LAWYER PROFILE
Kate McMahon

Kate McMahon

UK 2026

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Provided by Edmonds Marshall McMahon

UK

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Kate is a founder of Edmonds Marshall McMahon and a specialist, dual-qualified prosecutor who typically works for Nation States, Financial Institutions and High Net Worth clients. She has a superior track record in all aspects of investigation, prosecution and asset recovery. Her areas of expertise are large scale international corruption, cross-border fraud, perverting the course of justice and the interplay between civil and criminal matters. She successfully led the largest private prosecution in the UK to date.

Kate is known for her incisive analysis and strategic vision, having had conduct of large fraud, corruption and trademark cases. Her matters typically have significant political angles. She is highly regarded by her clients and has a reputation for being extremely determined and driven in all her cases. She has been described as an “outstanding prosecutor” who provides “intellectual leadership”. She is praised for her “high intelligence, tactical acumen and great client care skills.”

Kate is the head of the Asset Recovery Sub-Committee of the IBA and is an international “thought leader” in Asset Recovery.

Kate previously prosecuted for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) where she worked as a senior lawyer in some of the UK’s largest bribery and corruption cases.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society

Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)

Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)

Fraud Advisory Panel

FraudNet (ICC)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial
Kate McMahon is routinely sought out to represent individuals and corporations in private prosecutions concerning fraudulent activity.

Strengths

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  • Kate McMahon is the leading private prosecuting solicitor.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Kate McMahon is a titan in this area. She is in my view the number one practitioner and has an incredible mastery of private prosecution.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Kate is the best lawyer ever. She has impressed me with her strategic thinking, not taking herself too seriously. She is imaginative, very strong and agile.

    Financial Crime: Private ProsecutionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Edmonds Marshall McMahon (6)

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