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Catherine Piskolti

Call 2003

Email clerks@3djb.co.uk

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Catherine is a specialist family law barrister. In addition, Catherine is a Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit.

Catherine is a highly skilled barrister with over 20 year's experience, specialising in family law, with a particular focus on both private and public law cases. Known for her attention to detail, unwavering tenacity in Court, and rigorous cross examination.  Catherine is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for those she represents.

 

Private Law Proceedings
In private law cases, Catherine is frequently instructed in high-conflict child arrangement disputes, including those involving allegations of alienating behaviours, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse. She also has experience in cases where parents are opposing applications to permanently remove children from the jurisdiction or are seeking to relocate internationally. Additionally, Catherine represents parents in international child abduction proceedings under The Hague Convention 1980 and in wardship proceedings.

Public Law Proceedings
Catherine regularly represents parents and guardians in complex public law cases, including those involving mental health issues, non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, serious neglect and fabricated or induced illness. Catherine is also instructed in deprivation of liberty cases. Her comprehensive approach ensures that her clients receive the highest level of care and advocacy throughout these sensitive proceedings.

Injunctive Proceedings
Catherine represents both applicants and respondents in applications under the Family Law Act 1996, providing expert guidance through the intricacies of injunctive proceedings.

Catherine's approach to every case is both professional and compassionate, ensuring that her clients' needs are always at the forefront of her work. Whether dealing with complex legal matters or sensitive family issues, she is committed to providing the highest standard of representation.

Appointments
In 2024, Catherine was appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lady Chief Justice and sits on the South Eastern Circuit.

 

Reported Cases 

E (A Child: Care Proceedings Fact Finding) [2023] EWCA Civ 858

JH v MF (2020) EWHC 86 Fam

J (A Child), Re (Fact Finding Hearing in Care Proceedings) [2019] EWFC 73 (11 December 2019)

Re DAM (Children) [2018] EWCA (Civ) 386

London Borough of Newham v L [2016] EWFC B125 (Local Authority Failures, Costs Orders)

In the matter of U (Children) [2016] EWCA Civ 1332

HU v. SU [2015] EWFC 18

Re Z-O'C (Children) [2014] EWCA Civ 1808

 

 

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Degree/University

LLB in Law with French Law and French Language / University of Leicester

Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Françaises / Université de Strasbourg

BVC

 

Scholarships/Awards/Prizes

Droop Scholarship

Lord Denning Scholar

 

Memberships

FLBA

Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC)

 

Areas of Practice

Domestic Violence

Public Children Law

Private Children Law

International Family Law

Child Abduction

 

Languages

Fluent French 

 

Outside Interests

Enjoys going to the theatre, travelling and is a keen photographer.

 

 

"The barristers are friendly, thorough and personable and are always willing to help. The clerks and admin staff are excellent and always go over and beyond to assist."

 

"The cohesive clerking team in Chambers have a combined depth of experience which is second to none."

 

"Impressive skills to handle intractable and challenging divorce and financial remedy cases."

 

"Chambers has a dedicated and professional clerking team. They are able to deal with any enquiry and are most helpful and reassuring" 

 

"They have a wide range of top quality senior and junior barristers who deal with high net worth financial work and can handle any type of children work." 

 

"James Doble has an innate ability to assist in choosing the right barrister for the right case. He leads his team meticulously."