Anita Thind

Anita graduated in 1987 having read Law at Bristol and was admitted to the Inner Temple the same year. She was called to the Bar in 1988 and completed pupillage in Birmingham. She undertook child protection research in Seattle, Washington from 1988 to 1989. Previously a member of chambers in Northampton and Peterborough, Anita joined St Mary’s in 2014.

Anita recently acted in High Court care proceedings where the father was a member of an extreme terrorist organisation who had made threats to kill the mother and children. The case contained classified and highly sensitive material and involved issues relating to Special Branch, Tipstaff, and The Identity and Passport Service.

She was instructed in private law proceedings for the mother in a case where the parents of a hearing child were profoundly deaf. The mother suffered from difficulties relating to drugs, alcohol and depression and a secured shared residence arrangement was put in place.

Reported Cases

A Child (Threshold: Inflicted Injury and Domestic Abuse) [2019] EWHC 3662

A Child (Threshold: Inflicted Injury and Domestic Abuse) [2019] EWHC 1511

C (A Child) [2012] EWCA Civ 535

O M (Children) v Local Authority & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 1405

G (A child) (Contempt: Committal) 2003 1 WLR 205

'Anita is an exceptional barrister, in both her advocacy and case preparation. She works incredibly hard and is dogged in her determination to put the very best case for her client. Anita is a brilliant advocate, she is confident and measured under pressure and she is very good at thinking on her feet.' (The Legal 500 2025)

‘Anita is well respected in the local area. She is comfortable in court, and her cross-examination is robust and thorough.’ (The Legal 500 2024) ‘Anita is an excellent source of knowledge and support on a complex case. She is approachable and friendly and provides clear legal advice. Her attendance notes are helpful, and she also feeds back directly to the client department, so they understand what is expected of them.’ (The Legal 500 2023)

‘A persuasive advocate who is excellent in her preparation and dealing with vulnerable clients.’ (The Legal 500 2021)

'Particularly strong on care proceedings' (The Legal 500 2020)

'Well known for handling high-net-worth finance cases and public law cases' (The Legal 500 2019)