Adrian Pidduck

Adrian has practised in Kent as a specialist in matters relating to children (Public law and Private law) for over 25 years. He began his career in 1996 as a solicitor, and since 2012 has been a barrister. From 1999 until 2012 he was a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Children Panel.

He represents parents, children and other family members in care, adoption and child arrangements order proceedings, and has appeared at all levels of the Family Courts (including the Court of Appeal).

The cases in which he represents and advises clients regularly include matters relating to allegations of the most serious nature; including domestic abuse between parents, significant harm to children (including serious injuries and sexual abuse), parental alienation and issues of substance misuse.

Adrian prides himself on his ability to form a rapport with his clients, and regularly receives warm and positive feedback regarding his approachable, easy-to-work-with manner and client care skills.

Whatever the circumstances of a particular case, Adrian is always acutely aware of the seriousness of matters for his client. He understands that they are likely to be feeling stressed and anxious. Making his client as comfortable as possible with the process, and maximising their emotional wellbeing as best he can is always at the forefront of his mind, however difficult and challenging the circumstances.

Adrian is qualified to undertake Direct Public Access work, and as a former solicitor, has extensive experience of taking instructions directly from the public. He believes strongly in the benefits to the public of being able to instruct barristers directly in appropriate cases, and this commitment, combined with the additional insights which his former role as a solicitor give him, make him a strong choice for Direct Public Access.