Ms Naznin Islam > Chambers of Oba Nsugbe KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Ms Naznin Islam

020 7353 0711 n.islam@pumpcourtchambers.com

Position

Naznin specialises in public and private children law proceedings. She has particular expertise in cases involving international elements, including child abduction, forced marriage and relocation. Naznin also deals with complex matters involving domestic violence and sexual abuse, mental health and non-accidental injuries.

Prior to joining chambers in 2005, Naznin practiced from Tooks Court (Chambers of Michael Mansfied QC); headed an immigration department in a CAB; was Legal Advisor to AVID; and worked with the UNHCR in a consultancy role. Naznin further honed her human rights experience at the ECHR where she was employed as a lawyer at the invitation of the court.

Naznin’s considerable experience in immigration, crime and human rights often assists her in effectively dealing with issues arising from children law matters. She has represented local authorities, parents, children, other relatives and intervenors as well as sports and media personalities. Naznin regularly appears before all levels of court, including the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Career

Call: 2000

Education

• LLM Public International Law, UCL
• BA (Hons) History, KCL