Catherine Le Quesne is a very experienced practitioner specialising in representing parents and Guardians in care proceedings.
Catherine has a friendly and approachable manner and is able to establish a rapport easily with her clients; her patience enables her to work with parents who have vulnerabilities such as cognitive difficulties, mental health or addiction problems.
Catherine enjoys the challenge of listening to her clients and adopting arguments tailored to their individual instructions. Catherine has been involved in cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse and non-accidental injury; she is a composed advocate with a succinct and precise use of language.
Catherine also represents parents in private law proceedings and accepts instructions under the direct access scheme.
Degree/University
B.A. Hons ( University of Manchester)
Diploma in Law, City University
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Areas of Practice
Domestic Violence
Public Children Law
Private Children Law
Residence and Contact Applications
Languages
Conversational French
Outside Interests
Theatre, walking and cookery