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Family law barristers

The specialist direct access family law barristers that we work with at Clerksroom Direct deal with all aspects of family law and have specialist knowledge of the different courts, judges and tribunals that they appear before.

They appreciate the sensitivity and importance attached to family law disputes and have extensive experience of helping direct access clients through what can be a stressful and emotionally challenging process.

Clerksroom Direct is the best place for members of the public to quickly find and instruct barrister's online, supported by our dedicated helpline.

Our aim is to provide you with as much information as possible to help you make an informed choice. Obtaining a quote from a barrister is completely free. You only pay for the service if you decide to instruct the barrister directly.

Child contact arrangements/orders Child abduction and custody Leave to remove and abduction of children The 1996 hague convention Parental alienation Prohibited steps orders Domestic violence Non-molestation orders Parental responsibility Wardship and adoption applications Care proceedings Appeals to the high court

Our family law barristers

Adal Ibrar

Adal is a specialist family and criminal law barrister. He accepts instructions to advise and represent direct access clients in relation to all manner of proceedings before the family and criminal co... Adal is a specialist family and criminal law barrister. He accepts instructions to advise and represent direct access clients in relation to all manner of proceedings before the family and criminal courts and can be relied upon to offer pragmatic and realistic advice, supported by very forthright advocacy in court hearings. He graduated university with a First-Class Bachelor's degree in Psychology and was awarded the Graduate Diploma in Law by the University of Law. He went on to complete the Bar Professional Training Course at the City Law School and was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. Adal speaks fluent English, conversational Urdu and Punjabi. He has extensive experience in working with clients in the Asian community whose first language is not English. Read more Read less

Oriel Hinds

Oriel is a family law and civil litigation specialist of over 30 years' standing. He is based in London but happy to accept instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to proceedings anyw... Oriel is a family law and civil litigation specialist of over 30 years' standing. He is based in London but happy to accept instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to proceedings anywhere in England and Wales. Read more Read less

Nadeem Aslam

Nadeem Aslam is a highly experienced Barrister and Solicitor Advocate, authorised to conduct litigation. Called to the Bar in 1999, Nadeem travels throughout England and Wales to represent his clients... Nadeem Aslam is a highly experienced Barrister and Solicitor Advocate, authorised to conduct litigation. Called to the Bar in 1999, Nadeem travels throughout England and Wales to represent his clients in the Family Court, Magistrates and Crown Courts, County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as appearing at Tribunals and Coroners’ Inquests. He provides one point of contact from start to conclusion of a case, going above and beyond his clients’ expectations. Read more Read less

Balahl Khan

Balahl has a broad practice, focusing on a combination of family law and civil litigation (including property and contract). He is based in London, though is instructed nationally in order to provide... Balahl has a broad practice, focusing on a combination of family law and civil litigation (including property and contract). He is based in London, though is instructed nationally in order to provide his clients with the very best service irrespective of geographic limitations. Balahl accepts instructions to advise and represent clients throughout proceedings from initial hearings and interim hearings all the way through to contested Fact-Findings, Final Hearings and Trials. Read more Read less

Stephane Osborne

Stephane has a foundation and knowledge base in all areas of private family law (children), property (especially landlord and tenant), business and commercial law. His straightforward and approachabl... Stephane has a foundation and knowledge base in all areas of private family law (children), property (especially landlord and tenant), business and commercial law. His straightforward and approachable style, excellent handling with lay clients and commercial awareness make for an outstanding combination. He is unambiguous in his advice and strives to achieve clear communication with his clients, setting ambitious but realistic goals. Stephane holds a judicial position as a Deputy District Judge in the County Court. Read more Read less

Paul Dipré (Barrister) LTD

Paul Dipré is an accomplished advocate with 30 years' experience specialising in family law and company, commercial, property and chancery disputes. A fluent Italian speaker, Paul has previously worke... Paul Dipré is an accomplished advocate with 30 years' experience specialising in family law and company, commercial, property and chancery disputes. A fluent Italian speaker, Paul has previously worked in-house for law firms in both Italy and England and brings with him a wealth of knowledge gained in a wide range of cases. Paul is on the committee of the British Italian Law Association and has spoken on English law issues in Italy on a number of occasions, as well as assisting the author of an Italian language book on the English system of civil courts. Read more Read less

Mark Monaghan

Mark Monaghan is an experienced barrister specialising in family law, both children and financial settlement. Mark is based in the North West, so is ideally placed to cover hearings in the county cour... Mark Monaghan is an experienced barrister specialising in family law, both children and financial settlement. Mark is based in the North West, so is ideally placed to cover hearings in the county courts in Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and the surrounding area but he is also very happy to travel further afield for suitable cases. Read more Read less

Ahmed Malik

Ahmed has an established legal practice with wealth of experience in several areas of law. He practiced both as a legal executive and a solicitor for over 18 years before becoming a barrister in 2008... Ahmed has an established legal practice with wealth of experience in several areas of law. He practiced both as a legal executive and a solicitor for over 18 years before becoming a barrister in 2008 to fulfill his long term ambition as a higher Court advocate. He is a general civil practitioner but specializes in Family, Property, Immigration and Regulatory proceedings (including those against professionals). He is a realist with a good appetite for challenges. He is friendly, approachable, easily accessible and conscientious about his professional obligations towards both his lay and professional clients. Read more Read less

James Osborne

James is an experienced family law and general commercial barrister. His core practice areas include commercial, family, property and costs, but he offers solid experience across a broad range of rela... James is an experienced family law and general commercial barrister. His core practice areas include commercial, family, property and costs, but he offers solid experience across a broad range of related civil areas including trusts, wills and probate and Court of Protection. Read more Read less

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Use our simple online platform to tell us about your case or call us and talk with one of our knowledgeable and friendly advisors.
Our clerks will discuss your requirement and obtain all the details they need to find the right barrister to help you.

Provides expert legal opinion and advice.
Represents you in court, at a mediation or arbitration.

Use our straightforward online card payment platform.
If you get stuck, call our friendly helpline to make your payment.

Meet your barrister in person, over the phone or via zoom – whatever works best for you.
Receive specialist advice on your case or get representation as required.

Why choose Clerksroom Direct?

Honest, professional advice

You can directly instruct a Family law barrister who is suitable for your case. You’ll receive honest, expert advice based on the strengths or weaknesses of your case.

Fast and effective legal assistance

Cutting out third parties is a quicker and cheaper way to communicate directly with a barrister. Once instructed, you will be able to contact your barrister by phone, email, Zoom, or another agreed method.

A fixed fee, without any surprises

Set your budget, and our barristers will work to a fixed fee, making things easy for you. You won't be charged for each phone call, and you won’t need to worry about hidden costs.

“I called Clerks Room Direct in February and two days later one of their barrister’s Stephen David, was representing me in court. Stephen did an excell...” “I called Clerks Room Direct in February and two days later one of their barrister’s Stephen David, was representing me in court. Stephen did an excellent job for me at very short notice. From my first phone call to Rory I felt that I was in safe hands.” Read more Read less

Ruth Clark

“The speed and quality of the service from Rory was astounding. I was recommended Anthony Cutler, an extremely qualified, competent expert to discuss m...” “The speed and quality of the service from Rory was astounding. I was recommended Anthony Cutler, an extremely qualified, competent expert to discuss my matter and advise me and had a telephone consultation within 24 hours.” Read more Read less

Natalie Ryan

Our expert team

Our friendly team of public access clerks are experts in getting to the details of your case, and finding the right barrister to represent you quickly, efficently and within your budget.

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Sam Morgan Public Access Senior Clerk

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Family law focused FAQs

If you've got a question, our FAQs might help. But if you still need assistance, we're happy to talk. Call now on 0800 755 5535

A barrister can provide expert legal opinion and advice, draft legal documents, attend court as your advocate and represent you at a mediation or arbitration. Barristers are experts in the law and provide a high level of skill when advocacy is required to present your case to a Court or Tribunal. Most barristers do not conduct litigation but, if required, we are able to provide some who are now approved to do so by the Bar Standards Board. We can advise who is best placed to help you once we have reviewed your enquiry.

Barristers are remarkably cost-effective due to their low overheads. Our barristers mainly work from home which helps to reduce costs further. Many people who have instructed barristers directly have commented favourably regarding the cost of doing so. There is no duplication of work, therefore costs are not duplicated. Barristers' fees are often up to 42% cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

Most barristers will be happy to provide a fixed fee quote or work to a budget as set by you. Please don’t be afraid to ask if a piece of work can be completed for a set price. We welcome the challenge.

Clerksroom Direct offers the opportunity to create a free account, log in and browse the profiles of over 1000 Public Access accredited barristers located in England and Wales. We offer full national coverage for all civil courts in England and Wales. You search profiles and review the information provided, preselect up to three barristers and then either invite the barristers to provide a fee quote for your enquiry or suggest a fee and see if the barrister is willing to do it for the fee you propose. Barristers will contact you through the portal to say they either accept, reject or wish to quote a different fee. You remain in total control of the service via your login. Once you accept a quote, payment is made via our online card payment system and the barrister is then committed to the fee and timescale you have agreed. If you have any questions, please do let us know. Once agreed between you and the barrister, the barrister will issue a client care letter setting out the fees, timescale and terms on which the service is offered. Once accepted by you, prepayment is requested using our secure online payment portal. As soon as the barrister has agreed the terms with you and payment has been made, the barrister will undertake the work requested.

You deal directly with the barrister and you will be able to discuss the matter by phone, email, Skype or any other agreed method. Dealing directly with a barrister tends to be much quicker than going through a solicitor as the only parties involved are you and your barrister. A normal turnaround time for legal advice is seven days but it can be far quicker if needed.

Barristers are legal experts who normally specialise in a limited range of areas of law. Using an expert means you have the right answer quickly.

The rules governing the instruction of barristers changed in 2004 to allow members of the public to instruct directly. Most barristers do not want to deal with clients directly, preferring the traditional route of working with solicitors. This has meant that little advertising has been undertaken to market the service directly to private or business clients which has resulted in limited media publicity. We continue to work with approximately 20,000 solicitors in England and Wales but we also welcome the opportunities provided by the Public Access rules.

Yes. There are now companies who provide finance for barristers' fees. One example is Legal Cost Finance - https://www.legalcostfinance.co.uk

Legal aid can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal. You’ll be asked general questions about your legal problem and your financial situation.

All information submitted to the Clerksroom Direct portal is confidential and highly secure. You will receive an automated email response to your enquiry asking you to verify your email address. Once confirmed, you will have a secure link to the portal and only you and your chosen barrister will have access to the information provided. Your details will never be disclosed to a third party without your prior agreement, nor will you receive unsolicited communications from Clerksroom Direct. Clerksroom Direct holds a valid secure site certificate.

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Why choose Clerksroom Direct?

Go direct to save on solicitors’ fees
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1000+ barristers: all direct access specialists
Save up to 42% with fixed costs