Akta Chipalkatty

Barrister (Call Date: 2007) Contact Clerk
Akta Chipalkatty

Akta is always accommodating and will do what she can. She always drafts documents for you and ensures documents are ready for a hearing so that the court case can progress well. She always liaises directly with the client department to give clear guidance/legal advice on each case. She is always approachable.”

Legal 500 (2023)

Akta, who joined East Anglian Chambers in November 2016 from chambers in the Temple, specialises in private and public law family cases. Her practice encompasses all aspects of child and family law with particular emphasis on complex private and public law cases, child abduction, Hague Convention and BIIR, in all of which she has considerable expertise.

Akta is often instructed in Children Act matters involving difficulties with contact, domestic abuse, safeguarding issues, children exhibiting with unexplained injuries, parental alienation, and/or where there are immigration/overseas elements.

She acts for local authorities, parents and children’s guardians in proceedings involving domestic violence, sexual abuse, non-accidental injury and chronic neglect.

Regarded as an accomplished problem solver and noted for her well-considered arguments, Akta is commended for her straightforward approach and succinctness in court.  She is acknowledged as an effective communicator who can be relied upon to provide firm and fair advice, particularly when representing vulnerable clients.

Languages
Akta is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi.

Publications/Articles

Interview with Times Online:

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/akta-chipalkatty-the-bar-can-be-an-incredibly-flexible-profession-for-women-q9w2c79xj68

Cases

K v B [2014] EWHC B7 (Fam) – Application under the Hague Convention by mother for the summary return of her son, aged 15 years 6 months, to Hungary following his wrongful retention by the father. In view of the child’s objections to a return, the application was declined

Akta has been a regular contributor to Family Law Week

Legal 500 and other endorsements

Legal 500 – 2023
‘Akta is always accommodating and will do what she can. She always drafts documents for you and ensures documents are ready for a hearing so that the court case can progress well. She always liaises directly with the client department to give clear guidance/legal advice on each case. She is always approachable.’

Legal 500 – 2022
‘Akta is very good at problem-solving and takes a pragmatic approach to cases.  She is brilliant at putting clients at ease and reassuring them whilst still giving them firm and straightforward advice.’

Legal 500 – 2021
‘Impresses with her pragmatic approach to matters.’

Legal 500 – 2020
‘Pragmatic, collaborative and fantastic with clients.’