‘Baljinder is a fearless advocate who fights for her client’s best interests. She is able to see to the heart of complex matters quickly and easily providing practical and helpful advice. She is a meticulous advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law.’
Legal 500, 2024
Experience
Year of Call: 1996
Education
LLB (hons) (Warwick)
Languages
Conversational Punjabi
Profile
Baljinder specialises in all areas of children law. She is regularly instructed in both public and private law proceedings.
Baljinder has a particular expertise in cases of non-accidental injuries including child fatalities, sexual abuse and factitious illness behaviour. She frequently cross-examines experts on complex medical evidence.
She has a wealth of experience in cases involving parental alienation, domestic abuse and coercive control, and emotional abuse. She is also instructed in cases with an international element.
Baljinder has a particular interest in cases involving children and / or parents with special needs, including those on the autistic spectrum. She has written and lectured on the importance of understanding the law on special educational needs in public law proceedings.
Baljinder has also appeared for local authorities and children in secure accommodation and DOLS applications.
Baljinder regularly appears against Kings Counsel in complex cases. She has a reputation for being a focused and tenacious advocate who holds her own in Court.
Baljinder sat on the executive committee for the Association of Lawyers for Children from 2018 to 2021.
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children
Western Circuit
Recommendations
‘In my long career, I’ve been lucky enough to meet some remarkable people. Baljinder Bath is a remarkable person. Kind, tenacious, generous-minded and very concentrated on what will help a client. Practical and clever. Nothing is too difficult for her. An absolute pleasure and privilege to know and work with her.’
Simon Bruce
Directories
‘Baljinder goes above and beyond for her clients.’
Legal 500, 2025
‘Baljinder is a fearless advocate who fights for her client’s best interests. She is able to see to the heart of complex matters quickly and easily providing practical and helpful advice. She is a meticulous advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law.’
Legal 500, 2024
‘Baljinder’s strength is her attention to detail, knowledge of the law and tenacity. Her advocacy is of the highest standard, always robust focused but respectful.’
Legal 500, 2023