QEB Hollis Whiteman

Katherine specialises in complex corporate and financial crime, representing both prosecuting authorities and those accused of such crimes from the early investigation stage to the conclusion of proceedings. Katherine is experienced in cross-border investigations and thus able to advise on the tactical adjustments required when dealing with international multi-agency enquiries. Katherine has a strong track record in defending matters brought by the SFO. Most recently, she acted for the first defendants in the Serco and G4S prosecutions, where following a decade of investigation, both men were acquitted of accusations of fraud against the Ministry of Justice.

Katherine also prosecutes and defends in cases spanning the full spectrum of serious and complex criminal matters, including offences involving homicide, serious violence, firearms and drugs. She is a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor, direct access qualified and also prosecutes privately.

Katherine has experience working with the full spectrum of medical and financial regulators. She also prosecutes privately on behalf of the SRA and acts as a legal advisor in NRCPD (the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People) disciplinary proceedings.

Called 2011, Inner Temple.

CBA; FLA.

CHS; GDST; Queen Mary University London (2010 LLB Law (first class)); 2011 BPTC (VC).