Barbara Gonzalez-Jaspe is a family law barrister who practises across the Midlands.
Barbara attained her post-graduate Law degree (LLB) at the University of Birmingham and completed the BPTC having been awarded several prizes, including the advocacy scholarship from the University of Law and the Denise Pannick Scholarship from Gray’s Inn.
Barbara welcomes instructions in private law children matters and proceedings under the Family Law Act 1996. Barbara acts at all stages of the proceedings, including urgent hearings through to multi-day finding of fact and final hearings. Barbara also accepts instructions in public children’s law and financial remedy matters.
Barbara adopts a common-sense and solution-based approach and is client focussed in all aspects of her work. She is known for her communication skills and for developing a strong rapport with her clients, providing realistic but sensitive advice.
She is often instructed in high conflict contact disputes involving issues of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health and parental alienation that require robust cross-examination and in-depth analysis.
Barbara adopts a common-sense and solution-based approach and is client focussed in all aspects of her work. She is known for her communication skills and for developing a strong rapport with her clients, providing realistic but sensitive advice.
“Barbara dealt with a very complex (child sexual abuse) case which included a plethora of police disclosure and a 3-day fact find hearing. Despite the perpetrator being found not guilty in the crown court findings of sexual abuse, harassment and abusive behaviour were made against the other side all because of Barbara’s excellent advocacy skills. Barbara was extremely thorough in her preparation of this case and not just provided sound advice to the client she advised instructing solicitors to ensure that there was the best outcome for the client. I highly recommend Barbara for any complex case her style of work is exemplary.” – Lalli & Co Solicitors
“I instructed Barbara for on a number of cases, including a contested fact-finding hearing during highly disputed private law proceedings before a Circuit Judge. On this occasion my client was facing a series of serious unpleasant allegations against him. Barbara’s incredible preparation, determination, and combined with her persuasive and talented advocacy in presenting her cases allowed my client to receive the best possible outcome. The overall outcome was life changing for my client and lead to his child remaining in his care. Barbara is always a real pleasure to work with due to her approachable manner with clients and helpful communication with Solicitors, and always at the very top of Counsel I look to instruct for future hearings.” – Thornes Solicitors
