Natasha Khalique

Call 2017

khalique@exchangechambers.co.uk
0161 833 2722

Direct access qualified

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Practice Overview

Natasha is a specialist family law practitioner, accepting instructions across the full spectrum of family law and appearing in the Family Court and High Court. She was named as “Legal Professional of the Year” at the Manchester Young Talent Awards and won the “Legal Excellence Award” from Merseyside Junior Lawyer Division.

Natasha has consistently showcased not only her extraordinary legal acumen but also her profound empathy and care for her clients. Her ability to establish a rapport with her clients, make them feel seen, heard, and understood is truly commendable. Natasha’s attention to detail, preparation and ability to navigate complex legal arguments is beyond her years of call. She has an aptitude for tackling the most complex and challenging cases with poise and efficiency. Her dedication shines through. With swift, informed decision-making and sharp strategic thinking, she puts her clients at ease and ensures their interests are safeguarded, fostering trust and confidence in her professional capabilities.

Natasha has a busy and thriving practice. She is regularly instructed on Finance, Children and Family Law Act proceedings to ensure continuity of counsel for clients. Natasha accepts instructions via Direct Access.

Financial Remedy

Natasha is regularly instructed on FDAs, FDR and contested final hearings. Her cases have included:

  • s37 freezing applications
  • Committal applications and hearings
  • Pensions (NHS, Police and Armed Forces)
  • Dissipation of assets
  • Third party disclosure applications
  • Companies and property portfolios
  • High value assets in the UK and overseas (Southeast Asia)
  • s25 conduct arguments

ToLATA and Schedule 1

Natasha accepts instructions from clients pursuing or defending claims under ToLATA and Schedule 1 cases. She is familiar with the issues that present in the cross-over between the two applications if being made simultaneously. Natasha’s civil litigation gives her a keen interest in financial remedy matters and in particular the law relating to cohabitees and child maintenance. She has previously represented clients within Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (ToLATA) cases. Natasha has an in-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, which, coupled with her strategic thinking and forensic approach, gives Natasha a natural aptitude for cohabitation.

Private Children Law

Natasha appears on behalf of parents in:

  • International Children Law (abduction, applications for leave to remove to Hague and non-Hague Convention countries)
  • s8 Child Arrangements Orders
  • Prohibited Steps Order and Specific Issue Orders
  • Finding of fact hearings
  • Relocation (international and within the UK)
  • Injunction applications

Public Children

Natasha acts for Local Authorities, Parents and Guardians in:

  • Care and Supervision Orders
  • Applications for Special Guardianship Orders
  • Discharge of Care Orders
  • Adoption Applications/Leave to Oppose Adoption Applications/Leave to Revoke Placement Orders

Medical Sciences Background

Having a background in medical sciences gives Natasha an in-depth knowledge of medical concepts and terminology. This places her in a distinctive position to offer a unique perspective when dealing with medical aspects of cases. Natasha is able to decipher the nuances of medical records, critically analyse and review large volumes of medical information quickly. Natasha has a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team having worked at a GP practice and undertaken medical research at Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Institute of Child Health. Her attention to detail and analytical mindset makes Natasha well suited for cases involving medical scheduling and chronologies.