With over 25 years under her belt, Dornier has a wealth of experience in complex relocation cases, intractable children disputes and is recognised for her knowledge in high value financial relief cases, especially those involving companies, partnerships, farms and “hidden wealth”. She has a reputation for robust advocacy and is a firm believer in practical, no-nonsense advice which is often praised by the Judiciary. She prides herself on her open and easy to approach manner with both solicitors and clients.
Dornier’s practice involves all aspects of financial remedy, and she has extensive experience representing business owners, professionals, third parties and their spouses, with a particular interest in corporate and farming cases where the assets are up to £10m.
She also regularly appears in cases involving significant property portfolios, non-matrimonial inheritance assets, significant pension assets, and assets located outside of the jurisdiction including company and family trusts.
Dornier also has extensive experience in all aspects of private children disputes representing mothers, fathers and other family members. She has a particular interest in the relocation of children whether within this jurisdiction or overseas, parental alienation cases and fact finding hearings involving serious allegations of domestic abuse. Her case load also regularly involves private disputes as to child arrangements including ‘live with’ and ‘spend time with’ orders, as well as specific issue orders, re-schooling and medical issues.
BA, Kings College, London
Diploma in Law, City University
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar
Dornier Whittaker – Broadway House Chambers 'Dornier is a very strong advocate. She has a superb way with clients, making them feel at ease, and they instantly have confidence in her.'
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar
Dornier Whittaker – Broadway House Chambers ‘Dornier is unflappable and sagacious. In court, she remains composed and focussed on achieving the best outcome for the client.’