Mrs Katharine Landells > Withers LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Withers LLP
20 Old Bailey
LONDON
EC4M 7AN
England

Living Wage

Katharine Landells photo

Work Department

Divorce and family team.

Position

Partner.

Katharine has an abundance of energy, which drives her efficient and effective practice. She has particular expertise in complex and high conflict cases, often with an international element, whether concerning children, trusts, or families with assets worldwide. Katharine is a deft handler of contested litigation and has represented clients in a number of reported cases. She will always fight her client’s corner and she is an excellent strategist and problem solver. But she knows when to put her negotiation skills to good use, settling cases where she can.

Katharine’s client service is second to none and she builds strong client relationships, combining empathy with clear advice and well defined strategy. She is known for her ‘intelligent, sharp, and emotionally intelligent approach’.

Memberships

Resolution

Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Family

(Leading partners)

Katharine Landells Withers LLP

Without doubt one of the top London firms‘, Withers LLP fields a family team with ‘a strength in depth, from the most junior trainee to the most senior partner, which is unparalleled‘. The group’s non-court dispute resolution offering, including the firm’s Uncouple model, is a standout element: Claire Blakemore and Diana Parker are key to the model’s development, and Adele Pledger is also noted for her mediation work. ‘Superb‘ team head Suzanne Todd has notable experience in Anglo-Italian matters and multijurisdictional pre-nups, while Michael Gouriet regularly acts for entrepreneurs and land owners. Katharine Landells is recommended as ‘a cut above‘ in financially and emotionally complex cases, and Brett Frankle‘s practice spans financial disputes and private law children work, including international relocations. Julian Lipson‘s work often features tax and trust concerns, which are also a strength for the ‘bright and effective’ Jennifer Dickson. Alexander Breedon has a growing practice in jurisdiction/forum disputes, and Sarfraz Ali is praised for his ‘keen eye for detail‘.