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Katie Ayres

Katie Ayres

Position

Katie Ayres practices in the areas of local authority liability, abuse law, clinical and professional negligence, insurance, product liability and property damage.

Katie has a particular interest and expertise in claims involving niche and developing areas of tort law which often overlap with parallel claims under the Human Rights Act 1998 when public bodies are involved. She has significant experience of appealing such cases to the highest courts and is able to advise on prospects of success and procedure for appeals to the Supreme Court. She was the author of the Supreme Court Yearbook 2019 chapter on Tortious Liability.

Career

Called 2014.

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

Leading junior4
Katie Ayres – Crown Office Chambers ‘Highly intelligent.’
London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

Leading junior4
Katie Ayres – Crown Office Chambers ‘Katie gets to grips with the issues of a case right from the outset, provides sound legal advice and is very supportive and approachable.’
London Bar

Personal injury

Leading junior5
Katie Ayres – Crown Office Chambers ‘Katie’s is always extremely well prepared before a client meeting or hearing. On her feet she is tenacious and quick.’