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Catherine Heyworth KC
Position
The majority of Catherine’s work now spanning across a 25 year period involves significant complex cases and high net worth financial dispute cases. Catherine is frequently enlisted against leading counsel thanks to her substantial experience.
Catherine is usually instructed by local authorities in order to conduct complex and demanding public law cases dealing almost exclusively with sexual abuse, physical abuse, infant/child death and severe neglect. Whilst undertaking a substantial amount of local authority work she is also instructed by parents and guardians.
Catherine also undertakes ancillary relief work which includes complex cases involving high net worth disputes, businesses and farming cases.
Catherine also undertakes cases in SEN tribunals for Local Education Authorities.
Career
Call: 1991; Inner Temple.
Memberships
- Family Law Bar Association
Education
- University of Glamorgan (1990 LLB (Hons))
- Heolddu Comprehenshive School
Leisure
Enjoys family time with daughter and step children; keen fitness fanatic; enjoys walking rescue dogs and takes a keen interest in rescue animals, including adopting them herself!
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(2022 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Catherine Heyworth KC – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Her preparation of cases is meticulous, which shows in her expert cross-examination and flawless advocacy. She is calm and confident in her approach and extremely patient.’
The ‘excellent’ members of ‘go-to family law set‘ 30 Park Place Chambers are frequently instructed by local authorities, parents, and guardians in complex child law cases, often involving allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, extreme neglect, and fictitious illness. Both silks and juniors have recently been instructed in relation to several multi-week High Court matters. The ‘calm and compelling‘ Jane Crowley KC has a strong presence in Wales, with extensive experience in all aspects of child abuse cases. Catherine Heyworth KC has considerable experience in cases where children have suffered multiple injuries, and also acts in cases concerning forced marriages and the deprivation of young people’s liberty. Catrin John has recently acted in cases involving fabricated and factitious illnesses, sexual abuse and serious physical abuse. The ‘fiercely intelligent‘ Rhys Evans has a strong reputation for his work on behalf of local authorities and children, as does Nathan Jones. Rhian Jones also sits as a recorder. Ruth Henke KC, as was, is now a High Court judge.