South Eastern Circuit
1 Crown Office Row is ‘an excellent set’ for commercial work on the South Eastern Circuit, with ’impressive’ barristers at all levels of seniority, particularly ‘at the junior end’. Kate Richmond has a varied commercial disputes practice with an emphasis on consumer credit and business-to-business contract work. Paul Ashwell is a senior junior who stands out for his experience in contractual disputes involving allegations of dishonesty and fraud.
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Kate is an experienced practitioner with a busy civil practice specialising in commercial and property work. She accepts instructions in Commercial, Property, Landlord & Tenant and Consumer Credit.
Kate acts for a full range of clients including banks, insurers, utilities, finance companies, directors, shareholders, local authorities, and charities. She is commended for her considered approach to client care and commercial awareness.
Kate is an accomplished trial advocate who also provides advice on a range of matters relating to property and contract. She is a trained mediator (ADR Group) and accepts instructions in civil and commercial disputes.
Career
Call: 2011; Inner Temple
In practice, Kate draws from her experience as a non-executive director on the board of a £24 million FMCG business which was subsequently sold for £56 million. Her experience of business and commercial realities informs her insightful and pragmatic approach to litigation.
Kate previously worked as a Court Advocate and “LawBrief” providing advocacy, advice and drafting services to SMEs about contracts and commercial property. She also provided pro-bono advice and representation for the Camden Community Law Centre and the for the Duty Advice scheme at county courts.
Memberships
- PBA
- PIBA
- Inner Temple
- South Eastern Circuit
Education
- BPP Law School, BPTC, (Very Competent) (2011)
- Common Professional Examination (Commendation) (2010)
- St Mary’s College, University of Surrey, BA (Hons) Philosophy, (2007)
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Testimonials
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- 'David Bingham and Tom Hills stand out across the industry.'
- '1 Crown Office Row has probably the best clerks' room around. The clerks are all very approachable and accommodating. They are very responsive and on the rare occasions there is a delay in responding to an enquiry, they will provide updates. You do not experience the "radio silence" you often receive from other sets, and never have to chase.'
- 'The clerks offer an excellent service - David Bingham, Tom Hills, Gemma Welling and Ben Earle are all organised, responsive and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Ben Earle in particular stands out; he is a go-to clerk.'
- '1 COR is a very broad and capable chambers.'
- '1 Crown Office Row is an excellent set. They have a fantastic team of clerks and the barristers there at all levels are impressive.'
- '1 Crown Office Row has a good range of counsel, with particular strength at the junior (under 15 years call) end. The clerks are very approachable and accommodating. Their webinars are also very useful.'