Arrin is a specialist Family Law barrister. She has been named and ranked as a leading practitioner in the Legal 500 UK directory for the past three editions (2023, 2024 and 2025).
She has many years of experience in both Private and Public Law children proceedings, but now has a specialist and dedicated practice in Private Law children proceedings. She also undertakes all aspects of family Injunctive proceedings.
Arrin is recognised as having an approachable and accessible manner. She is skilled at putting her clients at ease and will thoroughly explain matters, providing clear, practical and realistic advice.
In the courtroom she is a robust and effective advocate. She prides herself on comprehensive preparation of all of her cases, has an eye for detail, and works hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for those she represents.
Arrin has appeared at all levels up to and including the High Court. She has been led by, and appeared against, King’s Counsel. She is regularly involved in serious, complex and challenging proceedings and is adept at handling such cases.
Arrin is an experienced and well regarded Private Law children barrister, dealing with proceedings at all levels from the Magistrates Court to the High Court.
She handles a variety of cases including applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Enforcement Orders.
Arrin is frequently instructed in highly contentious disputes involving allegations of domestic abuse, harm to children, alienating behaviours, substance misuse and mental health difficulties. She is well equipped to handle cases which involve Rule 16.4 Guardian appointments and detailed expert evidence. Owing to Arrin’s background and experience in Public Law children cases, she is also accustomed to dealing with cases where the local authority are involved with the family.
Arrin provides advice, assistance and representation to parents, extended family members and other interested parties. She prides herself on excellent client care and is very good in establishing a strong rapport with those she represents.
Arrin is sensitive to the needs of each client, robustly presenting their position, whilst providing practical and pragmatic advice having regard to the circumstances of each case.
Whilst Arrin’s practice now primarily focuses upon Private Law children cases, she has many years of experience in dealing with Public Law children work including Care, Supervision, Placement and Special Guardianship applications.
Arrin has represented local authorities, parents, extended family members, guardians and children in cases involving the following issues:
In 2018 Arrin appeared in the High Court as Junior Counsel for the mother (led by Stefano Nuvoloni KC of No5 Chambers) in the reported case of A Local Authority v A Mother & Ors (Fact-Finding) [2018] EWHC 2054 (Fam).
Arrin has experience of working with vulnerable clients, including parties with cognitive functioning difficulties requiring the assistance of the Official Solicitor. She is adept at compassionately and diligently handling such circumstances to achieve the highest level of client care.
Arrin provides advice, assistance and representation for all aspects of Injunction proceedings, including applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders under the Family Law Act 1996. She acts for both applicants and respondents at all stages of proceedings from first hearings to contested final hearings.
Arrin is sensitive to the needs of each client, robustly presenting their position, whilst providing practical and pragmatic advice having regard to the circumstances of the case.
| Arrin has received the following testimonials from her professional and lay clients:
“Arrin’s dedication and tenacity in complex children’s cases is exceptional. She goes above and beyond to deliver an outstanding service to both instructing solicitor and client, and has an incredible capacity to absorb detail to provide considered and careful advice on legal, practical and strategic issues. I would thoroughly recommend her.”
“Her legal knowledge and ability to deal with complex cases is outstanding. She is a hardworking, robust advocate and her attention to detail is excellent. Highly recommended for private Children Act proceedings. She exceeds expectations and her skill compares with more senior barristers. She is approachable and receives very positive feedback from clients.”
“Arrin took over the brief on a private law children matter at the last minute. Despite this she was well prepared and confident, putting the client instantly at ease. She had a great manner in court and was particularly adept at dealing with a difficult litigant in person. The client was very impressed.”
“Arrin has exceptional attention to detail and is extremely diligent when preparing cases. She is a resilient advocate and is excellent at representing clients with learning disabilities.” |
As part of the ongoing programme ‘The Voice of The Child’ No5 Barristers’ Chambers Family Group will be reconvening on Wednesday 18th September to discuss…
No5 Family Group would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Private Children Seminar at Malmaison, Birmingham on 14th March 2024. Talks were provided…
As part of the ongoing programme ‘The Voice of The Child’ No5 Barristers’ Chambers Family Group will be reconvening on Wednesday 18th September to discuss…
No5 Family Group would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Private Children Seminar at Malmaison, Birmingham on 14th March 2024. Talks were provided…
