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Katie Cowton KC

UK Bar 2026

Queen Elizabeth Building QEB

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Family: Matrimonial Finance

London (Bar)

24 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Katie is highly sought after as a specialist in jurisdictional disputes, divorce financial remedies and child financial claims. A powerful advocate with a commercial approach, her high-profile clients value her discretion. She sits as family Judge (Recorder), is a family Arbitrator (MCIArb), and is available as a private FDR Judge.

Katie is instructed to appear in complicated international cases, involving corporate, trusts and tax issues, predominantly in the High Court and Central Family Court. She is instructed to advise on and draft pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, including those with international dimensions, and is well known for her expertise in high net worth cases. Much of Katie’s practice takes place away from the public eye, resolving complex, often high-profile cases at private FDRs.

Professional Memberships

Family Recorder (South Eastern Circuit, appointed 2018)

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Member of the Family Law Bar Association

Advocate panel member

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Catherine Cowton KC is recognised for her capabilities as a Private FDR evaluator. She often conducts domestic and cross-border financial remedy applications, and also acts as a family arbitrator.

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Family: Matrimonial Finance - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Catherine Cowton KC is an expert family finance practitioner who is particularly strong on jurisdictional disputes. She is well respected for her high-profile practice, which consists of both significant litigation and private FDR hearings. Her expertise additionally extends to Schedule 1 cases. She has handled cases arising from the dissolution of civil partnership and cohabitation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She carries people with her as a result of the fact that she's so well prepared. Anyone who listens to her give an indication has that sense that it is eminently thoughtful and well considered.
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Katie Cowton is incredibly gifted intellectually and highly numerate. Her preparation is outstanding and she is brilliant when it comes to highly complex financial matters.
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Katie is absolutely incredible. She is not only a truly brilliant advocate but also unfailingly has all the details of the case in her mind. Her drafting and numerical skills are second to none.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar
Immaculate preparation and presentation are her hallmarks.
Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at Queen Elizabeth Building QEB (37)

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Duncan Brooks KC
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution
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James Ewins KC
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Katie Cowton KC
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Sarah Phipps KC
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Stewart Leech KC
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution
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Tim Amos KC
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution
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Morgan Sirikanda KC
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Tristan Harvey
Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution
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