Adeeba Naseem

Adeeba is a highly regarded international family lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience advising on complex family and children law matters.

She has developed a distinguished practice in high-value, high-risk and cross-border disputes, with particular expertise in cases concerning children. Her work frequently involves multiple jurisdictions, difficult questions of international law and jurisdiction, and urgent applications requiring decisive strategic judgement.

Adeeba regularly acts in the High Court and Court of Appeal and is widely recognised for her expertise in international children law. She is frequently instructed in sophisticated and sensitive cases involving international child abduction, relocation, wrongful retention and the recognition and enforcement of foreign orders.

Her experience includes:

International child abduction and wrongful retention Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention proceedings Inherent jurisdiction cases involving non-contracting states International relocation and stranded spouse cases Schedule 1 Children Act applications Recognition and enforcement of foreign orders International adoption and surrogacy Complex medical treatment cases involving children Divorce and financial proceedings with an international dimension Care proceedings, domestic abuse and forced marriage cases.

Adeeba acts for a diverse international client base, including high-net-worth individuals, expatriates and foreign nationals. She is particularly valued for her ability to navigate legally and factually complex cases with clarity, discretion and strategic focus, while remaining acutely sensitive to the personal and reputational issues that often arise in international family disputes.

Her approach combines rigorous legal analysis with strong advocacy and a clear focus on securing the best possible outcome for her clients, whether through negotiation, urgent protective measures or contested litigation.

Her standing within the profession has also been reflected in nominations for leading industry awards both as a lawyer and Family Law Partner. She is a Family Law Advanced Panel Accredited and ICACU panel supervisor for international child abduction matters.