Kate Tompkins

Kate is a specialist family and children law barrister. She previously enjoyed a combined criminal and family practice qualifying as specialist rape advocate and Grade 3 prosecutor in criminal proceedings.

Kate offers invaluable advice and guidance to her clients at all stages of the legal process. She has extensive experience of representing parties in proceedings involving the death, rape, serial sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, chronic neglect of children and, of cases involving coercive and controlling parents. She uses her knowledge of both jurisdictions to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved for clients involved in family proceedings that arise as a result of the alleged commission of a serious criminal offence. She is experienced in cases involving complex and advanced medical evidence.

In private and public law family cases Kate acts for parents, children, other extended family members and local authorities. She is particularly well regarded for her calm and creative approach in private law family cases when presented with a seemingly intractable relocation, residence or contact dispute.

As a qualified family dispute mediator Kate offers mediation for all manner of family disputes, including issues relating to a child’s residence (including relocation abroad) or contact with another family member or issues relating to the care of sick or elderly relatives.

Kate also accepts direct access instructions.

Called 2003 Lincoln’s Inn

Appointed as a Recorder in the Family Court

• Family Law Bar Association

• Association of Lawyers for children

• Resolution

• Lincoln’s Inn