Andrew Bagchi
Chambers of Nkumbe Ekaney KC and Andrew Norton KC
More information1GC | Family Law‘s members have substantial expertise in cases of deprivation of liberty, medical treatment and termination of treatment and alleged human rights infringements of vulnerable adults. Andrew Bagchi KC ’s workload includes decisions about medical treatment, marriage and sexual relations in marriage and medical treatment cases. Malcolm Chisholm is ’a very effective advocate, expressing his client’s position succinctly and persuasively’ and has expertise in handling deprivation of liberty and personal welfare cases. Alev Giz regularly gets instructions from the Official Solicitor and family members on health and welfare, and care matters and is known as ‘an exceptional advocate, incredibly skilful and nuanced’. Louise MacLynn KC was appointed as silk in March 2023.
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Testimonials
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- '1GC | Family Law is a reliable set of chambers.'
- '1GC | Family Law is a good set.'
- '1GC | Family Law has a greater strength in depth for Court of Protection work.'
- '1GC | Family Law has a greater number of barristers specialising in Court of Protection work to provide more options for cover when required.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2023 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Louise MacLynn KC
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Malcolm Chisholm
‘Malcolm is excellent with vulnerable adults and is a very good mediator. He is extremely persuasive in court as he finds the route which is good for everyone.’
Alev Giz
‘Alev is very empathetic and goes the extra mile with clients. She is kind to the vulnerable client, and her advocacy is clear and powerful.’
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Malcolm Chisholm
‘Malcolm is excellent with vulnerable adults and is a very good mediator. He is extremely persuasive in court as he finds the route which is good for everyone.’
Alev Giz
‘Alev is very empathetic and goes the extra mile with clients. She is kind to the vulnerable client, and her advocacy is clear and powerful.’