CATHERINE COWTON

Call: 1995           

Practice profile
Recommended as a leading junior Family barrister in Chambers UK (2002-10), the UK Legal 500 (2005-09) and Legal Experts (2004-09).

Nominated by Chambers UK as one of three top Family Junior Barristers in 2008.

Katie "is considered "a notable advocate" by judges and has experience beyond her years of call". (Chambers 2010)

Katie "moves up the tables this year after receiving numerous positive commendations for her "sound, realistic advice and exceptional client-handling skills".Best known for finance work but also skilled on the children side, she is "first-class in every respect."" (Chambers 2009)

"senior insiders tip her as "the next big thing" because of her combination of client skills,numeracy and advocacy." ( Chambers 2008)

““terrifically measured”… a huge following among solicitors due to [her] “superb judgement” … seems to be pursuing her career at a canter and is viewed as “ferociously hard-working, technically rock solid and always brilliantly prepared.”” (Chambers 2007)

" an elegant advocate" (Legal 500 2007)

'Tipped from legal infancy for great things, she is not letting down her army of followers as she negotiates a tough caseload. “So hard working, so bright and so brilliant at paperwork, there seem few obstacles between her and the very top”' (Chambers 2006)

" a pure ancillary relief lawyer who first came to attention as a young junior on the famous Picasso divorce case.  Impressive then, she has realised her potential and is hailed as “an extremely personable and hard-working barrister for whom nothing is too much trouble”.  Strong client skills' (Chambers 2005)

Katie has worked as junior counsel with most of the leading QC's at the Family Bar (and some who are now High Court Judges) on financial and children cases. She is often instructed in cases with an international dimension and those involving complex asset structures.

Reported cases
H v H [2010] EWHC 158 (Fam)
Spencer v Spencer [2009] 2 FLR 1416
L v L (Leave to remove children from jurisdiction: effect on children) [2003] 1 FLR 900

Appointments and Memberships
Family Law Bar Association

Publications
"Delight and Dole - The Children Act 10 Years On" (Edited with Lord Justice Thorpe; published by Jordans in 2002)

Education
Katie read Law at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
She was awarded a Queen Mother's Scholarship by Middle Temple in 1994.

Personal
Married with two children.