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Dornier Whittaker

Dornier Whittaker

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Dornier is a highly sought after private children and financial remedy specialist. With over 30 years of experience, Dornier has a wealth of experience in complex relocation cases, intractable children disputes and is recognised for her knowledge in mid-high value financial relief cases, especially those involving companies, partnerships, farms and “hidden wealth”.

Dornier prides herself on her open and easy to approach manner with both solicitors and clients and is a firm believer in practical, no-nonsense advice.

Highly supportive of all forms of non-court dispute resolution, Dornier is regularly instructed to act on behalf of clients at round tables meetings, private FDR’s, early neutral evaluations and arbitrations. She has recently qualified as a children law arbitrator and looks forward to supporting parties in reaching non-court based resolutions.

Dornier welcomes instructions under the Direct Access scheme, providing advice and representation direct to the public.

Professional Memberships

BA (Hons) Kings College, London

City University (Diploma in Law)

Inns of Court School of Law

Middle Temple Queen Mothers Scholar

FLBA

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Matrimonial Finance - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Dornier Whittaker is a highly experienced practitioner with a practice covering finance and children matters. Her work ranges from contact arrangement orders to financial remedies and maintenance payment variations. She regularly acts for high net worth individuals.

Family: Children - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Dornier Whittaker is a highly experienced practitioner with a practice covering finance and children matters. Her work ranges from contact arrangement orders to financial remedies and maintenance payment variations. She regularly acts for high net worth individuals.

Strengths

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  • Dornier is full of confidence and has amazing client care and cross-examination skills.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
  • She combines sharp legal insight with a calm, reassuring presence in court, making her a go-to choice for complex or sensitive matters.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
  • Dornier works so hard for her clients and likewise her instructing solicitor. She is without a doubt one of the best advocates on the local circuit.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at Broadway House (21)

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    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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North Eastern (Bar)

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