Katie is a Senior Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) in our Court of Protection Team.

Katie qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2012 and joined Birketts in March 2020, having previously worked at two large regional firms. Katie has over 20 years of experience in Court of Protection law.

Katie acts as professional deputy and attorney for individuals who have lost the requisite mental capacity to make financial decisions themselves, or where an individual retains capacity she supports them to make their own decisions. Katie also deals with a wide variety of applications to the Court of Protection, including but not limited to in relation to the appointment of deputies, statutory wills, gift applications and for the appointment of replacement trustees. Katie represents clients in contested Court of Protection proceedings, acting on behalf of applicants, respondents and Litigation Friends.

Katie has a wealth of Court of Protection experience, with a particularly focus on complex property and affairs matters, and contentious cases. Katie provides clear and practical advice. She prides herself on managing her cases sensitively, and takes a proactive and thorough approach in matters.

Experience & education

Qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute Legal Executives in August 2012
Ashtons Legal 2004-2014
Ellisons Solicitors 2014-2020
Joined Birketts in March 2020