What can I do for you
Katherine mainly deals with the financial consequences of separation following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, as well as related children issues. She advises on nuptial agreements and is also a trained mediator. With over 20 years' of experience in family law, Katherine encourages a pragmatic approach, weighing both the wider family impact and commercial reality in the balance.
Supporting your ambitions
Katherine's empathy, intellect and solid legal knowledge ensure clients feel confident they can achieve a result that's fair and works for them. Although her aim is always to settle matters outside of the court forum, she's successfully defended clients in the Supreme Court and recognises when litigation is necessary.
Advising clients at the start and end of their relationships requires a sensitive approach. Katherine gives clients the benefit of advice that may not always reflect what they want to hear, but enables them to make informed decisions with realistic and enduring outcomes.
Additional Information
Katherine's rankings
Doyles Guide 2025, Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers Birmingham - Preeminent
Chambers and Partners 2024 - Band 1
Legal 500 2024 - Next Generation Partner
“Exceptional family law practitioner…takes the temperature out of even the most high conflict of cases….”
What do others say
"I have really appreciated your calm and considered approach...your honest and measured advice..."
"She's astute, pragmatic and always has your end goal in mind."
"A first class family lawyer."
What else should you know
Katherine has always loved nature and the outdoors and encourages her family to follow suit. She once got a silver medal in a national windsurfing competition and still enjoys wild swimming, even taking the plunge into the sea in November and on Boxing Day!
Katherine is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.