Patricia O’Driscoll
Call: 2006
- Diplock Scholarship, Middle Temple
- MSc, London School of Economics
- CPE converted to LLB, City University, London
- BA (Hons) History & Political Science, Trinity College Dublin
- Family Law Bar Association
Patricia is a qualified yoga instructor and loves travel, reading and Irish dancing.
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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.
Legal Services
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.
- Diplock Scholarship, Middle Temple
- MSc, London School of Economics
- CPE converted to LLB, City University, London
- BA (Hons) History & Political Science, Trinity College Dublin
- Family Law Bar Association
Patricia is a qualified yoga instructor and loves travel, reading and Irish dancing.
Instructing Patricia O’Driscoll
Would you like to know more?
If you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.
Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.
