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Outer Temple Chambers Offices
Outer Temple Chambers
THE OUTER TEMPLE, 222 STRAND
LONDON
WC2R 1BA
England
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Claire van Overdijk
Work Department
Court of Protection, Private Client and Trust, Public Law
Position
Barrister specialising in Court of Protection, Private Client and Trust, Public Law.
Career
Claire van Overdijk was called to the bar in 2003.
Claire van Overdijk is a specialist private client and public law barrister. She is described as a “very versatile, experienced and persuasive advocate” and was shortlisted as “Advocate of the Year” at the 2019/2020 STEP Private Client Awards.
Owing to her expertise in private international law, Claire is also recognised as an expert in jurisdictional issues both in the public law and private client fields, and is described as “exceptional in cases involving complex overlapping issues of jurisdiction, finance, or particularly difficult family dynamics.”
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Memberships
- Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel Counsel – A Panel
- Attorney General Civil Panel Counsel – B Panel
- Court of Protection Bar Association – Secretary
- Court of Protection Practitioners Association – London Committee
- STEP Mental Capacity Global SIG Steering Committee – Deputy Chair
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – full member
- Chancery Bar Association
- Administrative Law Bar Association – member
- 2014- 2018: Part-time member of University College London, Faculty of Law teaching in private international law (LL.M)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Court of Protection and community care
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Claire van Overdijk –Outer Temple Chambers ‘An articulate and persuasive advocate with incredible intellectual ability, who goes the extra mile for her clients.’