The members of 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Jaqueline Julyan S.C.Jaqueline Julyan S.C. was a brilliant and fearless advocate, deeply respected by colleagues and clients alike. She was also a breath of fresh air - warm, funny, generous, and full of life. Those who knew her well will remember not only her professional excellence, but also her friendship, kindness, and wonderful sense of humour.Jaqueline was joint head of the Family Law Team at 5 St Andrew’s Hill. She was a graduate of Stellenbosch and Cambridge Universities. She was called to the South African Bar in 1986 and took silk in 2004. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales in July 2009 and, in South Africa, sat as an Acting Judge of the High Court.Jaqueline is a former chair of the International Bar Association Family Law Committee and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.Jaqueline specialised in international family law and was an acknowledged expert in the field, highly skilled across all aspects of complex domestic financial and child-related matters. Jaqueline’s ability to skillfully navigate through the most difficult of cases was what really set her apart.Jaqueline will be hugely missed at the Family Bar in both the UK and South Africa. Our heartfelt sympathies and very best wishes go to her family.
