Katherine Lewis
In House Counsel
Katherine is an experienced Barrister specialising in Family Law with 15 years PQE, appearing in all court forums across the South-East and London and has full rights of audience.
Katherine completed her pupillage and secured tenancy with Maidstone Chambers. During this time, she specialised predominantly in Family Law, acting on behalf of parents in public and private law proceedings, where she dealt with a broad range of cases involving serious harm and neglect including, sexual abuse, fabricated illness and non-accidental injury. She represented vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities and those who required the Official Solicitor. Katherine also represented parents in disputes over childcare arrangements, issues of relocation and allegations of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional and psychological abuse as well as coercion and control, and honour-based violence.
In recent years, Katherine has worked within local authorities in Kent and London, specialising in public law proceedings, including care and adoption proceedings, and the Court’s inherent jurisdiction. She has dealt with a variety of proceedings involving FDAC, long term chronic neglect, sexual abuse, parental homicide, forced marriage, over-chastisement, relocation and jurisdictional issues, deprivation of liberty orders/secure accommodation and Wardship. Katherine has undertaken the Vulnerable Witness training offered by Inner Temple. She is a qualified pupil supervisor and regularly provides training to solicitors and social workers, helping them with their continuing professional development.
Katherine has undertaken the Vulnerable Witness training offered by Inner Temple. She is a qualified pupil supervisor and regularly provides training to solicitors and social workers, helping them with their continuing professional development.
Education and Qualifications
- First Class Honours LLB Law (Kingston University)
- Called to the Bar in July 2009 (Inner Temple)
- Completed Pupillage 2009-2010 (Maidstone Chambers) outlet.
"I cannot thank Phoebe and Katherine enough for the support, professionalism and understanding they have shown me. They have both been incredibly approachable, helpful and reassuring throughout what has been a difficult and stressful time. I have truly appreciated the time, care and attention they have given me. They have always made me feel listened to, understood and supported. Their kindness, compassion and professionalism have made a real difference, and I am extremely grateful for everything they have done for me. I would wholeheartedly recommend Phoebe and Katherine to anyone looking for a solicitor or barrister who genuinely cares about the people they represent. Thank you both, Phoebe and Katherine, for all your hard work, dedication and support. It has meant more than you know!"
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