Sharan Bhachu

Since being called to the Bar in 1999 Sharan has developed a practice in all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on child protection work.

She is regularly instructed on behalf of parents, local authorities and children’s guardians and has developed a reputation for being straightforward and forthright. Sharan’s experience in public law is extensive, ranging from emergency protection orders to secure accommodation orders and discharging care orders. Similarly, her experience in private law is also wide-ranging and includes declarations of parentage and all aspects of abduction, Hague and non-Hague Convention related and Forced Marriage.

She has extensive experience of cases involving

• non accidental injuries(including where the injuries were caused by rare genetic mutations)/death of children,

• forensic analysis of often disputed expert evidence

• allegations of sexual, physical and non-accidental abuse

• factitious illness

• serious domestic violence.

• Forced Marriage and matters involving Honour Based issues.

• Hague and Non Hague Convention Abductions