Direct Access Barrister
Reagan Persaud
Direct Access Barrister
Reagan Persaud
My children law practice means I have experience of cases involving child custody disputes, domestic violence issues, the involvement of social services, shared-care arrangements, parental alienation and relocation disputes. I also have experience of disputes over where children go to school and whether they should be allowed to medically transition.
I understand the high tensions involved in such cases and the need to be a supporting ear as much as a fearless laywer in court.
I have been ranked as a leading barrister in the Legal Directories for a number of years. Recent entries below:
Chambers & Partners 2025 – “Reagan is beyond excellent. She is an all-rounder. Her advocacy skills are focused and sharp, her preparatory work is second to none and her written work is concise, accurate and fair.”
Legal 500 2025 – ‘Fierce and flawless in her advocacy, she approaches all her cases with vigour. With Reagan on your side, you’re in safe hands.’
Legal 500 2024 – ‘Reagan is a robust advocate who goes above and beyond.’
Legal 500 2023 –‘Reagan is a force to be reckoned with – extremely capable and diligent. She is fierce, confident fearless in court.'
Area of Law
Family
I practice in children law, which is sub speciality of family law.
As a result of being so niche in my practice, I have acted in complex cases where I have represented parents, children and wider family members in lengthy fact-finding hearings, dealt with contested hearings in the High Court and tricky final hearings involving ongoing criminal proceedings/allegations and and children witnesses when children have made allegations.
I have also appeared in the Court of Appeal in a successful appeal.
What sort of work do I do?
I deal with cases where child custody arrangements and/or major decisions for children (e.g. their schooling, their gender identity, moving to another location/country, etc.) require legal advice and/or representation in court. Anyone fighting to have a relationship with their child or minor relative and/or to have decisions made that are right for those children requires effective representation on these matters. I have profound experience in this particular area of practice and I understand how important these decisions are for the people I represent.
Who do I work for?
Parents, grandparents, special guardians and anyone else who is seeking to have a relationship with their children and to have best interest decisions made for them.