Work Department

Family law.

Position

Specialising in all areas of private family law, including financial remedy proceedings; disputes as to jurisdiction and forum conveniens; recognition of foreign marriages and divorces; relationship agreements; cohabitation claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996; financial provision for children under schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989; claims brought by spouses and dependants under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; applications in the Court of Protection; press exclusion and reporting restrictions in the Family Court.

Education

Central Newcastle High School (GDST). Christ Church, University of Oxford (BA (Hons) Jurisprudence). Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge (LLM); BPP Law School (BVC).

Mentions

London Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

LEADING JUNIORS4
Katherine Cook – 1 Hare Court 'Katherine's preparation is vey impressive. She is always more than fully up to speed and plans proper reading and preparation time ahead of a conference or a hearing. Her client care skills are top-notch.'