Millicent Benson

Family law barrister/do-gooder and musical theatre enthusiast; troubled by commuting and inequality (not in that order).

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

We are delighted that 1KBW was awarded Family Set of the Year 2024 at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards on 25th September 2024.

We are grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the past year and offer congratulations to the winners and nominees across all categories.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

It was a pleasure to speak at the 2024 Contentious Trusts Summit on how divorce is used to attack trusts. #ContentiousTrusts #PrivateClient #TL4

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

If you fancy a break from family law and want to learn about cutting edge lab-grown embryo models instead, this incredible exhibition at the Royal Society is on all week (including evenings):

[Dr Naomi Moris @nmoris]

It’s THIS week!!! Reminder that we’ll be showcasing an exhibit on #embryomodels all week at the Royal Society in London. 🚩

⏰ There are evening events if you want to pop in after work, and the weekend if you want to bring the whole family. And it’s free too! 🙌

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@familybrief Mine is people polishing rocks. I’m fairly happy with this.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

This is lovely news!

[James Roberts KC @JamesRoberts_]

Well that was nice! Chambers of the Year. The first family set to win this. A very strong field. ⁦@Citywealth #MCAwards ⁦@1kbwChambers⁩

[James Roberts KC @JamesRoberts_]

Link to and excellent judgment from Master Bell in the High Court in Northern Ireland in a “small money” case dealing impressively with a whole range of issues but particularly coercive control. I suspect this will be much quoted. https://t.co/RlLo9rhNUk

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

Looking forward to speaking at this event in the summer - if you’re planning to go it would be lovely to see you there!

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

Millie Benson will be speaking at the Contentious Trusts 2024: 3rd Annual Summit, on the 4th July 2024 in Central London. Book now using our 10% Speaker Discount Code: CT3SPK244. https://t.co/jNNYXCHfWs #TL4 #ContentiousTrusts #PrivateClient #HNWDivorce #Insolvency

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

Looking forward to facing the interview panel again this year at this useful event for pupillage applicants.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@Familoo Great blog! I really enjoyed this.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@thesecretbrief A separate waiting room and a screen in the hearing room. The Judge is now under a duty to consider special measures at each hearing and my recent experience is that all are now very alive to these issues.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@thesecretbrief This is awful, and not unusual. The courts just don’t have the resources and emails are left unanswered. The Judge and court staff will all be excellent. If she can, go with a friend, and explain immediately to security that she has made a request for special measures and needs

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@JamesTurner37 @JoeRainer_ James wins so far. Not ruling out a late, sadder contender but it seems unlikely.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@OliverConway A year’s wait for listing a 2-day fact-finding and PTR in Barnet.

[Millicent Benson @milliben]

@AdamRutherford Bob Geldof has a half giggle midway through The Great Song of Indifference and then there’s full on laughter from everyone at the very end of the track.

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

We are pleased to announce the opening of the fourth annual @1kbwChambers essay competition. The competition is open to undergraduates, law school students and anyone searching for a family law pupillage. Click here to enter: https://t.co/W7X7V6MUAO #FamilyLaw #minipupillage

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

We are delighted that seven of our barristers, more than any other set, are ranked in the new Family Private FDR and Arbitrators category. Congratulations to Christopher Pocock KC, @JamesRoberts_ , @hjwoliver, @familybrief, @nicolafox66, Richard Castle, and Katherine Kelsey.

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

We have had a marvellous time on Jersey. Thank you @CorbettLeQuesne and the wonderful @lizzie_keogh See you all next year! @JamesRoberts_ @pjm1kbw @LauraMoys @milliben et al.

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

We are proud to announce that @nicolafox66 won Family Law Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023, last night. Many congratulations from everyone @1kbwChambers #L500Awards

[1KBW Chambers @1kbwChambers]

Chambers is delighted to welcome Joseph Landman and Charles Richardson as new tenants following their successful completion of pupillage. Click here to find out more about Joseph https://t.co/PHMEAeZIAG Charles https://t.co/dN3RL0Y7eT