Katherine is an immigration, family and public law barrister. She is committed to promoting access to justice and fearlessly advancing her clients’ interests.
Immigration and Public Law
Katherine regularly appears in the Immigration Tribunals, representing clients in all areas of Immigration and Public Law. She has particular expertise in refugee law and is known for her ability to work effectively with vulnerable clients. Katherine contributes regularly to the legal blog Free Movement, and has published articles such as ‘the support system for migrant victims of trafficking’ and ‘a guide to making fresh asylum and human rights claims’. Katherine is also an expert author for LexisNexis where she provides practice notes such as ‘Procedure in the First-tier Tribunal’. Prior to becoming a barrister, Katherine led a busy team of Immigration Caseworkers at Turpin Miller LLP.
Family Law
Katherine is regularly instructed to appear before judges at all levels. She represents clients in private and public children cases, matters with an international element, and injunctive proceedings. Katherine is a compassionate and dedicated advocate who supports clients from the first hearing through to complex, multi-day final hearings, including cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse or where an intermediary is required.
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)
Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL)
The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Ann Goddard Pupillage Scholarship – Gray’s Inn, 2024
University of Law Prize for Outstanding Performance in the BPC, 2022
School of Law Diploma Award for Outstanding Performance in the GDL, 2020
Albion Richardson Bar Scholarship – Gray’s Inn, 2020
Bar Practice Course, University of Law (Bloomsbury)
Graduate Diploma in Law, Oxford Brookes School of Law
MSc International Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
BA International Relations, Queen Mary, University of London
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