Jodie Drummond
Called to the Bar in 2015
Jodie has a busy family practice and receives instructions in family finance (matrimonial finance, Schedule One and TOLATA), private children law proceedings and domestic abuse injunctions.
Prior to joining chambers in 2017, Jodie gained experience in matrimonial finance by working as a Paralegal in the family department of a leading London firm of solicitors, assisting on a number of complex cases including high value financial disputes and jurisdictional disputes.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
Jodie is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners 2024. She represents clients in private children cases, matrimonial finance, domestic abuse injunctive proceedings, Schedule One and TOLATA claims.
Jodie is an effective advocate with an approachable and empathetic manner. She gives clients pragmatic and sensible advice, making Jodie a popular choice with clients and solicitors.
HER WORK
In addition to representing clients at hearings, Jodie is available to advise in conference or in writing on prospects of success, points of law and procedure.
Jodie is qualified to accept work directly from members of the public on a direct access basis as well as from solicitors.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Jodie is amazing - a wonderful mix of serious and empathetic, and I really appreciated her approach.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Private Law Children: Jodie is frequently instructed to represent clients in applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders, and leave to remove. She has experience of complex cases involving alcohol and substance abuse, mental health concerns, parental alienation, allegations of domestic abuse and children with additional needs.
- Domestic Abuse Injunctions: Jodie regularly represents clients bringing or defending applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
- Matrimonial Finance: JJodie advises and represents clients at all stages of financial remedy proceedings including First Directions Appointments, Financial Dispute Resolutions and contested final hearings. She also accepts instructions in TOLATA proceedings and claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act.
QUALIFICATIONS
French and Spanish (MA), University of St Andrews
Graduate Diploma in Law, City University
BPTC, City University
