1GC | Family Law
'Andrew provides comprehensive, pragmatic and prompt advice throughout. His advocacy is brilliant.'
Members of 1GC | Family Law regularly act for local authorities, health boards, family members, and protected parties concerning welfare and financial disputes. Andrew Bagchi KC is ‘incredibly knowledgeable and able to put the clients at ease in sensitive and upsetting circumstances’ and has significant experience in handling capacity cases concerning marriage, sexual relations and medical treatment cases. The ’very responsive and reliable’ Malcolm Chisholm stands out for his expertise in handling health and welfare disputes. Alev Giz is another name of note, well-known for acting in deprivation of liberty and capacity cases.
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- 'The clerks are helpful and responsive.'
- 'The clerks are quick to respond and take all possible steps to fulfil all the requirements.'
- 'The clerks provide a good and efficient service.'
- 'The clerks are attentive and responsive.'
- '1GC | Family Law is approachable set.'
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1GC | Family Law
‘Malcolm is a very effective advocate, expressing his client's position succinctly and persuasively. His written advocacy is to the point, accessible and very effective. He is also excellent with vulnerable clients.’
1GC | Family Law
‘Alev is approachable. She conducts advocacy when required and can firmly and resolutely challenge the opponent's position.’