Catherine Piskolti

Catherine practices in family law with particular emphasis on private law and public law cases.

Catherine is known for her tenacity in Court and for her client focussed approach to proceedings. Clients consistently appreciate Catherine's emphatic accessibility.

Catherine has a particular interest in representing vulnerable clients and is currently developing a Court of Protection practice.

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2003 Lincoln's Inn call
LLB in Law with French Law and French Language / University of Leicester
Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Française / Université de Strasbourg
BVC
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Degree/University
LLB in Law with French Law and French Language / University of Leicester
Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Française / Université de Strasbourg
BVC
Scholarships/awards/prizes
Droop Scholarship
Lord Denning Scholar
Memberships
FLBA
Areas of Practice
Public and Private Children Act Proceedings
Domestic Violence
Matrimonial Finance and Cohabitants Property Disputes
Financial Provision for Children
Forced Marriage
Court of Protection
Reported Cases
Salih (Shwany) v. Sharif (Shahla) [2004] ECWA Civ 1673 (Committal proceedings, breach of order, sentencing)
Languages
French (fluent)
Outside Interests
Co-chair of the Cuba Kids Foundation: http://www.cubakidsfoundation.org
Enjoys going to the theatre, travelling and is a keen photographer.
 

Jones v Kernott

For Chancery and family practitioners dealing with cohabitation claims the wait is over: the Supreme Court finally handed down its Judgment in the eagerly awaited case of Jones v Kernott on 9th November 2011.  The latest in a long line of judicial efforts to grapple with the problems created by co-ownership of property, the main impact of the judgment will be in 'joint names' cases.

Luke Barnes and Mark Jones give their initial reaction.

 

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Direct Public Access

Chambers has a commitment to offering direct public access. 

As at 21st January 2012 some 19 members of Chambers are licensed by the Bar Council to accept instructions in appropriate cases directly from members of the public.

Members are able to accept such instructions in both our core practice areas of Family and Civil work.

For more information please contact the clerks.

 

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