Following rigorous and extensive research, interview and nomination processes, 13 members of 1 Hare Court have been recognised as ‘Top Recommended 2026’ in the ‘Family Law Barristers’ category of the prestigious Spear’s 500 directory.
The rankings reinforce 1 Hare Court’s standing as a prominent family law set acting for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in complex financial remedy and family law disputes.
Spear’s 500 is widely regarded as one of the definitive guides to advisers serving HNW clients globally, spotlighting excellence across legal, financial and private client disciplines. Its ‘Family Law Barristers’ index features practitioners offering exceptional support to clients navigating divorce, separation, sophisticated asset structures and sensitive child custody arrangements.
The directory notes that leading family barristers must combine legal expertise with an understanding of the financial and personal considerations that often arise in high-value cases, including international issues, business assets, trusts and evolving approaches to dispute resolution.
Barristers ranked comprise Nicholas Yates KC, Nichola Gray KC, Deborah Bangay KC, Richard Todd KC, Tim Bishop KC, Justin Warshaw KC, Simon Webster KC, Rebecca Carew Pole KC, Richard Sear KC, Nicholas Wilkinson KC, Peter Mitchell KC, Rachel Spicer and Jude Allen.
These latest accolades add to another outstanding year for 1 Hare Court across the legal directories and further underline chambers’ reputation in matrimonial advice and representation.
Joint Head of Chambers Nicholas Yates KC said:
“We are thrilled to see so many members listed by Spear’s 500, four more than last year, which reflects the renowned expertise, dedication and client service our barristers provide across the full spectrum of high-profile family law matters with a focus on financial remedies. To have 13 members acknowledged in this way is a tremendous achievement and positions 1 Hare Court at the forefront of the profession.”
