Chambers is delighted to be included in the final shortlist in three categories in this year’s LexisNexis Family Law Awards, recognising the strength of our clerking team, emerging talent and wider excellence of our set.
Chambers has been shortlisted for ‘Family Law Chambers of the Year – London’, ‘Family Law Clerking Team of the Year’ and Calum Smith has been named a finalist for ‘Family Law Young Barrister of the Year’.
View the full Family Law Awards 2026 shortlist here.
Recognising excellence across Chambers
The three nominations reflect different aspects of the work undertaken at 1 Hare Court, from the contributions of our barristers to the approach of our clerks and the reputation of our Chambers as a leading family law set.
Inclusion in the shortlists demonstrates the continued commitment of our barristers to delivering exceptional advocacy and specialist expertise across complex family law matters and the pivotal role of our clerks in providing a responsive and client-focused service.
We’re particularly pleased to see formal acknowledgement of Calum Smith’s growing reputation and the quality of his work within the family law field, as our next generation of talent.
A strong team achievement
For Senior Clerk Steve McCrone, inclusion in the three shortlists is welcome recognition of the breadth of service and standard of excellence throughout Chambers:
“It’s fantastic to see 1 Hare Court shortlisted in three very different categories. These nominations are a result of the hard work of our barristers and clerks. We’re especially proud to see Calum’s name alongside the wider Chambers nominations, and we’re excited to celebrate with colleagues and fellow finalists in November.”
Looking forward to the awards
The Family Law Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday 18th November 2026 at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, bringing together professionals from the family law community to celebrate achievements.
We’re looking forward to joining a memorable evening of celebrations.
See the Family Law Awards 2026 finalists here.
