert mediators in Chambers who bring their knowledge and expertise as specialist family law barristers to help people find their own solutions There are many benefits of mediation including speed, cost, confidentiality and avoiding acrimony. The parties, with the help of the mediator, can find a bespoke solution to their particular case which can then be turned into a legally binding court order Our mediation, arbitration and private FDR services dovetail well. If the mediation process reaches an impasse, an arbitration can then be arranged with one of our arbitrators For more information please contact our ADR clerk Ryan Titmarsh at ryan@1hc.com VIEW MEDIATION TEAM PRIVATE FDRS We have a number of leading barristers (many with judicial experience or experience as arbitrators) who can help parties reach a settlement by giving their opinion as to likely outcome on a neutral and impartial basis There are many advantages of a private FDR including, the ability to choose your judge, speed and flexibility as to location and format. The costs’ of delay and/or there being "no available judge" can be avoided Our private FDR and arbitration services dovetail well. If the private FDR does not result in settlement, an arbitration can be arranged with one of our arbitrators For more information please contact our ADR clerk Ryan Titmarsh at ryan@1hc.com VIEW PRIVATE FDRS TEAM PUBLIC ACCESS Some of our barristers can now be instructed directly by clients, rather than via a solicitor. The scheme is especially useful where funding issues arise. We recognise that many individuals cannot afford to instruct both barristers and solicitors. All barristers at 1 Hare Court are specialist family lawyers and specialist advocates. Both advisory work and in-court representation are available under the scheme. Qualification and practice as a public-access barrister is overseen by the Bar Standards Board. Please contact our clerks for a preliminary discussion about your needs and whether they can be met by a public access arrangement. VIEW PUBLIC ACCESS TEAM Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy Quality Assurance Copyright 1 Hare Court, Temple, London EC4Y 7BE T 020 7797 7070 E clerks@1hc.com Website design by Sociably