Kate Goold

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Extradition

UK-wide

4 Years Ranked

Band 2

Crime

London (Firms)

15 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Kate Goold

Practice Areas

Kate Goold is a criminal defence and extradition expert who represents individual clients facing the most serious and potentially life-changing criminal allegations.

With over 30 years’ experience, Kate acts across the full range of charges. She is often instructed by high profile and HNW individuals for whom maintaining a good public reputation is everything.

She is particularly regarded for her sensitivity, tactical skill and attention to detail. She understands the huge pressures press attention can place on an under-fire individual and is expert at navigating clients through the media storm.

Kate is particularly well known for representing university students facing misconduct-related allegations with criminal implications. She is skilled in acting for vulnerable clients who particularly appreciate her understanding and compassion.

She regularly draws on the Human Rights Act to ensure clients’ rights are protected. She is an expert on police powers, production orders, search and seizure, pre-charge bail and suspect anonymity: subjects on which she has provided expert evidence to the UK Parliament.

Career

After starting her post-qualification career at Hickman & Rose, Kate spent 25 years at another leading London law firm before rejoining Hickman & Rose in 2025.

Professional Memberships

Kate is a member of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association; Defence Extradition Lawyers’ Forum; and Liberty.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Extradition - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kate Goold advises clients on extradition requests and Interpol Red Notices brought in relation to serious criminal charges, as well as cases involving complex political aspects and possible human rights breaches.

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Crime - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Kate Goold regularly handles serious criminal cases, including historic sexual abuse allegations and terrorism charges. She also has notable expertise in advising journalists and media organisations on criminal law matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Kate is great at gathering evidence, produces great work with expert witnesses and always adds strength to the team.

Extradition respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate is exceptional and identifies legal points where others would not.

Extradition respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate is a real leader in field. She is very bright, capable and very experienced.

Extradition respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate has a calming and grounded manner about her; nothing seems to stress her out. When you're dealing with high-stress cases, it's a huge asset.

Extradition respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate is a stellar extradition solicitor.

Extradition respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate is my favourite solicitor to work with. She is the complete package.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate is a perfect solicitor. She is thoughtful, gives the right advice and is firm in protecting her clients' interests.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Kate combines commitment and hard work with supreme intelligence.