Direct access barrister
Zubair Mughal
Barrister · Demstone Barristers · Called 2016
"Zubair took on my child arrangement case, he was well prepared we spoke at length before and after the hearing. Zubair was excellent in preparing my case and arguing the points cross examined cafcass, I can safely say...
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About Zubair
"Zubair took on my child arrangement case, he was well prepared we spoke at length before and after the hearing. Zubair was excellent in preparing my case and arguing the points cross examined cafcass, I can safely say without his expertise and experience I wouldn't have got the result. Highly recommended for anyone who is having issues with child access. I now have a court order and been granted regular direct and indirect access to my children." - Direct access client
With the experience of over 900 hearings, Zubair has significant in court experience. His approach is highly professional, yet compassionate and conscientious.
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Children Act and domestic abuse
Zubair regularly acts for clients in complex private law fact-finding hearings, involving allegations of parental alienation and serious physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. He takes a particular interest in cases which present complex facts, and where parental alienation is alleged.
Financial remedies and divorce
Zubair accepts instructions to appear at all stages of financial remedy proceedings in modest value cases, including FDAs, FDRs and final hearings. He is also experienced in cases involving applications for maintenance pending suite (MPS), and legal services payment orders (LSPO).
He accepts instructions to draft opinions and documents relating to all areas of family finance.
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My approach
Zubair escalates the odds of getting a favourable verdict by spending ample time with his clients, allowing him to thoroughly and diligently understand and advance the positions of his clients.
He offers a free 10 minute initial consultation, during which he seeks to understand your case and offer a quote for his services.
Once instructed, Zubair approaches family law cases in two stages: 1) He first spends the necessary time to meticulously analyse the case papers, 2) Thereafter, he escalates the odds by spending ample of time with the client to understand their position, and advise them on it, if necessary.
About me
Zubair's practice is based in a set of barristers' chambers in London. He does however travel to most parts of England and Wales, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Cardiff to represent his clients.
Notable cases
Reported cases: PJ v HB [2023] EWHC 3400 AB v CD (Child Arrangements Orders: Children over 16) [2025] EWFC 12
Professional & academic
LLB (Hons) - Birkbeck, University of London
Bar Qualification - City, University of London
Accredited mediator
What clients say
(…) He explained the issues succinctly and clearly and immediately identified the important point upon which the appeal was eventually allowed. His client had actually already been deported to Holland and had come back for the appeal. His client was immediately detained when he arrived back in the UK, so there were those added complications. He was extremely well prepared and made everyone feel at ease. (…) (Judge)
Areas of practice
Direct Access means you can instruct Zubair directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
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