Civitas Law

Kate has a specialist chancery and commercial practice with a particular focus and interest in succession, trusts and real property disputes. She is an affiliate member STEP and a CMC-qualified civil and commercial mediator.

In contentious probate Kate has extensive experience in advising on and representing parties in disputes including the construction and validity of wills, removal of executors, variation and revocation, 1975 Act claims and linked professional negligence claims.

Some of Kate’s recent real property instructions include disputes concerning easements, restrictive covenants, proprietary estoppel, overage provisions, resulting and constructive trusts, and boundary issues.

Kate also advises clients on commercial, company and partnership law including contractual disputes, procurement, and insolvency

Called to the Bar 2010, Inner Temple

Qualifications

2020: STEP Advanced Certificate in Estate Administration (Distinction)

2020: CMC-Qualified Civil and Commercial Mediator

2010: BVC (Outstanding)

2009: LLB (2:1)

Memberships

STEP Affiliate

Chancery Bar Association

Property Bar Association

Contentious Trusts Association

Agricultural Law Association

Wales Commercial Law Association

Richard Huish College (2004-06); Cardiff University (2006-09 LLB (Hons) 2(1)); Cardiff University , CPLS (2009-10 BVC, Outstanding).

Sailing - qualified coastal yachtmaster. Travel.