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Hari is particularly sought after for family cases, both public and private law, which have an international element due to her extensive immigration law background (‘Chambers and Partners’ recommended her, over a number of years, as a leading junior for immigration work). Such instructions include unlawful retention and removal of children from the jurisdiction. Her manner and handling of vulnerable clients also makes her a popular choice for representing people via the Official Solicitor or women who have been the subject of significant abuse such as forced marriage. Hari also has great experience with cases involving sexual abuse, extremely serious non-accidental injuries/attempted murder of the child, fabricated illness and serious neglect. She is also regularly instructed by National Youth Advocacy Service and on behalf of CAFCASS to represent children in complex residence and contact proceedings. The complexity of her practice is such that she has been led by Queens Counsel in several cases and also regularly appears, without Queens Counsel, in cases where one or more parties have instructed leader. An example, of a recent such case has been TE v SH and S [2010] EWHC 192 which received extensive media attention.

Called 1995; Inner Temple; junior to Midland Circuit (2003-04), Midland Circuit Training Officer (2004-08), Member of the Bar Council Public Affairs Committee (2004-07, 2009-10). Publications of note: ‘Children Giving Evidence in Family Proceedings: Time for a Change’ (co-author), ‘Family Law Journal’.

Punjabi and working knowledge of Urdu and Hindi.

Midland Circuit; South Eastern Circuit; Family Law Bar Association.

LLB (Hons); LLM (Medical Law); BVC.