Family Law
Filip's expertise is in providing advice and representation in family law cases, especially in private law children and domestic abuse matters. In particular, he has experience of cases involving domestic violence allegations, alienating behaviours and Cafcass/ Social Services involvement. Though robust and passionate in his advocacy, Filip is always approachable, compassionate and well-attuned to his clients' needs.
Areas of Law:
- Children Matters (Private and Public)
- Non-Molestation & Occupation Orders
- Financial Remedy
- Finance, Divorce and Cohabitees
Additional Areas
Filip also has an interest in Housing law and is keen on developing a practice, and gaining further experience, in the same. He is, therefore, eager to accept instructions in this area where appropriate.
Languages
Native speaker of Bulgarian and also speaks German, Russian and French at a high level.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- MA Philosophy (Distinction), University of Buckingham
- LLM Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
- LLB (2.1) King's College, London
Award
- Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the University- 2021, University of Buckingham
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Filip Bakardzhiev will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Filip 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 Filip 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 Filip
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.