Jay Banerji
Call 2001
Legal 500, 2025
Jay is a senior junior specialising in family and children cases. He is one of only 8 junior counsel ranked as Tier 1 in his field by the Legal 500, where he is described as ‘intelligent’, ‘a brilliant communicator’, and ‘a class act’.
Jay often appears against King’s Counsel, whether led, or as sole counsel.
Jay has a heavyweight public law practice. Jay frequently appears in the High Court, and is used to dealing with the most serious cases involving non accidental injuries, baby shaking cases, and allegations of forced marriage.
Jay is a regular speaker at seminars on these topics.
Reported cases
- Surrey CC and LV and FM and A, B & C [2023] EWFC 186
- CQ, DQ & EQ [2018] EWHC 3979 (Fam)
- F (A Minor: Secure Accommodation Resources) [2017] EWHC 2189 (Fam)
Jay is experienced in all aspects of children law, including arrangements for where children live, and who they spend time with.
Jay has particular experience dealing with cases involving parental alienation.
Jay also deals with leave to remove applications, including leave to remove to India, Hong Kong and Israel.
Jay is frequently instructed by professional people, including barristers and solicitors. Jay understands the importance of rigorous confidentiality, and a high level of client service.
Jay deals with abduction and other cross border matters, whether under the Hague Convention or otherwise.
Jay has dealt with an extremely complex Article 11 case (D v O) following the wrongful retention of a child in Poland.
Jay is currently instructed on a difficult point of jurisdiction and habitual residence, opposing the return of a child to China.
Reported cases
- A Local Authority v DZ & Ors [2022] EWHC 3705 (fam)
- D v O [2019] EWHC 3099 (Fam)
Jay accepts instructions to act for clients on a direct access basis.
Reputation & Awards
‘a brilliant communicator’, and ‘a class act’
Legal 500, 2024
‘Jay is a thorough barrister who quickly gets to grips with complex cases, and can manage clients’ expectations.’ – Legal 500, 2025
‘a brilliant communicator’, and ‘a class act’ – Legal 500, 2024
“always has a thorough grasp on the details of a case, no matter how complex, and he has a way of quickly focusing on the key issues.” – Legal 500, 2023
“A formidable advocate. he is tactically aware and forensic in his approach.” – Legal 500, 2022
“A class act: tactically astute, unfazed by judicial intervention, he handles witnesses with ease and is persuasive and polished in submissions. his smooth manner belies the deadly questions in cross-examination. a formidable opponent.” – Legal 500, 2021
“is counsel of choice for many solicitors who value his polished advocacy and exceptional client-handling skills” – Legal 500, 2020
“…both eloquent and intelligent – a class act” – Legal 500, 2018
“Brilliant communicator, who can be trusted to make the correct tactical decisions” – Legal 500, 2017
Education
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- University College, London, LLB, LLM, Laws
- Inns of Court School of Law
- Westminster School
Professional Memberships
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- Family Law Bar Association
- Inner Temple
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