Kiran Dhillon
Call: 2005
Kiran Dhillon
LL.B (Hons), King’s College, London (2004)
LL.M University College, London (2006)
Neville Laski Scholarship, Inner Temple (2006)
Inner Temple
Legal Aid Supplier Number 217XJ
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Kiran Dhillon previously practised in London and joined chambers in 2012. Since then, she has built up a strong practice in the following areas: Family and Civil law.
Reputation
Kiran is fluent in Punjabi.
Expertise
Family
Kiran Dhillon has established a busy practice in this field. She accepts instructions in private and public law Children Act 1989 matters and has experience in representing parents and Local Authorities in cases of considerable complexity. Kiran can be relied upon to combine frank yet sensitive advice in Children Act matters, as well as in cases where injunctive relief is sought. She is a robust advocate.
Civil
Kiran Dhillon has considerable expertise in civil litigation. Regularly instructed on fast and multi-track cases. Her practice covers both Claimant and Defendant work. Her attention to detail is consistently noted.
- Personal Injury law: cases ranging from employer’s liability and workplace injuries to road traffic accidents and infant approvals. She has been briefed in cases involving singular as well as multiple injuries and is often asked to advise on complex issues on liability and quantum. Kiran can be relied upon to produce high-quality statements of case and aims to complete paper briefs within 14 days of receipt.
- Medical Negligence: advises on prospects of success; drafts concise statements of case and aims to complete within 14 days of receipt of instructions.
- Breach of contract: examples of work- breach of restrictive covenants; payment of debt; consumer and commercial contracts. Has appeared in the Court of Appeal in a breach of contract matter.
- Costs: precedent cost budgets; advises on costs in general.
- Housing: regularly instructed in possession proceedings; acts both for tenants and landlords.
- Property: landlord and tenant disputes e.g. disrepair, possession, leases, freeholds, boundary disputes, easements etc.
Notable Cases
Represented a vulnerable young mother with mental health difficulties before the President of the Family Division, who referred to her as being “very capable”.
Represented a Local Authority in a baby shaking case, which resulted in multiple injuries, including retinal haemorrhages.
Represented a Mother accused of intentionally burning her young daughter.
Advised a Local Authority on jurisdiction- specifically on BAII not applying where there was a placement order application.
Represented a Father in prolonged private law proceedings (high level of adult conflict), which resulted in a transfer of residence in his favour.
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