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Chambers of Charles Gibson KC
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Kathleen Donnelly
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Position
Kathleen Donnelly has a broad commercial litigation practice and is a specialist in group action claims.
Kathleen is described by the directories as “a formidable advocate”, “fantastic commercially and has a fantastic manner with clients; she’s unbelievably hard-working”; “excellent attention to detail with good judgement and court presence”, “skilled in managing large scale litigation”, “a very effective and tenacious advocate”, “always on top of the brief” and that “her enthusiasm and intellect make her a pleasure to work with”.
Kathleen has appeared in many high profile group actions, including the Buncefield oil depot explosion, the OCENSA pipeline litigation, Sports Direct bonus claims, and the long running NOx emissions litigation, in which she is first junior to Volkswagen.
Kathleen was also first junior for the claimants in the Post Office group litigation concerning the legal status and contracts of subpostmasters and the operation of the Horizon accounting system, which has been widely reported and publicised in the legal and national press.
In her employment practice Kathleen has developed a significant international practice acting for international civil servants.
Education
Oriel College, Oxford University (BA Hons Jurisprudence); Queens College, Cambridge University (LLM International and Commercial Law).