Professional Practice

Almost exclusively in the field of children law. Private law children involving cases with an international element, in which questions of jurisdiction or enforcement of foreign orders arise, cases of child abduction (Hague and non-Hague), as well as international and internal relocation cases. Extensive experience in public law matters involving legally or factually complex issues, as well as those in which there are international issues, or where jurisdiction is challenged. Also instructed in applications concerning vulnerable adults, and those with mental incapacity in the Court of Protection, and in applications for forced marriage protection orders.

• Recommendations

  "Roshi provides good advice and strong advocacy, and is a very reassuring presence in difficult circumstances." "Roshi is a brilliant children's practitioner, who is firm, tough and not afraid of a fight." "She's very good with clients, really accessible and very thorough in her work." "Roshi is a robust advocate loved by clients for her strong approach." "She is also a lovely person to deal with and someone who provides excellent client care."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Roshi is incredibly knowledgeable, brilliant with clients, and picks up the key issues straight away."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Roshi is a fantastic children's practitioner, who is calm, unflappable and incredibly focused under pressure. She never loses sight of the detail and is really hands-on," and "Roshi is very good at confining her submissions to the issues that matter and at standing her ground," and "Always very considered in her advice and reliably well prepared".

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Reassures clients, takes her time and is methodical. She gives you a lot of confidence." "Roshi is able to communicate often complex legal principles to clients in a calm, comprehensive manner, and is good on issues that are often difficult to resolve and highly emotive. She puts child needs first in any proceedings, and is always there with practical solutions." "Roshi is thoroughly prepared, succinct, clear and well reasoned. She gets to grips with cases quickly."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

• Notable Cases

  • Re A (A Child)
    [2014] EWHC 604
    
  • A v A
    [2013] EWHC 3554
    
  • Re S
    (A Child) [2013] EWHC 1295
    
  • FQ v MQ
    [2013] EWHC 4149
    
  • L B Lewisham v DM
    (January 2012) (Family Law Journal)
    
  • Re B (Children)(Relocation Jurisdiction)
    [2008] EWCA Civ 1034
    
  • Local Authority X v MM (no 2)
    [2007] EWHC 2003
    
  • Local Authority X v MM (an adult) & Anor (no 1)
    [2007] EWHC 2689
    
  • V v V (Children)(Intractable Contact Dispute)
    [2004] EWHC 1215
    
  • Re: H (Abduction: Child of 16)
    [2000] 2 FLR 51