Call: 2006
Patricia O’Driscoll practises in all areas of family law.
Appearing in FPC, County Court and High Court, she prides herself on combining a friendly and approachable service to clients with a confident advocacy style.
Patricia advises and acts for parents and extended family members in all types of private children cases including contact and residence disputes, prohibited steps and specific issue applications, parental responsibility and leave to remove disputes. She has experience of difficult cases involving implacably hostile parents and significant domestic violence.
Acting for both local authorities and parents in care proceedings, Patricia is experienced in dealing with complex cases involving multiple parties. These can include allegations of very serious harm, including emotional and physical neglect and abuse and sexual harm.
In 2011/12 she spent 7 months on secondment as in-house counsel for a local authority, working in the Children section of the Legal Services Department. During that time she gained valuable insights into the everyday conduct of public law children cases.
Patricia practices in all areas of family finance following divorce or breakdown in partnerships and also has experience in subsequent enforcement proceedings.
Patricia has experience in dealing with injunctions under the Family Law Act and the Protection from Harassment Act.
Patricia is a qualified Family Mediator.
To instruct Patricia or if you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.
Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.
Patricia is a qualified yoga instructor and loves travel, reading and Irish dancing.
London Chambers
3 Pump Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 7AJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 0711
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3241
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Winchester Chambers
31 Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EB
Tel: +44 (0)1962 868 161
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3240
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Swindon Chambers
3 Newbridge Square
Aylesbury Street
Swindon
SN1 1HN
Tel: +44 (0)1793 539 899
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3242
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com
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Canterbury Chambers
6 - 8 Longmarket
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2JS
Tel: +44 (0)1227 764 899
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