Qualified in 2013
Bilal read Law at university and was called to the Bar in 2013 by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Prior to joining us in 2021, Bilal at a leading national firm. During his tenure, he led a successful team of solicitors and senior lawyers, playing a pivotal role in the rising success of the company, building a brand that was synonymous for quality and professionalism. Since turning to independent practice at the Bar, Bilal accepts instructions across all facets of family law - child arrangements, financial settlement and injunctive remedies.
Family (financial settlement)
Family (child arrangements)
Family (non-molestation and occupation orders)
Financial Remedies (Divorce & Financial Disputes)
Bilal has extensive experience representing clients in financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce and separation.
He can be instructed to provide representation at:
He regularly advises and represents clients in cases involving:
Bilal is particularly experienced in needs-based cases where housing provision is central, ensuring that the court focuses on realistic property values, borrowing capacity, and the welfare of any dependent children.
Child Arrangements Orders
Bilal regularly represents parents in private law children disputes, including:
He has extensive experience in:
Bilal is experienced in conducting cross-examination in sensitive hearings and advancing clear welfare-based submissions under section 1 of the Children Act 1989. He is accustomed to cases involving litigants in person and ensures proceedings remain focused and fair.
Non-Molestation & Occupation Orders
Bilal regularly appears in urgent applications for protective injunctions, including:
Bilal has represented both applicants and respondents in cases involving allegations of domestic abuse, coercive control, harassment and exclusion from the family home. He understands the urgency and emotional sensitivity of such matters and provides clear advice on evidential thresholds, proportionality, and likely outcomes.
Called to the Bar in 2013
Bilal has completed bespoke, commercially focused courses adapted from leading international business schools, including Harvard, INSEAD, and London Business School. These experiences, combined with his background at a law firm, give him valuable insight into the commercial and operational pressures solicitors face, enabling him to offer pragmatic, commercially viable solutions.
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