Having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Michael Greenhalgh and Caroline Shields, Hafsah is accepting instructions across a broad range of practice areas.
Hafsah has acted for both defence and prosecution on cases ranging from dangerous driving, commercial burglary and sexual assault. Hafsah has secured acquittals in the Crown Court and most recently successfully persuaded a judge to deter from imposing a custodial sentence following a series of breaches of a Suspended Sentence Order. Hafsah has also observed serious RASSO and grooming trials during her pupillage and undertaken judicial marshalling.
Hafsah is regularly instructed on many cases above her Call and has been praised for her professionalism and client care skills. Hafsah builds rapport quickly with clients from all backgrounds, leading to individuals requesting her representation for future hearings and repeat instructions.
Prior to joining the Bar, Hafsah worked at West Yorkshire Police, presenting numerous Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) applications at court as a Protection Order Caseworker. Hafsah has successfully persuaded judges in cases of violence or threats of violence between parties, resulting in Protection Orders being granted. Hafsah works effectively to time constraints, in preparing and presenting emergency DVPO applications. Hafsah received a Distinction for her LLM dissertation, comprising of a Practice Note for prosecutors and the police on prosecuting forced marriage offences. Hafsah analysed the first case in the UK where both parents were convicted for forced marriage offences, under s.121 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Hafsah has a culturally-sensitive understanding of cases involving forced marriage, ‘honour’ based abuse and the complexity of familial relationships.
Hafsah previously volunteered in local youth and community engagement work for over 6 years. Hafsah co-hosted a knife crime workshop for young people following a local stabbing, and facilitated events supporting vulnerable individuals in Leeds. Hafsah has developed a unique insight into youth crime from this work. Hafsah was awarded the Regional Scholarship at BPP and was selected for the Lincoln’s Inn Pupillage Foundation Scheme.
Hafsah welcomes instructions in both criminal defence and prosecution work.
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Having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Michael Greenhalgh and Caroline Shields, Hafsah is accepting instructions across a broad range of practice areas.
Hafsah has acted for the Local Authority in a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) case, where all five family members consented to FMPOs being made. Hafsah has recently represented a father in public care proceedings involving alleged injuries. Hafsah has experience cross examining expert witnesses and has appeared in multiple final hearings in private family cases. Hafsah regularly secures favourable results in both Family Law Act and Children Act proceedings. Hafsah is particularly skilled in coming to favourable agreements between parties concerning contact with children and ensuring clients feel heard and at ease.
Hafsah is regularly instructed on many cases above her Call and has been praised for her professionalism and client care skills. Hafsah builds rapport quickly with clients from all backgrounds, leading to individuals requesting her representation for future hearings and repeat instructions. Hafsah was also a noting junior to Charlotte Worsley KC in a finding of fact hearing involving sexual abuse allegations. Hafsah was appraised for her excellent manner with clients and steely determination.
Hafsah has observed large scale cases involving multiple trusts, care proceedings, final hearings, interim care orders, non-accidental head injury and Fabricated Induced Illness. Hafsah has worked collaboratively with her supervisor. She has researched points of law relating to Lucas directions, pool of perpetrators and previous allegations, as well as drafted submissions and cross examination for experts on injury causation and hair strand testing. Hafsah has attended CPD training on drug testing and has knowledge of how tests are conducted, used and analysed.
Prior to joining the Bar, Hafsah worked at West Yorkshire Police in both the pre-charge advice team and as a Domestic Violence Protection Order Caseworker. These experiences further Hafsah’s insight on cases involving children, child neglect and domestic abuse. From reviewing the witness statements, non-molestation orders, involvement of social care, school records and photographs, Hafsah has experience seeing the multi-agency intersection between the police, social workers and family barristers in cases involving children. Hafsah presented numerous Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) applications at court as a Protection Order Caseworker. Hafsah has successfully persuaded judges in cases of violence or threats of violence between parties, resulting in Protection Orders being granted. Hafsah works effectively to time constraints, in preparing and presenting emergency DVPO applications. Hafsah received a Distinction for her LLM dissertation, comprising of a Practice Note for prosecutors and the police on prosecuting forced marriage offences. Hafsah analysed the first case in the UK where both parents were convicted for forced marriage offences, under s.121 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Hafsah has a culturally-sensitive understanding of cases involving forced marriage, ‘honour’ based abuse and the complexity of familial relationships.
Hafsah previously volunteered in local youth and community engagement work for over 6 years. Hafsah facilitated events supporting vulnerable individuals in Leeds. Hafsah was awarded the Regional Scholarship at BPP and was selected for the Lincoln’s Inn Pupillage Foundation Scheme.
Hafsah welcomes instructions across all areas of Family and Court of Protection.
Contact Hafsah’s clerks
Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604
Paul Foster on 0113 213 5209
Arnela Siranovic on 0113 213 5212
Having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Michael Greenhalgh and Caroline Shields, Hafsah is accepting instructions across a broad range of practice areas.
Hafsah recently represented P via their accredited legal representative in a case involving an individual with dementia, who is deprived of their liberty under a DoLS authorisation. This case involved competing interests, best interest considerations and multiple family members who wished to be heard. Hafsah has regularly undertakes continued professional development in CoP, writing a case analysis on Re A (Covert Medication: Closed Proceedings) [2022] EWCOP 44 and assisting Caroline Shields (Head of Court of Protection team) in PSQB’s recent CoP panel event. This event brought together best practice and lively discussion between CoP solicitors, academics and barristers.
Prior to joining the Bar, Hafsah worked at West Yorkshire Police in both the pre-charge advice team and as a Domestic Violence Protection Order Caseworker. Hafsah works effectively to time constraints, in preparing and presenting emergency DVPO applications. Hafsah received a Distinction for her LLM dissertation, comprising of a Practice Note for prosecutors and the police on prosecuting forced marriage offences. Hafsah analysed the first case in the UK where both parents were convicted for forced marriage offences, under s.121 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Hafsah has a culturally-sensitive understanding of cases involving forced marriage, ‘honour’ based abuse and the complexity of familial relationships.
Hafsah previously volunteered in local youth and community engagement work for over 6 years. Hafsah facilitated events supporting vulnerable individuals in Leeds. Hafsah was awarded the Regional Scholarship at BPP and was selected for the Lincoln’s Inn Pupillage Foundation Scheme.
Hafsah welcomes instructions across all areas of Family and Court of Protection.
Contact Hafsah’s clerks
Paul Foster on 0113 213 5209
Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604
Having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Michael Greenhalgh and Caroline Shields, Hafsah is accepting instructions across a broad range of practice areas.
Hafsah has undertaken a noting brief on an inquest involving infection, perirenal abscess and urosepsis. Hafsah also shadowed Assistant Coroner Nadim Bashir on two jury inquests involving a police pursuit and a death in prison, as well as assisting the team at Hull Coroners’ Court in hearing preparation.
Hafsah undertook training on the open and closing of inquests, reviews on Civica Coroners and documentary inquests with Area Coroner for Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lorraine Harris. These cases involved a range of medical and accidental causes. Hafsah has developed a first-hand insight into each stage of the process, for example where a case is referred, when a post-mortem is issued, an investigation with histologist is completed, an inquest is opened, conclusions are made and when an inquest is closed.
Prior to commencing pupillage, whilst working at West Yorkshire Police, Hafsah has developed an interest and an awareness of professional discipline and police misconduct.
Contact Hafsah’s clerks
Madeleine Gray on 0113 202 8603
Having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Michael Greenhalgh and Caroline Shields, Hafsah is accepting instructions across a broad range of practice areas.
Hafsah has completed in house Chambers’ Training Programme on Financial Remedies (written and delivered by Head of Finance and Deputy District Judge Karen Lennon) and kept abreast of law and practice in this area via continued professional development. Hafsah is able to take on instructions in family finance cases.
Contact Hafsah’s clerks
Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604
Paul Foster on 0113 213 5209
Arnela Siranovic on 0113 213 5212