KULJIT BHOGAL KC is a prominent female Sikh barrister in the UK and was appointed King’s Counsel (KC) in March 2023, the second female Sikh to achieve this status.
She is ranked as a leading barrister by Chambers and Partners UK and The Legal 500 for social housing law. She acts predominantly for local authorities, housing associations and health bodies. In her private sector work, she acts for private landlords, housing associations and developers. Kuljit provides policy and strategic advice at the most senior levels. She has extensive experience of policy and governance issues as well as in relation to individual cases and contracts. Her recent work has ranged from governance (and other) issues relating to Public Space Protection Orders, the contracting out of local authority functions (in particular, homelessness functions) and the legality of Part VI Allocation Schemes.
Her sister wanted to honour her legacy both in professional and personal life by commissioning a portrait for her as it would appear in the book South Asian Supergirls, as a gift. I have attempted to portray her true to her personality both in work life and the myriad roles she plays at home, the overlaps and the culture she carries. All elements are relevant to her work so far.
Draft sketch
