Jala has a busy family practice that encompasses Children Act matters (including care proceedings) and divorce and financial settlement. She is instructed on complex and high-value matters and adopts a reliably understanding and sensitive approach to her clients' instructions. Jala's advocacy in court is robust and effective; she has been described by her colleagues and clients alike as a fearless barrister.
Children Act
Jala's Children Act practice sees her accepting instructions on a wide variety of cases, including those featuring allegations of domestic abuse, public law (care proceedings) and adoption.
She has experience of the following issues in proceedings:
Jala accepts instructions to represents applicants and respondents throughout the duration of Children Act proceedings from First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments (FHDRAs) through to Final Hearings. She also welcomes instructions to deal with contested fact-finding proceedings.
Jala is experienced when it comes to advising and representing clients in relation to various injunctive remedies before the family courts including contested applications for non-molestation orders, occupation orders and prohibitive steps orders.
Divorce and Financial Settlement
Jala's divorce and financial settlement practice sees her representing clients throughout proceedings from FDA, FDR to Final Hearings. She has experience of dealing with the following issues in proceedings:
She has worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and is experienced in dealing with various cultural issues arising from divorce proceedings. Jala also accepts instructions on Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) cases.
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