Dedicated Family Law Barrister Delivering Clear Advice & Strong Representation
Providing expert legal advice and representation in family law matters across London and England. Whether you need assistance with divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, or international family disputes, Seema Kansal offers practical, strategic, and client-focused legal support.
Experienced Family Law Barrister Committed to Practical Solutions
Seema Kansal is an experienced Family Law Barrister practising from FOURTEEN Chambers in London. She advises both solicitors and members of the public through the Direct Access scheme, providing representation across a wide range of family law matters.
Her practice includes divorce, financial remedy proceedings, child arrangements, international family disputes and domestic abuse injunctions. Every case is approached with careful preparation, strategic thinking, and a practical focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
Clients value her clear communication, attention to detail, and compassionate approach during what are often emotionally challenging situations. Whether representing clients in negotiations or appearing before the Family Court, High Court, or Court of Appeal, Seema is committed to delivering high-quality legal representation tailored to each client's circumstances.
Called to the Bar in 2007 by Middle Temple, she holds a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of York and completed her professional training at BPP Law School. She was awarded the Harmsworth Scholarship by Middle Temple and is recommended in the Legal 500.
Professional Experience
- Over 17 years of experience in Family Law
- Regularly instructed in complex financial remedy disputes
- Extensive advocacy before the Family Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal
- Direct Access Barrister accepting instructions from members of the public
- Experienced in cross-border family law and jurisdiction disputes
- Instructed in matters involving trusts, business assets, pensions and disputed disclosure
A Practical and Client-Focused Approach
Every family dispute is unique. Seema works closely with each client to understand their circumstances, explain the available legal options in plain English, and develop a strategy that protects their interests.
Her objective is not only to achieve the best legal outcome but also to reduce stress by providing straightforward advice and responsive communication throughout every stage of the case.
Directories note her rigorous preparation, forthright advice and the trust clients place in her. She is regularly retained once instructed and has been led by silks in complex family law matters.
What sets the representation apart
Exclusive focus on family work — finance, children and international disputes.
Prospects explained in plain English. Realistic expectations from the outset.
Advocacy from first appointment through to final hearing and appeal where needed.
Instruct a barrister directly under the BSB Public Access scheme.
Fees agreed in advance. Fixed fees available for defined stages of work.
English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi — for clients who prefer those languages.
Instructed by solicitors and Direct Access clients in London and nationally.
Directories consistently note rigorous preparation and attention to detail.
Professional Memberships & Status
Specialist representation across family law
Divorce
Expert representation throughout divorce proceedings, helping clients protect their legal and financial interests.
Learn more →Financial Remedies
Advice on the division of matrimonial assets, pensions, businesses, property and maintenance.
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Applications relating to child arrangements, parental responsibility, relocation and specific issue orders.
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Representation in Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders to ensure immediate legal protection.
Learn more →International Family Law
Cross-border child disputes, international relocation, jurisdiction issues and Hague Convention applications.
Learn more →Direct Access
Instruct a family law barrister directly — without a solicitor — under the Public Access scheme.
Learn more →Focused on Results. Committed to Clients.
Legal disputes involving families require sensitivity, clarity and practical solutions. Every client receives honest advice, realistic expectations, and dedicated representation from the initial consultation through to the final hearing.
Need Advice From an Experienced Family Law Barrister?
Whether you require advice on divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, or international family law, expert legal support is available.