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Kate Pooler

020 3983 1818 katepooler@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk

Position

Associate Solicitor

Career

Kate joined Edwards Family Law as an Associate Solicitor in September 2022. 

Kate advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedy, Schedule 1 Children Act cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, concerns around behaviour associated with relationship breakdown and all matters relating to co-parenting. Whilst having a focus on dispute resolution outside of court – be that via mediation, private alternatives to court hearings, or round table meetings – Kate will strongly support you through the litigation process where necessary. She prides herself on listening from the outset to her clients’ concerns, priorities and special circumstances, and giving truly bespoke, client-led advice. 

Kate specialises in cases with an international dimension, involving complex matters of disclosure, asset characterisation for divorce purposes, trusts or companies incorporated in various jurisdictions. Kate advises on the interaction of UK marital agreements with trusts and offshore assets; she is familiar with a range of foreign law marital agreements (from both civil and common law jurisdictions), and has experience in co-advising with foreign lawyers on drafting marital agreements for international couples. Kate has also advised in conjunction with top King’s Counsel barristers on matters of the international relocation of children.

Kate’s background is in both Family law and Private Client law, making her well-equipped to advise clients on broader asset protection issues relating to relationship breakdown. Kate trained at an internationally renowned full-service firm, where she received a training in Corporate law, Tax law and Litigation. Kate qualified as a Private Client lawyer, advising families and family offices on trusts, estate planning and UK tax. She also advised on how trusts and nuptial agreements can help protect assets in the event of divorce.    

Kate then started taking on Family law cases and in 2020 moved to a Tier 1 boutique Family practice in London. She gained experience in dealing with high-profile and exceptionally high value cases. These were invariably complex and international, and were often challenging or high-conflict, with associated confidentiality or reporting issues, or dealing with novel matters of law.

Languages

English