What can I do for you
Catherine specialises in academic litigation. She has over 15 years of experience in advising Universities and Colleges in connection with all types of disputes. This includes Equality Act claims brought by students; breach of contract and negligence claims; applications for judicial review; consumer protection matters and immigration disputes.
Catherine also advises education clients on student complaints and fitness to practise/disciplinary investigations, with a view to minimising litigation risk and resolving disputes as early as possible.
Supporting your ambitions
Catherine understands that most clients would prefer to avoid litigation if at all possible, particularly at a time where institutions are under increasing financial pressure and would prefer to focus management time and energy elsewhere.
She aims to provide straightforward, cost effective and pragmatic advice, which focuses on achieving the best possible outcome for the client, tailored to the objectives they are hoping to achieve.
Catherine has earned the trust of a number of her clients, conducting repeat litigation for a number of academic institutions, who rely on Catherine to provide clear and prompt advice in a friendly and approachable manner.
What do others say
“Catherine is a really practical and knowledgeable lawyer with an excellent grasp of how Universities work. She is particularly strong on student claims and has really helped us navigate County Court procedure. She provides calm and sensible advice and above all she is quick. Catherine responds quickly, keeps us updated about cases before we have to ask and is always very clear about when she will be able to advise us. When her advice comes, it is always helpful. I couldn’t recommend a lawyer more highly.” (University client testimonial)
What else should you know
Catherine is fully engaged in the firm’s education sector, attending education focussed events and delivering training on relevant contentious matters.
Any spare time is spent running around after two small children, seeing friends and taking the dog for long walks in the countryside.