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.