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