Very prepared, willing to go the extra mile to reach a conclusion for the client, persistent, a confident advocate. Asha has a lovely manner with clients and explains things very clearly throughout the hearing.”

Legal 500 2021, Family and Children Law

Asha practises in all aspects of the law relating to children. Her expertise is strengthened by having worked in the Children’s Services Legal Department of a local authority in the South West prior to coming to the Bar.

In her current practice, Asha has experience of a number of complex private and public child law cases involving the full range of issues including allegations of physical and sexual abuse, inflicted injuries, intractable contact disputes and cases with an international element.

Asha often represents vulnerable parties with cognitive difficulties including through the Official Solicitor and those who require the assistance of an intermediary. She has completed the FLBA Vulnerable Witness Training.

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • University of Birmingham LLB Law with French – First class honours with distinction in spoken French
    • Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris Certificat de droit (Certificate of French Law) Mentions assez bien
    • Honourable Society of the Inner Temple – Ashworth Scholarship Major Exhibition Award and Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award
    • Asha has completed the FLBA Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • Asha Groves is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.