Fatima Bakare is a Direct Access barrister specialising in commercial and civil litigation, with strong experience in money claims, debt recovery, housing and property, and personal injury. She delivers pragmatic, client-focused solutions from pre-action through to trial.
Core areas: money claims & debt, insolvency, housing & landlord/tenant, possession & repossession, professional negligence, personal injury
Acts for both claimants and defendants across England and Wales
Leverages her background as former solicitor to combine legal insight with practical commercial sense
Fatima provides representation and advice in the following areas:
Civil litigation & property disputes
Money claims, debt recovery & insolvency
Housing law, landlords & tenants
Possession & repossession proceedings
Professional negligence claims
Costs disputes, assessments & case management
Personal injury: public liability, occupiers’ liability, employers’ liability, road traffic accidents, travel claims
Fatima Bakare brings a wide-ranging civil practice and deep technical knowledge to each matter. Before moving to the Bar, she worked as a solicitor, which gives her an acute understanding of client needs, case budgeting, risk management, and solicitor–barrister collaboration.
Civil Litigation & Debt Recovery
Regularly instructed in money claims, debt recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy matters
Proficient in obtaining charging orders, handling possession and repossession cases, and guiding clients through enforcement procedures
Delivers strategic assessments and tailored litigation plans
Housing & Property Disputes
Advises in landlord & tenant disputes, both residential and commercial
Handles possession claims, rent arrears, lease interpretation, and co-occupation disputes
Skilled at navigating the overlap between property law and civil litigation principles
Professional Negligence & Costs
Accepts claims against professionals (e.g. solicitors, surveyors) where breach of duty is alleged
Handles costs disputes, case management, and cost assessments competently and efficiently
Personal Injury
Acts for clients in public liability, occupiers’ liability, employers’ liability, road traffic accidents, and travel claims
Drafts pleadings, valuates claims, advises on settlement vs trial strategy, and conducts hearings and trials
Approach & Working Style
Known for crafting pragmatic solutions that balance legal accuracy and commercial reality
Goes the extra mile to unearth arguments that advance client cases
Strong communicator with clients and instructing solicitors, helping demystify legal process
Delivers realistic, upfront guidance on case strengths, risks and costs
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