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Diana M. Panizzon-Pineda

Barrister

Call: 2021

Inn: Inner Temple

Diana

Diana’s preparation and communication both before and after hearings is immaculate, very prompt and thorough. Her client care, both towards solicitor and lay client, is attentive and understanding, and her advice is sound and comprehensive.”

Legal 500 2026

Family: Children and Domestic Abuse

Barrister Overview

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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 represents parties at all stages of proceedings in both public and private law matters. She has experience in cases involving a range of issues including domestic abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, intractable contact disputes, relocation, and alienating behaviours.

Diana is regularly instructed in complex and multi-week cases, often appearing against significantly more senior counsel. Instructing solicitors describe her as a tenacious advocate, and praise her for her immaculate 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. She has completed the FLBA Vulnerable Witness Training.

AREAS OF LAW
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Western Circuit
  • Inner Temple

Additional information:

Prior to joining the Bar, Diana volunteered at her university’s Human Rights Implementation Centre, focusing her research on the rights of transgender children both nationally and internationally. She also volunteered with her university’s pro bono law clinic for several years, and with The Innocence Project.

Coming from a BAME background, Diana is a keen advocate for increasing diversity at the Bar. She participates in various mentoring programmes and gives talks to encourage greater inclusion.

Languages: Spanish (fluent) and Italian (conversational).

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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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