England

Barristers

Diana Panizzon-Pineda

Diana Panizzon-Pineda

Work Department

Family

Career

Call : 2021

Diana is a specialist family law barrister practising in all areas of children law and domestic abuse.

Her areas of expertise include:

  • Children Private Law
  • Children Public Law
  • Part IV Family Law Act 1996 (domestic abuse)

She is ranked in the Legal 500 as a “Rising Star (Tier 1)” in children and domestic abuse matters.

Diana is regularly instructed in complex and multi-day cases, often appearing against significantly more senior counsel. Instructing solicitors describe her as a tenacious advocate, and praise her for her immaculate and thorough case preparation.

Known for her approachable manner, Diana is particularly skilled in supporting vulnerable clients, providing compassionate but robust advice tailored to their unique circumstances.

Memberships

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Western Circuit
  • Inner Temple

Education

  • University of Bristol – LLB
  • BPP University, Bristol – LLM (Legal Practice) Barristers
  • Dean’s Commendation – University of Bristol
  • Full Exhibition Award BPTC Scholarship – The Inner Temple
  • Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award – The Inner Temple
  • BPTC Excellence Award – BPP University, Bristol
  • BPTC Advocacy Scholarship – BPP University, Bristol
  • Joint highest mark for Civil Advocacy across all BPP University centres

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