She is a lateral thinker who puts solutions at the heart of her approach. No stranger to big ticket litigation, with several reported cases to her name, her experience fighting tough cases is put to good use for all of her clients who need clear advice and well defined strategy. Recognised for her abundance of energy and her focus on building strong relationships, Katharine’s client service is second to none. She combines a sharp eye for detail with a big picture view, keeping her clients’ objectives in mind.

Her experience ranges across the whole family law spectrum but she has a track record of dealing with cases involving complex asset structures, privately held businesses, and trusts, often where there is also an international dynamic. She also has significant expertise in cases concerning the international relocation of children and highly contested contact arrangements.

Although she’s always prepared to take the gloves off when necessary, Katharine is a negotiator and a pragmatist and will settle cases where possible. She is collaboratively trained and is a strong advocate of all alternatives to the traditional court process, where it is right for the client and the case.

Katharine has been recommended in both Spears and Legal 500 since 2014 and she appears in Chambers and Partners 2018 as an Up and Coming individual. Described as "exceptional, and a true professional", Katharine is considered one of the "standout" individuals. In 2017, Katharine was top recommended in Spears’ Top 50 family lawyers as combining a "love of detail with an ability to empathise with her client" and credited in Legal 500 2017 as ‘fiendishly bright’, fighting ‘her client’s corner hard but with elegance and style’. Chambers and Partners 2018 describes her as "a real powerhouse," highlighting her "intelligent, sharp and emotionally intelligent" approach.