Concise and thorough preparation, advice and guidance throughout; Always on hand in very complex cases to provide sound advice; excellent analytical, drafting and advocacy skills combined; a go-to in all children care cases, particularly multifaceted issues.”

Solicitor, 2024

Dominik assists clients in highly emotional and complicated care proceedings.

He is regularly instructed to represent local authorities, parents and the children’s guardian at initial hearings, EPOs and ICOs through to contested multi-day final hearings and fact-finding hearings.

Dominik is regularly instructed to represent privately paying and legally aided clients in all disputes relating to the welfare of the children. He is instructed to represent clients at FHDRAs, DRAs, contested multi-day final hearings and fact-finding hearings.

He has also supported and represented a number of vulnerable individuals in proceedings relating to non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Dominik has considerable experience in dealing with clients at ex-parte and return date hearings through to contested final hearings.

He is praised by many of his lay and professional clients as well as members of the judiciary for his personable, empathetic, and down-to-earth approach. He is excellent at dealing with clients from a number of different backgrounds and is skilled at advocating a client’s case in a professional, concise, and persuasive manner.  He has considerable experience with sensitive and complicated matters, both in relation to family and criminal Law, and regularly represents and advises vulnerable and victimised individuals in a variety of matters.

Client Quotes

Meticulously well prepared with a calm, urbane and effective style of advocacy that is always welcomed in the often highly emotive field of public family law.”

Circuit Judge

I led Dominik in a complex, lengthy, and quite extraordinary High Court case that lasted several weeks. His case preparation and mastery of the extensive evidence was impressive, and he demonstrated sound judgment throughout. He was of great assistance to me throughout, has excellent people skills and is all round delight to work with.”

King’s Counsel

I was very impressed with Dominik and his exceptional advocacy skills in a recent complex case where he had been acting for me.”

Children’s Guardian

[The Guardian] asked me to pass on her appreciation. She described you as ‘lovely and thorough’ which I entirely agree with…you are always a pleasure to work with: for or against. Both because of how you conduct yourself and also because you are sensible, thorough and resolution-focused.”

Solicitor

Concise and thorough preparation, advice and guidance throughout; Always on hand in very complex cases to provide sound advice; excellent analytical, drafting and advocacy skills combined; a go-to in all children care cases, particularly multifaceted issues.”

Solicitor

Dominik is always thoroughly prepared and has a keen eye for the detail as well as keeping in mind the practical implications of any orders made. He is a robust advocate who is always willing to run a case however complex or contentious. He has a fantastic communication style that puts professionals and clients at ease.”

Solicitor
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • 2017 – 2018: Bar Professional Training Course (UWE) – Outstanding
    • 2016 – 2017: Master of Laws in Human Rights Law (Bristol) – Distinction
    • 2013 – 2016: Bachelor of Laws (UWE) – First Class Degree
    • Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (Aug 2017).
  • Additional information:

    In his spare time, Dominik enjoys playing golf, going for walks in the great outdoors, and rock climbing. On occasion, Dominik can also be found sitting in a random pub garden enjoying the weather.

  • Dominik Morton is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.