Barristers

Claire  van Overdijk KC

Claire van Overdijk KC

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)

Mentions

London Bar

Court of Protection: health and welfare

Other key lawyer1
Claire van Overdijk KC –Outer Temple Chambers 'Claire is simply the best and first class. She is an outstanding advocate with a great depth of talent and an ability to absorb vast amounts of information under pressure. Her attention to detail is impressive and commands respect from her opponents and clients.'