Kate Davey

Kate has practised criminal law for over twenty-five years. She has an extensive practice in all areas of heavyweight crime particularly but not exclusively serious sexual offences. She has a reputation as a forthright and fearless advocate and is frequently successful defending and prosecuting those charged with the most serious and unpleasant offences. She is frequently asked to defend in the gravest of matters where the facts are unpalatable or bizarre. Kate defends and prosecutes equally. She is a grade four prosecutor and welcomes instructions from CPS areas who value working as a team with counsel. She can effectively and sensitively cross-examine young witnesses or those with mental health issues or other vulnerabilities.

Awards, Qualifications & Other: Grade 4 CPS Counsel CPS Rasso Pannel Christ’s College, Cambridge – MA History and Law Courtauld Institute of Art – MA Gothic Architecture London Blue Badge Tour Guide. Legal adviser/trustee/committee memberto/ of various architectural preservation and educational charities including the Victorian Society and the British Archaeological Association.

Direct Access: Kate Davey is approved to accept instructions direct from international and UK clients on a direct access basis, without the need for a solicitor intermediary in appropriate cases.