General
Kate was born in Edinburgh and educated in Surrey (Epsom College) and Princeton, New Jersey (Princeton Day School). She holds an MA in Jurisprudence from Lincoln College, Oxford and a Certified Diploma in Accountancy.
Career
After leaving Oxford, Kate spent 2 years as an investment banker in Chicago and London before deciding to qualify as a barrister. She was called to the Bar in 1987 and specialises in family law.
Kate’s particular area of expertise is complex, high value financial cases, often with international, corporate and/or trust elements. She also undertakes private law children disputes, in particular applications for permission to remove children permanently from the jurisdiction.
She regularly appears in the Cayman Islands, including the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
She took silk in 2011.
She is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.
Publications
The Law Quarterly Review (Jan 2011): The Future of Stack v Dowden
Co-authored with Prof Simon Gardner, Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Reported Cases
Grey v Grey [2009] EWCA Civ 1424
S v S [2008] EWHC 519 (Fam)
T v T (Financial Relief: Pensions) [1998] 1 FLR 1072
Baker v Baker (No. 2)(CA) [1997] 1 FLR 148
Re K (Abduction: Child’s Objections) [1995] 1 FLR 997
Re B (Minors) (Wardship: Power to Detain) (CA) [1994] 2 FCR 1142
Re D (Minors) (Conciliation: Privilege) (CA) [1993] 1 FLR 932
What the Directories say…
Chambers & Partners (2012): -
Katharine Davidson QC’s background in accountancy and investment banking makes her an excellent choice for complex ancillary relief cases. She also handles private law children work.
Chambers & Partners (2011): -
Katharine Davidson is a seasoned practitioner who has a strong presence on in London and on the western circuit. “She cares deeply about each and every client so they all get a fantastic service” note commentators.
Interests
When not working, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children entertaining in Devon and Switzerland. She is also particularly interested in contemporary art, especially Spanish artists of the 20th century and the world renowned glass artist, Dale Chihuly,
