Trusted Legal Adviser to Start-ups, Founders & Fast-Growth Companies.
Kate Gibbs is a commercially-minded solicitor with a sharp strategic edge, qualified in 2016, and experienced in guiding founder-led businesses through the legal complexities of funding, growth, and day-to-day operations.
Areas of Expertise
Kate has advised on a wide range of matters including:
- Seed and early-stage investment rounds
- Founder/shareholder agreements and exits
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts and IP protection
- Company structuring, compliance, and governance
Background
Kate has built a versatile legal career spanning private practice, Big Four consultancy, and in-house leadership at an early-stage start-up. Her practice focuses on delivering clear, commercially aligned legal advice to businesses moving at speed.
Clients value Kate’s calm, practical approach, her ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice, and her intuitive grasp of business priorities. She works flexibly, independently, and efficiently – making her a trusted partner for teams seeking senior legal input without the overhead of a traditional law firm.
Kate now offers legal consultancy services to start-ups, scale-ups, and founders looking for high-quality legal support tailored to the realities of running a modern business.
Kate background includes time at PwC, where she worked on complex, high-value corporate and banking matters including multi-jurisdictional M&A and governance projects.
Kate later served as Chief Operating Officer and Legal Lead at a tech start-up, leading both legal and operational strategy while preparing the business for early investment rounds.
Testimonials
“Kate combines deep legal knowledge with a clear commercial mindset. She’s fast, thorough, and gets straight to the point – everything you’d want in a legal adviser when you’re building at speed.”
Founder, Series A SaaS Company
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