Yasmine undertakes all levels of family work in both the private and public law sectors. She regularly appears on behalf of private clients in disputes over contact, residence, schooling and domestic abuse. In addition, she regularly acts in non-molestation order and occupation order disputes. Her public law practice is flourishing and includes appearing on behalf of local authorities, parents and Children’s Guardians. Yasmine has developed a strong practice in child law and takes a no-nonsense approach to family disputes, assisting parties to enable them to move forwards.
T v W [2017] Yasmine successfully argued against a residence application made by the applicant mother where safeguarding issues had been raised in respect of Class A drug and alcohol usage. A drug test confirmed the respondent father had tested positively for Class A drug use. Despite this, Yasmine successfully argued that the child was best placed in the care of the respondent father, contrary to the views of the social worker. The hearing and evidence by the parties unearthed malpractice by the local authority and was referred to the Designated Family Judge for further investigation.
SGC v F & F [Re R] [2017] Yasmine successfully represented the Local Authority and obtained an interim care order in respect of a 16-year old who was beyond parental control. Yasmine successfully argued against the Guardian and the second respondent father who opposed the interim care order.
WCC v W [Re M] [2017] Yasmine successfully represented the child in opposing the Local Authority’s application for a recovery order to return the child back to a residential unit they had been staying in. Yasmine had to depart from the Guardian’s view in the case who supported the child being placed back in the residential unit. A recovery order was granted, but the child was placed into foster care.
In-house training
Yasmine delivered in-house training to a local family-law firm on the topic of Domestic Abuse Remedies.
Clerks:
Michael Harding
E: michael.harding@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0302
Julie Hathway
E: julie.hathway@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0305
Marcus Harding
E: marcus.harding@albionchambers.co.uk
T: 0117 311 0314