Katy joined Birketts in June 2018 having qualified with a local firm in April 2016.
She is a Senior Associate in our Agricultural Team based in Ipswich.
Katy undertakes a wide range of work acting for farmers, landowners, agricultural tenants and lenders. Her work often includes rural property acquisitions and disposals; agricultural tenancies and more complex transactions such as overage and option agreements. Katy also assists with general estate management such as grant of easements and registrations.
Katy works as part of the Agricultural Banking Team, acting for both borrowers and lenders in connection with secured lending.
Recent work examples
Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy (2024)
Acting on behalf of the Landlord in connection with an Agreement to Surrender the full extent of an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy.
Purchase of 267 acres of arable land and farmstead (2023)
Acting on behalf of five separate purchasers following a split of the property into 5 lots. Dealing with usual due diligence and ensuring all matters were able to exchange in accordance with the terms of Exclusivity Agreements.
Secured lending across land and reservoir (2023)
Acting for regulated lender in connection with further security for existing lending across land and a reservoir.
Experience & education
2016 Qualified as Solicitor
2018 Joined Birketts
2019 Associate Birketts
2022 Senior Associate Birketts
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
South Suffolk Agricultural Association
Committee member