Julia is extremely knowledgeable and well prepared.’ She is very methodical and her advocacy is brilliant.’ ‘Julia is a very calm advocate, but she gets out of the witness exactly what she needs.’ ‘She is very pragmatic and very down to earth. She is a really great lawyer’.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Julia specialises in children law, both public law and private law cases.

Her public law practice focuses on complex care cases. Recent instructions have included cases where the principle allegations were sexual abuse and/or inflicted injuries, as well as issues of neglect and addiction. She has appeared before Magistrates, District & Circuit Judges, High Judges and the Court of Appeal.

Her private law practice focuses on more complex matters, including allegations of significant domestic abuse, alienation and child abduction.

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Julia is experienced in public and private children law. ‘She is determined and calm in equal measure, and very reassuring with clients.’ ‘Julia has a very human approach to complex private law children cases.’ ‘She is a powerful advocate in children matters.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Family: Children

Julia will fight tooth and nail for a client. She has phenomenal intelligence and is a really good barrister.”

Chambers UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

I instruct Julia when I want to know the case will be looked after. she is a strong advocate.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, FAMILY & CHILDREN LAW

Julia is experienced in public and private children law matters. She’s diligent, focused, robust and excellent on her feet. She’s tenacious and hard-working, with an excellent eye for detail.”

Chambers UK 2020, Family & Children Law

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (Hons) (Law) (Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge)
    • BVC (ICSL)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association

  • Julia Belyavin 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.