James Roberts KC

@joshsimonsmp I am not political but this is not even slightly amusing.

Never thought I’d end up as Crown Steward of Burnham 👀

We are pleased to share that we have been shortlisted as Chambers of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2026. It is a fantastic recognition of the hard work and commitment of our members and staff, and of the continued support and confidence of our clients. We are proud to be recognised alongside so many respected chambers, and to be the only family set on the shortlist. We look forward to the awards on 29th September 2026. #LBAwards2026 #LegalBusinessAwards #Shortlisted #LegalSector #Awards2026 legalbusinessawards.com/shortlist-2026/

Amused to read in the Times quoting an Italian newspaper that “Larry the No 10 cat would soon be “serving” his seventh prime minister”.

@daisynlil Correct!

@JamesRoberts_ Ah the CL breakfast. I was sorry to miss it this year.

A fine if modestly proportioned breakfast. I bet some of you even know where this was taken?

@familylaw One for an AI summary I think ….

Gohil v Gohil & Ors [2025] EWHC 3646 (Fam): Rehearing of W's financial remedies claim, after setting aside of 2004 consent order, in complex case involving, inter alia, serious misconduct by the H. W awarded 69.5% of the total marital pool of assets. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

@pjm1kbw @mcdermottkc_ and the water taxis have a little jump seat for the local mortgage advisor to arrange your finance for the trip.

@mcdermottkc_ No better place and no better way to arrive 🇮🇹

So fantastic …. Venice … arrival ..

@1kbwChambers This is excellent news and I am so glad that Andrew is returning to us.

We are delighted to welcome back Sir Andrew McFarlane, former member of chambers and one of the most distinguished family law judges of his generation, after his retirement as President of the Family Division. He will be accepting appointments as an early neutral evaluator in children law cases, bringing with him exceptional expertise in this area, developed over many years in practice and senior judicial office. We are honoured to be associated once again with Sir Andrew and look forward to benefiting from his unparalleled experience and insight. #FamilyLaw #ChildrenLaw #EarlyNeutralEvaluation #1KBW

@goyalam @1kbwChambers @pjm1kbw Indeed it would.

@1kbwChambers @pjm1kbw I read this and immediately thought how incredibly happy it would have made James Turner KC!!

@Apple_Jaxs36 @mcdermottkc_ @sciencegirl Has it been made from play-doh?

@mcdermottkc_ @sciencegirl @JamesRoberts_ this is a disgrace

@familylaw @AnneMarieHamer1 Without devoting any time at all to this ….. I am not at all clear how a transcript of an FDR and indeed anything said at it at all was ever admitted into any subsequent hearing ….

K v K [2026] EWFC 83 (B) (09 March 2026): Financial remedies. Application by husband to set aside consent order because his capacity to consent was compromised. Application dismissed. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/…

In The Brief from @thetimes: City lawyers (@TheCLLS & @CLSC2) boost funds for mental health charity @LawCareLtd; ‘Postcode lottery’ warning from @MagsAssoc; Sir Andrew McFarlane returns to @1kbwChambers leaving gap at top of family court & former @SimkinsLLP partner dies.

@Joanna__Hardy I can’t see any pockets for the magnifying glass.

Just doing a spot of online shopping and found the perfect jacket for when you have to solve a murder mystery in the morning, but have a beach BBQ at 5

Following the Play for Today 'pilot' in 1975, the first episode of Rumpole of the Bailey was originally broadcast on this day in 1978.

Many congratulations to Jennifer Perrins who takes silk today from everyone here at @1kbwChambers #SilksDay

Our Head of Pupillage @KelseyKatherine , @JamesRoberts_ KC, @ChrisPocockQC, Harry Oliver KC, Thomas Dance, Victoria Halsall, Elle Tait and Zoe Harrison were delighted to attend the @1kbwChambers Pupillage Roadshow at Oxford University. Thanks to @OxfordLawSoc for organising and hosting such a fantastic event!

@pjm1kbw No sign of the expected flooding.

And just like that we find ourselves in Venezia 🇮🇹😎

Far too many beans on my fry up but preferable to the other Saturday morning option put before me … yoga.

@familylaw Interesting comments at para 70 from Males LJ about transparency orders not doing “what it says on the tin”,

Pringle v Nervo [2026] EWCA Civ 266 (13 March 2026): Appeal by father against £385k costs order made in private law children proceedings. Appeal allowed. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/…