Kate Parker > Civitas Law > Cardiff, Wales > Lawyer Profile
Civitas Law Offices
THE MEWS, 38 CATHEDRAL ROAD
CARDIFF
CF11 9LL
Wales
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Kate Parker
Position
Kate has a specialist chancery and commercial practice with a particular focus and interest in succession, trusts and real property disputes. She is an affiliate member STEP and a CMC-qualified civil and commercial mediator.
In contentious probate Kate has extensive experience in advising on and representing parties in disputes including the construction and validity of wills, removal of executors, variation and revocation, 1975 Act claims and linked professional negligence claims.
Some of Kate’s recent real property instructions include disputes concerning easements, restrictive covenants, proprietary estoppel, overage provisions, resulting and constructive trusts, and boundary issues.
Kate also advises clients on commercial, company and partnership law including contractual disputes, procurement, and insolvency
Career
Called to the Bar 2010, Inner Temple
Qualifications
2020: STEP Advanced Certificate in Estate Administration (Distinction)
2020: CMC-Qualified Civil and Commercial Mediator
2010: BVC (Outstanding)
2009: LLB (2:1)
Memberships
Memberships
STEP Affiliate
Chancery Bar Association
Property Bar Association
Contentious Trusts Association
Agricultural Law Association
Wales Commercial Law Association
Education
Richard Huish College (2004-06); Cardiff University (2006-09 LLB (Hons) 2(1)); Cardiff University , CPLS (2009-10 BVC, Outstanding).
Leisure
Sailing – qualified coastal yachtmaster. Travel.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Property and construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Kate Parker – Civitas Law ‘Kate is methodical and meticulous in her advice, and a highly skilled advocate.’
Civitas Law‘s commercial litigation team has solid expertise advising claimant and defendant clients on a broad range of issues, including multi-track claims, contractual and debt disputes, and procurement matters. Anthony Vines is very experienced in assisting with cases involving regulatory elements, Owain Rhys James handles breach of contract disputes, and Kate Parker and Alys Williams are regularly instructed in cases involving cases involving allegations of fraud.
Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1At Civitas Law, Owain Rhys James is regularly instructed in cases involving Inheritance Act claims and contentious probate issues, and Kate Parker has an excellent reputation for her track record in advising on trusts, real property and succession issues. Parker’s recent workload includes acting in cases concerning the interpretation and validity of wills.