Direct Access Barrister

Ummar Farooq Ahmad

Ummar practiced is a solicitor from 2013 to 2018 when he transferred to the Bar. He has experience in a range of family law matters, including child arrangements, abduction, wardship, care proceedings and matrimonial finances. He has represents both private clients and those receiving Legal Aid.

Ummar Ahmad ‘is a strong advocate for his client. He is a realistic advocate when dealing with other parties. He is very easy to work with whatever side he is on but uncompromising when it comes to advocating for his client.’ – The Legal 500 (Legalease) 2024

Transferred to the bar in March 2018 after practising as a Solicitor Advocate. Is experienced in working with clients from initial consultations to final orders and beyond. Can accept instructions from the general public under the Direct Access scheme.

Completed his training contract at TV Edwards LLP, a leading reputable Legal 500 regional firm, where he qualified in 2013. Thereafter he worked for two further Legal 500 firms.

Area of Law

Family

Paralegal from 2010 to 2011.
Trainee Solicitor from 2011 to 2013.
Solicitor from 2013 to 2017.
Solicitor Advocate from 2017 to 2018.
Barrister from 2018 to date.

What sort of work do I do?

A mixed portfolio of privately paying and legally aided clients;
Child abductions and wardship matters, including Dols;
Forced marriage and FGM matters;
Divorce and matrimonial finance cases;
Public Law matters including issues such as Fabricated or Induced Illness, Non-Accidental Injury, special guardianship and adoptions; and
Private Law proceedings including Child Arrangement Orders, Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders and Non-molestation Orders.

Who do I work for?

Ummar represents children, parents, grandparents, the wider family and local authorities.

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