Introduction

Rabia is an experienced and accomplished family law specialist at 33 Bedford Row., recognised as a Leading Junior [Legal 500]  She has extensive experience in all areas of family work – specifically care proceedings, private law, financial remedies (including Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 & TOLATA) and Family Law Act proceedings. She regularly represents clients at all court levels and is noted for her meticulous advocacy and attention to detail.  She is known for her client focused approach, her calm and effective manner with her clients and commended for her communication skills. Rabia is praised for her ability to explain complex legal matters in a simple and concise way to the lay client, putting them at ease and having a calming influence on them.

Public Law Proceedings
Rabia is regularly instructed to represent parents, the Local Authority, and the Child in a range of Public law proceedings – specialising in particular matters involving:

• FII
• NAI
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual harm
• Dols proceedings
• Inherent jurisdiction

Private Law Proceedings
Rabia also has extensive knowledge and experience in Private Law Child arrangements, including:

• International relocation
• Abduction
• Parental alienation
• Domestic violence
• Control/coercion
• Sexual offences
• s47 LA investigations

Financial remedy 
In matrimonial finance, Rabia has experience in advising on needs-based cases, ring fenced assets and non-disclosure and dissipation of assets. She has acted for clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes. She is a skilled negotiator and is instructed in each stage of proceedings. Rabia is often instructed to advise and represent clients in respect of cohabitee claims, and TOLATA proceedings.

Family Law Act Proceedings 
Rabia has extensive experience in part IV applications ranging from NMO’s, Occupation orders, transfer of tenancy applications within the context of occupation orders & contested hearings

Rabia is accredited to accept instructions via Direct Access.

Rabia is also a freelance advocacy lecturer for BPP Law School and a Senior Tutor with Lincoln's inn, where she regularly tutors in both criminal and civil matters at the Inn's weekend advocacy courses. 

Testimonials from clients

Recognised in Legal 500 [2024/2025] as a Leading Junior, Rabia has been recognised as a skilled and client orientated barrister, with proven experience of dealing with vulnerable clients. 

‘Rabia took a huge load off my shoulders in using her excellent knowledge and expertise in a pragmatic way to steer the case in the right direction and to get an excellent result. I also liked  the way she used her interpersonal skills effectively with the other barristers and clients alike – all with some humour which we all need in this type of job!’ [solicitor]

 'Rabia is my go to counsel when it comes to dealing with vulnerable clients. She handles clients with empahty, compassion and so that they feel heard, which is an invaluable skill’ [Legal 500]. 

'Ms Mir's cross examination was superb and I was so impressed as always with her approach and demeanour. By far the best advocate in the room and her client was lucky to have her.' [Judge in a complex care case, involving rape allegations]

'Rabia's fearless representation is a reflection of the very best of the Bar' [co counsel] 

''Rabia's empassioned and flawless submissions persuaded the Judge to rule against all the other parties.' [Co Counsel at an interim removal hearing]. 

Languages

Rabia is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.

Direct Access

Rabia is accredited to accept work under Direct access, also known as Public access, in suitable cases. In order to instruct Rabia on a Direct access basis, contact the clerks on +44 (0) 20 7242 6476 or at clerks@33bedfordrow.co.uk. 

Transparency Notice

Rabia’s entry on the Barristers' Register can be viewed by clicking the link here  

The Legal Ombudsman's decision data website can be found here, and the Bar Standards Board who regulate Rabia have their website here.

Rabia can be instructed via her clerks at 33 Bedford Row by professional, licensed access and/or lay clients, in order to obtain a quotation for legal services.  Her clerks' contact details are at the bottom right of this webpage (please click on the image) and/or via clerks@33br.co.uk or 0207 242 6476.

Rabia accepts, where appropriate, publicly funded work and Conditional Fee Agreements (including Partial CFAs).

Rabia’s most commonly used pricing models for privately funded work, are:

(a) for specific drafting work - a fixed fee;

(b)  for specific hearings;

(c) for other work - hourly rates.

Rabia's fees are based on an hourly rate of £385 plus VAT per hour.  This is indicative only and may vary depending on various factors - please ask for a quotation.

Rabia’s fees for a first Dispute Resolution Appointment in financial proceedings start from £1800 plus VAT, per hearing. For whole day and/or final hearing rates, please contact the clerks directly. 

Rabia is VAT registered and VAT is charged on her fees, where applicable.  Rabia’s VAT Registration Number is: 317232724

Rabia has professional indemnity insurance cover for all types of legal services she supplies to the public and businesses.

Email Policy: If an email is received by Rabia after 6pm, it will not be deemed as read until 9am the following business day. 

Direct access: Rabia accepts Direct Access and Public Access work. While Rabia can draft documents, and advise and guide a Direct Access/Public Access client, the Direct Access/Public Access client will need to issue proceedings, file documents at court, and serve documents on other parties themselves. The scope of Rabia’s services should be discussed with her clerk.

A website called Legal Choices is run by the frontline legal regulators. It can be a good source of information for those looking to instruct a lawyer.

Cancellation Policy - We understand that in some cases matters settle or are vacated at the last minute, negating the need for a hearing. When a booking is made in Counsel’s diary, whether or not the brief has actually been delivered, if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the hearing 100% of the brief fee will apply. This is to provide remuneration both for the preparatory work undertaken by Counsel and the inability to undertake further hearings.

Rabia acts in accordance with Chambers data retention policy and she acts in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.