Catriona Duthie
Call 1981 (Inner Temple)
Qualifications Nottingham University LLB, University of Edinburgh MSc (Criminology)
Professional Memberships FLBA
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Areas of Practice
Family Law
Catriona has practised at the Bar in Bristol and the Western Circuit since 1983. She has specialised solely in family law since 1989, since when she has spanned the family law spectrum in Children Act cases from private law contact to change of name, with a particular interest in relocation disputes – to the public law arena in the House Lords in:
- Re S (Minors) (Care Order: Implementation of Care Plan)
- Re W (Minors) (Care Order: Adequacy of Care Plan)
She is also instructed in ancillary relief work.
Recommendations
Chambers UK 2012
- Catriona Duthie handles both public and private law children work and is particularly praised for her handling of complex childcare cases.
Chambers UK 2011
- Catriona is one of the set’s top juniors. She undertakes both public and private children work, and “is an excellent advocate who builds a great rapport with clients.
Chambers UK 2010
- Catriona Duthie frequently takes children cases to the High Court.
Chambers UK 2009
- The “direct and firm” Catriona Duthie “advises her clients in a practical manner, putting this straightforward approach to use in children-related cases.” She is regularly found acting in both private and public law work.
Legal 500 2011
- Catriona Duthie is recommended.
Legal 500 2010
- Catriona Duthie has a strong following for children and care matters.
Legal 500 2007
- Catriona Duthie is a popular choice for her robust advocacy
Interests
- Tennis
- Art
- Painting
- Good Food
