Adv Hena Vissian > The 36 Group > London, England > Barrister Profile
The 36 Group Offices
Gray's Inn, 4 Field Court
London
WC1R 5EF
England
- Set Profile
- Go to...
Adv Hena Vissian
Work Department
36 Family
Position
Hena is reputed to be a tenacious advocate, who takes a sensitive yet robust approach whilst being mindful, down to earth and child-focused with clients. Hena is well respected by those who instruct her and the court alike.
Hena is well known for her forensic analysis and thorough preparation of cases. She has extensive experience cross-examining experts, professional and other witnesses assisted by her early career at the Criminal Bar where she regularly appeared in trials concerning rape, sexual assault and historical sexual abuse.
She represents parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors alike with particular expertise in:
- Sexual abuse including rape and familial abuse
- Non-accidental /inflicted injury
- Cases involving individuals with learning difficulties (and the use of Intermediaries)
- Cases involving cultural conflict
Hena is experienced and regularly accepts instructions in matters involving:
- Non-accidental injury
- Sexual abuse (including familial abuse and rape)
- Fabricated and/or induced illness
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Deprivation of liberty
- Chronic neglect and abuse
- Domestic violence
- Cultural conflict
- Forced marriage and honour based violence
- Drug and Alcohol misuse
- Clients with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Clients with mental health difficulties
- Hearing impaired families
- Concurrent criminal proceedings
Career
Called 2002
Memberships
Midland Circuit Women’s Forum – Vice Chair
Social Mobility Committee – Member
Lincoln’s Inn
Midland Circuit
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 6Hena Vissian – The 36 Group ‘Hena is the consummate professional and always prepared for every case. She has a detailed grasp of her area of law and is able to quickly and accurately ascertain the issues in a case. Her advocacy skills and cross examination skills are exceptional. She swiftly updates her instructing solicitor and is generous with her time and knowledge.’