Civil Litigation & Disputes
Fatima regularly receives instructions in regards to the recovery of debt claims, breach of contract matters and negligence claims.
She has dealt with all manner of hearings from interim applications, applications for strike out, case management as well as conducting trials.
Qualifications
- Qualification PGDIP Law 2004
- Legal Practice Course 2005- 2006
- Admitted as a Solicitor 2011
- Solicitor - Advocate 2017
- Called to the Bar (Middle Temple) 2018
Personal Injury
Fatima has a wealth of experience in all areas of personal injury where she has acted for both claimant and defendant. She is able to assess the merits of a case, draft court documents, advise on the value of the claim, deal with all court hearings including preparation for and attendance at trial.
Fatima welcomes instructions on the following types of personal injury case:
- Public Liability
- Occupiers Liability
- Employers Liability
- Road traffic accidents
- Travel Claims
Housing
Fatima has experience in dealing with possession, mortgage repossession, trespass and housing disrepair, representing both landlords and tenants.
She also provided advice on nuisance matters, succession claims and dealing with issues in respect of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Money Claims & Debt
Fatima welcomes instructions in relation to:
- Money Claims
- Debt Recovery
- Contract disputes
- Charging orders
Inquests
Fatima has experience in representing bereaved families at inquests dealing with some of the most sensitive matters and is looking to develop her practice in this area.
Costs
Fatima has experience in dealing with costs disputes and has received instructions regarding cost case management and assessment.
Testimonials
Fatima Bakare was very pleasant and attentive to my issue and she came up with a brilliant plan that worked in a short time. She is 100% recommended.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Fatima Bakare will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Fatima has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Fatima can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Fatima
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.