Wales and Chester Circuit
Civitas Law remains the leading set in Wales for commercial disputes work and houses several experienced practitioners. Kate Parker’s broad experience covers contractual disputes, misrepresentation claims, and procurement disputes, among other areas. She is praised for her ‘excellent client management and drafting skills’. Alys Williams stands out for her experience in contractual disputes involving issues of misrepresentation, illegality, undue influence, and mistake.
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Profile
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).
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