Katie is the Head of our Family Team and has been in practice for almost 20 years.
She is known for her pragmatic and solution-based approach, having been a mediator for the last eight years. Katie has been described by clients as a calm and empathetic lawyer, with a robust and no-nonsense approach when required. Katie does not argue unnecessary points and is focused on minimising cost and delay by using out of court resolutions. Katie deals with all matters relating to finance and has specialist knowledge in farming divorces, domestic violence, public sector pensions and pre/post nuptial agreements.
Katie is based at our Ipswich office.
Experience & education
2022 became Head of Department
2016 qualified as a Mediator
2010 qualified as a Collaborative Solicitor
2006 qualified as a Solicitor
The standout individual without doubt is Katie Beaven, partner in the family team. She holds a depth of legal knowledge which never ran out, in spite of my case requiring tax, international, pension and property expertise. However to my eyes her greatest skill is in negotiating a realistic and successful outcome, being kind but firm when required. This requires an understanding of human psychology as well as law and procedure. In a process where the biggest risk may have been aggression she steered a course of progressive diplomacy, much appreciated by this client.
Legal 500 [UK 2025]
