Gatehouse Chambers

Expertise & Recognition

Katrina has a thriving advisory and court practice specialising in insolvency and commercial law. Ranked as a Leading Junior for insolvency in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she is particularly sought after for complex cases that intersect her specialist areas. She has developed a niche practice in property insolvency and is also recognised as a Leading Junior in The Legal 500 for property litigation.

Approach & Client Relationship

Known for providing clear, practical, and commercially astute advice, Katrina's tactical judgment and unwavering commitment to client interests have established her reputation. She is regularly instructed on complex matters of significant commercial importance and substantial value. Clients value her holistic approach to cases where reputational considerations can be as crucial as the legal outcome.

Advocacy & Judicial Recognition

An accomplished advocate, Katrina frequently appears as sole counsel in higher courts. Her submissions have been described by judges as "exceptionally intelligent and well measured", and her cross-examination skills as "remarkable, particularly for one so junior". Her approachable and personable demeanour makes her a popular choice with both lay and professional clients.

Client Base & International Practice

Katrina serves as standing counsel for numerous institutional clients, including investment firms, hedge funds, pension funds, and major financial institutions. Her expanding offshore practice includes regular instructions in the Channel Islands and UAE. She recently completed a consultancy with a leading offshore firm.

Background & Additional Experience

Before her legal career, Katrina achieved significant success in politics, serving on a government select committee for two years where she played a key role in legislative reform. Her natural oratory skills established her as a respected media spokesperson and led to speaking engagements at EU summits and in the House of Lords.

Kaplan BPTC. Called: 2014

Chancery Bar Association Property Bar Association COMBAR LCLCBA Bar Pro Bono Unit Free Representation Unit Company Insolvency Pro Bono scheme

BPTC, Kaplan Law School LLB, London School of Economics Gray’s Inn, Lord Justice Holker Scholarship London School of Economics, Academic Scholarship Award Harvard University, Harvard Book Prize Brook, Young Person of the Year BT, Seen and Heard Award