Position

Saiqa is a specialist children law barrister, and skilled practitioner in all aspects of family law.

Saiqa regularly accepts instructions on behalf of local authorities, guardians and parents in both public and private law proceedings. Saiqa has a particular interest in cases involving serious injury to children, cases of serious sexual abuse and cases involving allegations of fabricated and/or induced illness (FII). Saiqa's practice also includes cases with an international element, involving children unlawfully removed from the jurisdiction.  Notable cases include:

RE I [2020] EWCA Civ 2021 RE B (Uncertain perpetrators) (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Civ 575 ZH v HS and Others (application to revoke adoption order) [2019] EWHC 2190 T (Children) (2014) EWHC 2164 Fam

Education

BA (Law Tripos) King's College, Cambridge 2003.  MA (Cantab) King's College, Cambridge 2007.

Mentions

London Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

LEADING JUNIORS6
Saiqa Chaudhry – New Court Chambers 'Saiqa is a measured and skilled advocate. She has a sensible head and a clear mind.'