Diana is absolutely fantastic! She is tenacious, diligent, passionate, but above all very caring to the client and that is very important in our industry!”

Senior Associate, KJ Smith Solicitors, Family Law

Diana has a busy practice encompassing all areas of children law. She also accepts instructions on injunction applications under the Family Law Act 1996.

Diana represents parents, children, local authorities, and extended family members. She is regularly instructed to represent vulnerable clients with cognitive difficulties who require an intermediary.

She has experience in handling a wide range of cases including those involving domestic abuse, neglect, parental mental health, parental alienation, concerns surrounding substance abuse and addiction, and children with complex medical needs.

Diana has a particular interest in cases involving gender-based violence. Her LLM dissertation was a critical analysis of the extent to which family courts in England and Wales can effectively protect potential child victims of FGM, including those with precarious immigration status. She also volunteered with Lawyers Without Borders to produce training resources for the Namibian judiciary and police on how gender-based violence can be addressed in their communities.

Diana is fluent in Spanish.

Client Quotes

Diana is absolutely fantastic! She is tenacious, diligent, passionate, but above all very caring to the client and that is very important in our industry!”

Senior Associate, KJ Smith Solicitors

Diana’s advocacy is insightful and powerful when dealing with issues of domestic abuse.”

Mark Sage, Director, The Family Law Practice

Diana was instructed at short notice in a tricky case and hit the ground running immediately. She demonstrated a full grasp of the issues and a confidence with the client which was impressive. I would not hesitate to use Diana again.”

David Kendall, Partner, Wollens

I regularly instruct Diana and I have been impressed by her thorough preparation and competence. Diana is very approachable and has a compassionate and empathetic attitude towards vulnerable clients, which makes them feel reassured and in safe hands.”

Clizia Motterle, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman

Diana was brilliant. Her kindness and empathy were so appreciated. She does what she does with such confidence and calmness, and you have no doubt she is doing her absolute best for you.”

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • University of Bristol – LLB (2.1) 2019
    • BPP University, Bristol – LLM (Legal Practice) Barristers, (Distinction in LLM, Very Competent in BPTC) 2020
    • Full Exhibition Award BPTC Scholarship – The Inner Temple
    • Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award – The Inner Temple
    • BPTC Excellence Award – BPP University, Bristol
    • BPTC Advocacy Scholarship – BPP University, Bristol
    • Joint highest mark for Civil Advocacy across all BPP University centres
  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Western Circuit
    • Inner Temple
  • Additional information:

    Coming from a BAME and non-traditional background, Diana is a keen advocate for increasing diversity at the Bar. She takes part in various mentoring programmes and talks to encourage this.

    Diana is committed to ensuring that everyone can learn about their rights in an accessible way. She has given a talk for the Mexican Consulate on the law regarding domestic abuse, and has translated guidance documents into Spanish on the same. Throughout her studies, Diana volunteered at her university’s pro-bono law clinic, and attended secondary schools in underprivileged communities where she delivered workshops with a focus on access to justice. She has also worked with the Innocence Project to educate prisoners on their rights surrounding the appeal process.

    Diana is a contributor to the Family Law Week website.

  • Diana M. Panizzon-Pineda is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.