4PB

Finance; Private Children Law; Non-court dispute resolution

Overview

Katie’s established practice encompasses all aspects of financial remedies and private law children work, for which she has been ranked in the major legal directories for over five years.

Katie is very experienced, appears before tribunals at all levels and is frequently instructed in cases where she is against King’s Counsel.

She often represents clients in both the financial and children aspects arising from their relationship breakdown, providing a holistic approach.

Her financial practice covers the spectrum of cases involving complex high-net worth individuals to those where assets are more limited or have been dissipated.

Likewise, Katie’s private law children practice focuses on particularly complex cases, including those involving serious allegations of domestic abuse and coercive control, sexual assault, alienating behaviours, addiction, as well as issues concerning mental health and capacity.

Katie is known for her personable nature, exceptional client care skills, “spot on judgement” and sensible, tactical advice. Her preparation is always thorough, and her advocacy is both persuasive and robust. Katie’s focus from the outset is to achieve the best possible outcome for her client.

Katie is often invited to speak at law firms and regional events to provide legal updates and discuss the continuing changes happening in the family law arena.

Professional Memberships

Inner Temple Family Law Bar Association

Education & Qualifications

Cardiff University LLB (honours) Inner Temple Scholarship (2000) Inner Temple’s Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award (2000)