Paul Dormand
Call: 2013
Paul Dormand
BPP Manchester – GDL
Manchester Metropolitan University – BPTC
BPP Cohen Scholar
Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Paul Dormand is a member of the Family Law Team at Broadway House Chambers.
“I am using Paul on a tricky Private Law Children matter and I am very impressed with his teamwork approach. We are a small practice and it is very good to have Counsel who engage with their instructing solicitor throughout the life of the case” – Solicitor
"Paul Dormand is excellent at what he does and also an amazing person. He is very thorough, understanding, honest, trustworthy and his ability to relate to and empathise with others is remarkable. I highly recommend Paul for he is an excellent barrister and truly a genuine person. Paul has been so patient with me in this difficult time. He took the time to hear all of my concerns and clearly, concisely outlined all the different courses of action including the positives and negatives with each choice. Working with Paul was incredibly easy. He listened attentively and made me feel at ease. I could not have asked for better representation. Thank you" Client Feedback
Before coming to the Bar, Paul worked as a professional musician and teacher, performing with orchestras and ensembles all over the world.
Reputation
“*I am using Paul on a tricky Private Law Children matter and I am very impressed with his teamwork approach. We are a small practice and it is very good to have Counsel who engage with their instructing solicitor throughout the life of the case*” – Solicitor
Paul regularly presents webinar on behalf of Chambers’ Family and Employment Law Team.
Expertise
Family
Paul accepts instructions in all areas of family law, including children and finance work. Paul also accepts instructions in Court of Protection and Forced Marriage cases.
Private Children: Paul is regularly instructed to represent in private children matters, including contested applications and complex, multi day findings of fact and final hearings, often involving extremely vulnerable clients and litigants in person.
Public: Paul is instructed by Local Authorities, parents, and children in care proceedings at District and Circuit level, including case management, contested interim, and final hearings.
Financial Remedy: Paul also accepts instructions for applicants and respondents at all stages of financial remedy proceedings and is available to advise in writing or conference.
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