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Jacqui Gilliatt

Jacqui Gilliatt

UK Bar 2026

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Four Brick Court
 Four Brick Court

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family: Children

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Baby shaking cases

Child abduction (including from local authority care)

Complex or conflicting medical evidence

Disability and education law

Disputes involving same-sex couples

Domestic violence

Fabricated allegations

Forced marriage and ‘honour’ violence

Human rights and human trafficking

Incest and international law

Intractable contact/residence disputes

Mental health and non-accidental injuries

Cases involving the Official Solicitor

Parallel criminal proceedings and parental alienation

Placement outside the jurisdiction

Sexual abuse, substance misuse, and addiction

Sudden infant death and unexplained deaths

Transgender issues

Career

Jacqui Gilliatt, our Joint Deputy Head of Chambers, is a seasoned family law barrister with over 30 years of experience. Her specialisation in children’s cases, including disputes involving parents, family members, and social services, is well-known. What sets Jacqui apart is her willingness to roll her sleeves up and step into the shoes of her clients and her readiness to accept direct access instructions. This empowers clients to engage directly with her.

Professional Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

Association of Lawyers for Children

Middle Temple

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Children - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Jacqui Gilliatt regularly handles a wide range of children's cases in the public law sphere. She is routinely instructed in matters involving issues of a serious nature, including those concerning allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, and drug and alcohol misuse.

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Strengths

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  • Jacqui was dedicated to the case and provided excellent service to me and my client.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • Jacqui is very experienced and able to pick up a case at short notice and represent the client to a very high standard.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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