Kate Goold > Bindmans LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bindmans LLP retains a ‘highly knowledgeable and well resourced team‘ that is capable of handling a wide range of cross-disciplinary matters for individuals. The practice has acted in tribunal appeals related to school placement on behalf of children with special educational needs and also advises on freedom of speech issues, allegations of academic misconduct, and school exclusions. Karen May, who leads the team, is highly recommended for her expertise in SEN matters and regularly acts alongside key contact Alex Temple in complex judicial review and tribunal cases. Other key contacts in the team include Kate Goold, an experienced criminal solicitor who acts in cases related to serious criminal and disciplinary accusations, and Emma Varley, who is noted for her expertise in educational matters with discrimination elements.

The reputation and crisis management team at Bindmans LLP represents both claimants and defendants in cases concerning libel, privacy, data protection and copyright issues. The team has a growing specialism in reputation and media management for whistleblowers, where it works closely with the firm’s employment and crime departments. Tamsin Allen leads the team with over 20 years of experience handling some of the most significant media cases before courts of all levels, particularly on behalf of individuals making libel claims against the media. Criminal lawyer Kate Goold deals with crime-related matters for journalists and media organisations. Monika Sobiecki is an expert in data protection and information law.

The general crime practice at Bindmans LLP is headed by the ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic‘ Katie Wheatley, with the team described by clients as ‘very strong and competent‘. The practice is experienced in the full gamut of crime cases at all stages of criminal proceedings, which includes murder, terrorism, extradition appeals, drug importation and supply, and sexual offences. Tayab Ali, solicitor advocate, is recommended for his work on counter-terrorism law, cybercrime, and international criminal law. Kate Goold is especially adept at defending high-profile clients in politically sensitive and controversial cases, while Catherine Jackson is experienced in representing professionals in criminal cases and high-profile individuals in historic sexual offences. Jude Lanchin is recommended for her work with juveniles.

Remaining at the ‘forefront of criminal defence’, Bindmans LLP’s practice specialises in representing individuals caught up in complex financial crime investigations conducted by the FCA and HMRC, along with white-collar crime claims spanning from bribery to money laundering. Counting HNW individuals, professionals, and CEOs among her clientbase, the ‘calm, efficient and pragmatic’ Katie Wheatley leads the London group, bringing vast expertise of serious fraud and internal investigations to the team. ‘Simply fantastic’ Kate Goold has experience acting in complex extradition proceedings and tax investigations, while Tayab Ali regularly assists individuals with protecting their reputations against false public and criminal allegations, as well as covering both criminal and civil law issues.