Call: 2009
Direct access
Family
Fiona has a thriving practice which includes all aspects of family law. She is known amongst solicitors for being sensitive and sympathetic when representing vulnerable clients or those who find their circumstances particularly challenging and upsetting. Within private law proceedings Fiona has represented mothers and fathers, and also grandparents and children, and she is known for her practical and sensible advice and for putting her clients at ease. She is experienced in representing parents, grandparents and children, as well as Local Authorities within care proceedings. Her practice includes cases involving issues of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, neglect and mental health difficulties, and also more complex cases involving non-accidental injury, modern-day slavery and honour-based violence. Her ability to get to the heart of the issues, with a level-headed approach, sees her receiving repeat instructions from a loyal base.
Regulatory and Professional Discipline
Fiona acts as Case Presenter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), dealing with interim and substantive hearings.
Crime
Fiona began her career at the Bar practising almost exclusively in magistrates courts, such that her experience of both prosecuting and defending has had a solid base from which to build. Currently she receives instructions primarily relating to traffic offences. She is valued for her integrity and compassion, and presenting her clients’ cases to the courts to ensure the most appropriate outcome.
Fiona is committed to excellence through advocacy and strives to always ensure the best outcome for those she represents.
Background
Having obtained a First Class degree and Masters in the field of English Literature, Fiona converted to law after a period of studying whilst working full time in a busy solicitors’ practice in Cardiff. Fiona was called to the Bar in 2009 and moved across the country to take up pupillage that same year. She was offered tenancy at East Anglian Chambers immediately upon completion of pupillage and after a number of years there moved to join chambers at 2-3 Hind Court. Fiona joined Six Pump Court Chambers in 2018.
Public Access Scheme
Fiona Williams is qualified to accept direct instructions from members of the public under the Public Access Scheme.
Information about the Public Access Scheme and how it works can be found on our Public Access page.
Recommendations
"Not only did she know the right thing to say at the right time but she also (rarer in my experience) knew when it was NOT necessary to say what lesser counsel could very well have said (in order to appease a difficult client), having clearly performed a great deal of capable work behind the scenes."
― Judge of the Family Court“I am impressed by her human kindness and her ability to reach involuntary clients and opposing parties. She went about her business with professionalism, and sound legal knowledge."
"Fiona remained child focused at all times as well as dealing with her role and commitment to her client.”
“Fiona is a focused and determined advocate who approaches her practice with commitment. Engaging in the court room and receptive outside, of it she is never afraid to fight her client’s corner.”
― SN, SolicitorAppointments
Recorder on South Eastern Circuit
Education
- BA English, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
- MA Critical and Cultural Theory, Cardiff University
- CPE – University of the West of England, Bristol
- Bar Vocational Course – University of the West of England, Bristol
Awards
- Prince of Wales Scholarship – Gray’s Inn – 2008
- Alan Fraser Award – Charter Chambers/Gray’s Inn – 2009
Memberships
- FLBA
- CBA
Latest news
11th November 2024
Fiona Williams has been appointed as a Recorder
Chambers is delighted to announce that Fiona Williams has been appointed as a Recorder with effect from 18 November 2024. Fiona’s appointment is greatly...
8th March 2024
Six Pump Court celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
Six Pump Court celebrates the remarkable women barristers in chambers who practise in all areas of law. This year they have achieved success at...
8th March 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 – Six Pump Court Chambers
Six Pump Court celebrates the remarkable women barristers in chambers who practise in all areas of law. This year they have achieved success at all levels with their diverse, busy and successful practices.
8th March 2022
International Women’s Day 2022 – Six Pump Court Chambers
Six Pump Court is proud to celebrate the women barristers in chambers who practise in all areas of law:
19th February 2021
Family Law Update Webinar – 25th February
Members of Six Pump Court will host this webinar which will provide a timely update on a number of topics relevant to the general family law practitioner.
20th April 2018
Fiona Williams joins Six Pump Court
Chambers is pleased to announce that Fiona Williams has joined Chambers Family Law team.
