Experience

Ashleigh is a specialist family law barrister, her main areas of expertise include financial remedies, private law children matters, care proceedings and domestic abuse.

Ashleigh is also appointed as a qualified legal representative in cases involving cross examination of vulnerable parties and witnesses.

Ashleigh approaches her work with diligence, empathy and a commitment to excellence for her clients.

Prior to commencing her career at the Bar, Ashleigh worked as a paralegal at renowned law firms STEWARTS and Expatriate Law. Throughout this period, she assisted in various high-profile cases gaining invaluable experience in a diverse range of high-net-worth financial matters and children matters, including those with jurisdictional complexities. Notably, Ashleigh had the opportunity to contribute to cases presented in both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

News & Cases
publications
The Pathfinder Scheme and Practice Direction 36Z: A New Approach to Private Law Proceedings.
In this article Ashleigh Herbert explores the Pathfinder Scheme and Practice Direction 36Z as a new approach to private law proceedings.
Ashleigh Herbert
cases
Re C (A Child) (Care Proceedings – Publication of Judgment)
This judgment considers the legal principles regarding publication of judgments in particular the naming of a local authority and police force following the withdrawal of care proceedings.
Ashleigh Herbert

Professional Memberships

Family Law Bar Association
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

Education

BPTC, BBP (Very competent)
LLB (Hons), University of Reading (First Class)

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