Kate is a Partner in Tax Advice and Controversy. She is experienced in advising on and resolving complex and high value tax disputes.

Kate’s practice covers the full life cycle of a tax matter and she advises on both direct and indirect taxes and excise duties. She assists clients with corporate tax risk and compliance issues, internal corporate investigations, managing civil enquiries and criminal investigations by HM Revenue and Customs, responding to information requests, and resolving disputes either through negotiation or litigation. She has significant experience in conducting tax appeals at all levels of the court including the First-Tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. She also advises on non-tax focused enquiries where HMRC is the investigative or supervisory agency, including export control and AML issues.

Kate is ranked as a Leading Individual for Tax Litigation and Investigations by Legal 500 and is also ranked in Band 2 for Contentious Tax in Chambers UK 2024. Clients have praised her as follows: "She is super clever and thorough. She's a great team player and she's very good with clients." "Kate is an excellent business partner who displays practical advice, experience and strong technical knowledge.” "Kate is very professional, knowledgeable and responsive."