Ebun Sanusi

Ebun Sanusi has a mixed practice in family, Court of Protection, housing, property, civil and public law.

Ebun’s family practice encompasses domestic violence injunctions, public and private family law, and family finance. Ebun practised as an in-house barrister acting for various local authorities, developing substantial expertise in public children law proceedings. She has appeared in all tiers of the family court, up to and including the High Court.

Ebun has a keen interest in public law matters, inquiries, as well as administrative and local government law. Ebun previously worked for the Government Legal Department, where she worked on a range of matters, including advising central government departments and defending judicial review proceedings.

Before joining the Bar, Ebun founded a social enterprise supporting single parents.

Ebun accepts instructions in all chambers’ practice areas.

If you would like more information about Ebun’s practice, please contact her clerks or call +44 (0)20 7405 6114.

Family law

Ebun represents and advises parties in public and private Children Act proceedings, as well as a broad range of Family Law Act matters. She acts at all stages of proceedings.

Ebun’s practice includes:

Care and supervision orders
Adoption orders
Child arrangement orders
Prohibited steps orders
Specific issue orders
Fact-finding hearings involving allegations of domestic abuse
Orders under the Family Law Act 1996 (non-molestation orders and occupation orders), and
Financial remedy orders.

Ebun approaches her cases with professionalism, care and sensitivity, particularly in complex and emotionally demanding proceedings involving children and vulnerable adults. She combines a measured and analytical approach, maintaining a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.

Recent cases :

Ebun represented the local authority in care proceedings involving serious allegations of non-accidental injury.
Ebun acted for the local authority in a four-day contested final hearing, involving allegations of neglect and failure to protect. Ebun successfully secured final orders in the local authority’s favour.

Previous advocacy experience: During pupillage, Ebun handled immigration judicial review matters on behalf of the Home Office and appeared for the Home Secretary in oral permission hearings at the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).

Client testimonials

‘It was such an honour and privilege to witness [Ebun] as a professional in court a few weeks ago. I thought [she was] amazing. [She was] professional, clear, and clearly knew [her] case and where [she] wanted to go, as every part of [her] questioning flowed well… [She was] powerful in that room.’ Client in family proceedings February 2026

‘I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing Ebun was in court. She really made me feel at ease and helped make what could have been a very stressful experience so much better for me. Ebun gave me great support throughout the whole process, and I truly appreciated how calm, reassuring, and professional she was. It made a big difference to how comfortable I felt on the day.’ Client in family proceedings March 2026

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