Barrister
‘Ummar is a bold advocate. He is always helpful, professional and thorough in his case preparation. He is excellent at building trust and respect with vulnerable clients.’ Legal 500 2025
Transferred to the bar in March 2018 after practising as a Solicitor Advocate. Is experienced in working with clients from initial consultations to final orders and beyond. Can accept instructions from the general public under the Direct Access scheme.
Completed his training contract at TV Edwards LLP, a leading reputable Legal 500 regional firm, where he qualified in 2013. Thereafter he worked for two further Legal 500 firms.
Areas of practice:
- A mixed portfolio of privately paying and legally aided clients;
- Child abductions and wardship matters, including Dols;
- Forced marriage and FGM matters;
- Divorce and matrimonial finance cases;
- Public Law matters including issues such as Fabricated or Induced Illness, Non-Accidental Injury, special guardianship and adoptions. Represents children, parents, grandparents, the wider family and local authorities; and
- Private Law proceedings including Child Arrangement Orders, Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders and Non-molestation Orders.
Direct Public Access
Qualified Direct Access barrister who is able to accept instructions directly from members of the public in suitable cases.
Enjoys food, travel and participating in sports – in particular boxing, running and swimming.
Directories
‘Ummar is a bold advocate. He is always helpful, professional and thorough in his case preparation. He is excellent at building trust and respect with vulnerable clients.’ Legal 500 2025
‘Ummar Ahmad is a strong advocate for his client. He is a realistic advocate when dealing with other parties. He is very easy to work with whatever side he is on but uncompromising when it comes to advocating for his client.’ Legal 500 2024
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Inner Temple
Languages
Urdu and Punjabi
