Sana Mushtaq
Call 2011 | Deputy Head of Chambers | Barrister
About
Sana was appointed as deputy head of chambers in March 2024.
Sana is a passionate, skilled, tenacious and meticulous advocate.
Her initial practice encompassed only criminal law, undertaking both defence and prosecution work. She then moved to family law, having always had equal interest in this field and now exclusively practices in all areas of public and private childcare law specialising particularly in complex private law matters involving domestic and sexual abuse, child abuse, intractable child arrangements disputes, internal and external relocation applications and injunction proceedings.
Sana has developed a firm reputation for her forensic advocacy and sound case preparation.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Sana worked as a civil advocate and legal assistant within the housing and family department of councils. Shortly after being called to the Bar, Sana completed an internship at the Islamic Human Rights Commission where she wrote published articles. By way of legal volunteer work, Sana has been a panel list member of the Waltham Forest Youth Offending Team for several years and worked as a trained volunteer for the National Centre of Domestic Violence.
She provides tailored advice, robust representation and works to ensure her clients are placed in the best possible position. She is personable, approachable, quickly able to attune to the needs of her clients and commits to client care. She is often specifically requested by both professional and lay clients. Sana is also qualified to take instructions through Direct Access.
Private Law Children
Public Law Children
Local Authority
Domestic Violence & Injunctions
Matrimonial Finance and Divorce
Bar Professional Training Course – The College of Law (University of Law)
LLB (Hons) – Queen Mary, University of London
Inner Temple
The Association of Muslim Lawyers UK
Fluent Urdu
Good working knowledge of Punjabi and Hindi
“Sana Mushtaq was amazing. She won my case for me. She has been very supportive throughout and helpful. Such a relief for me as its been a very stressful time but she took the stress away. I am thankful to her and all her team. I would recommend them to everyone.”
Gulwareena Gauhar
“Please express my gratitude to Counsel Sana Mushtaq for her patience and excellent work today.”
Bridges Solicitors
“I am writing to express my sincere thanks to Sana for the professional representation she provided my client. Sana’s responsiveness, hard work and patience has been greatly appreciated by myself and my client.”
Deton Solicitors
“Thank you so much for your efforts in helping me identify the most suited barrister for my case – I’m grateful of your recommendation of Sana Mushtaq who was a perfect fit. Below follows a review of my experience of having Sana represent me as Counsel for the 2 days final hearing.
I cannot recommend Sana Mushtaq highly enough – Despite taking on my case at very little notice and coming in at the tail end, she did an absolutely sterling job. Sana demonstrates exceptional dedication and thoroughness throughout the entire process. From our initial consultation, it was clear that Sana possessed a firm understanding of family law (and the nuances within) coupled with an impressive ability to grasp the intricacies of my case. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach were evident in every aspect of her work. Sana’s communication skills are outstanding. She kept me informed at every stage and explained legal terminology in layman language which was refreshing. Her professionalism and calm but firm demeanour provided much needed reassurance during a stressful time. In court, Sana’s advocacy was nothing short of brilliant. She presented my case with clarity and conviction. Her ability to think on her feet, and respond effectively to unexpected developments was truly impressive, continuously pushing forward to make the points needed. Thanks to Sana’s expertise and hard work, the hearing concluded in a day instead of the allocated two. I am incredibly grateful for her support, and would highly recommend Barrister Sana Mushtaq to anyone in need of top notch legal representation.
Thank you.”
Sadaf Rayworth
“We would like to appreciate Counsel, Ms Mushtaq for representing our client in connection with the court hearing of 28 April 2022, at the Family Court at Central London. She did an amazing job and the case has been settled at the first hearing without wasting time and resources in further court proceedings.
We will be very happy to give her further instructions in future on family law cases because of her efficient and great representation.”
Elegant Solicitors
SANA MUSHTAQ
Year of Call 2011 – Deputy Head of Chambers
Sana is a passionate, skilled, tenacious and meticulous advocate.
Her initial practice encompassed only criminal law, undertaking both defence and prosecution work. She then moved to family law, having always had equal interest in this field and now exclusively practices in all areas of public and private childcare law specialising particularly in private law matters involving domestic and sexual abuse, child abuse, intractable child arrangements disputes, internal and external relocation applications and injunction proceedings.
Sana has developed a firm reputation for her forensic advocacy and sound case preparation.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Sana worked as a civil advocate and legal assistant within the housing and family department of councils. Shortly after being called to the Bar, Sana completed an internship at the Islamic Human Rights Commission where she wrote published articles. By way of legal volunteer work, Sana has been a panel list member of the Waltham Forest Youth Offending Team for several years and is a trained volunteer for the National Centre of Domestic Violence.
She provides tailored advice, robust representation and works to ensure her clients are placed in the best possible position. She is personable, approachable, quickly able to attune to the needs of her clients and commits to client care. She is often specifically requested by both professional and lay clients.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- Bar Professional Training Course
- The College of Law (University of Law) – LLB (Hons) – Queen Mary, University of London
Sana Mushtaq was amazing. She won my case for me. She has been very supportive throughout and helpful. Such a relief for me as its been a very stressful time but she took the stress away. I am thankful to her and all her team. I would recommend them to everyone.Gulwareena Gauhar
Dear Eustace Please express my gratitude to Counsel Sana Mushtaq for her patience and excellent work today. Kindly pencil her in for the crown court sentencing.Ozzie Osaze Agho, Bridges Solicitors
Dear Sirs, I am writing to express my sincere thanks to Sana for the professional representation she provided my client. Sana’s responsiveness, hard work and patience has been greatly appreciated by myself and my client.Amelia de Lima, deton solicitors
Dear Eustance,
Thank you so much for your efforts in helping me identify the most suited barrister for my case – I’m grateful of your recommendation of Sana Mushtaq who was a perfect fit. Below follows a review of my experience of having Sana represent me as Counsel for the 2 days final hearing.
I cannot recommend Sana Mushtaq highly enough – Despite taking on my case at very little notice and coming in at the tail end, she did an absolutely sterling job. Sana demonstrates exceptional dedication and thoroughness throughout the entire process. From our initial consultation, it was clear that Sana possessed a firm understanding of family law (and the nuances within) coupled with an impressive ability to grasp the intricacies of my case. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach were evident in every aspect of her work. Sana’s communication skills are outstanding. She kept me informed at every stage and explained legal terminology in layman language which was refreshing. Her professionalism and calm but firm demeanor provided much needed reassurance during a stressful time. In court, Sana’s advocacy was nothing short of brilliant. She presented my case with clarity and conviction. Her ability to think on her feet, and respond effectively to unexpected developments was truly impressive, continuously pushing forward to make the points needed. Thanks to Sana’s expertise and hard work, the hearing concluded in a day instead of the allocated two. I am incredibly grateful for her support, and would highly recommend Barrister Sana Mushtaq to anyone in need of top notch legal representation.
Thank you
Sadaf Rayworth
