Published: 17/06/2024 16:03
https://www.1kbw.co.uk/barrister/fatima-ismail/
Fatima Ismail is a barrister at 1 King’s Bench Walk. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law, including financial remedies and private law children. She has a particular interest in cases involving an international element.
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