Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Family: Children

London (Bar)

22 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Catherine Wood KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

International Children Law

Private Children Law

Arbitration

Collaborative Law

Early Neutral Evaluation

Mediation

Direct Access

Career

Catherine is a KC specialising in private children cases.

Catherine deals with domestic and international relocation and contact issues, disputes as to living arrangements and all aspects of parenting including disputes as to education, religious or medical issues.

Catherine is frequently instructed in protracted, complicated disputes often involving alienating behaviours, sexual and physical abuse and expert evidence. Catherine is known for her ability to deal with extremely sensitive situations and to manage the client in highly emotive situations.

Catherine is recommended in Chambers and Partners  and the Legal 500 directories

Catherine was one of the first barristers to qualify as an Arbitrator in children cases and is also a mediator.

Since 2007 Catherine has sat as a Recorder  on the SE Circuit where she was one of the first Recorders ticketed to sit in family cases only (public and private cases).

Catherine was a contributor to Butterworth’s Family Law Service between 2017 and 2023.

Private Children Law:

Catherine is highly experienced in all aspects of private law children work  including:

Child arrangements

Internal and international relocation

Alienating behaviours/intractable contact disputes/transfer of residence

Domestic Abuse

Religious, educational and medical issues

Injunctive relief

LGBT parenting

Adoption and surrogacy

Wardship

Catherine is frequently instructed in complex, high conflict cases and has represented high profile/ high net worth clients including a member of the royal family.

International Children Law:

Catherine’s children work includes cases with international disputes. She is a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

Non-court dispute resolution:

Catherine is qualified to arbitrate children cases. She is a registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Catherine is available to assist parties through early neutral evaluation and mediations.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers [since 2009]

Chartered Institution of Arbitrators

Family Law Bar Association

Association of Lawyers for Children

Resolution (Associate Member)

Advocate

South Eastern Circuit

Personal

Cricket; rugby; travel.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Children - London (Bar)

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Catherine Wood KC is recognised for her expertise in private children law and has an impressive record when it comes to matters concerning abduction, parental alienation and sexual abuse. She often handles matters with an international element and complex issues attached.


Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution - All Circuits

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Catherine Wood KC is a very well-respected arbitrator in complex family matters. She is extremely knowledgeable when matters involve issues of childcare arrangements and relocation.

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