Kathlene advises global companies, investors, and creditors on special situations, including when to restructure and when to avoid it. Kathlene practice focuses on liability management, forum strategy, UK restructuring tools, and structuring non-UK proceedings to ensure straightforward recognition and enforcement in England.
Kathlene is an experienced special situations, restructuring, and insolvency lawyer with over 15 years’ experience advising global companies, investors, and creditors on complex cross-border matters. Kathlene work spans both contentious and non-contentious situations, from early-stage stress and liability management exercises to formal restructuring and insolvency processes across the UK, Europe, the United States, and offshore jurisdictions.
Kathlene advises clients on forum selection, UK restructuring options, and the structuring of non-UK proceedings to ensure effective recognition and enforcement in England. Kathlene regularly works alongside international legal and financial advisors, providing focused, senior-level input where English law issues intersect with wider global strategies. Kathlene approach is commercial, proportionate, and strategic, with an emphasis on preserving value, managing risk, and achieving workable outcomes without unnecessary disruption.
Background
Kathlene has over 15 years’ experience working in international law firms and in-house roles, advising on complex, cross-border commercial and financial distress situations. Kathlene trained and practised in leading global firms before establishing an independent practice focused on senior, specialist advisory work in special situations.
Kathlene career has involved acting for companies, investors, and creditors across multiple jurisdictions, often in scenarios requiring coordination between courts, advisors, and stakeholders in different legal systems. This background has shaped a practical, judgment-led approach to problem-solving, particularly where early intervention, out-of-court solutions, or careful structuring can avoid unnecessary formal processes.
Clients value Kathlene ability to assess risk quickly, navigate cross-border complexity, and provide clear advice that supports decisive action in time-sensitive situations.
Interests
Outside of practice, Kathlene is actively involved in professional leadership and mentoring through IWIRC (International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation), where Kathlene held senior roles in both UK and European Networks. Kathlene also enjoys exploring new technology and gadgets, swimming, travelling, and has recently taken up sailing.
Client Testimonials
“Kat is a wonderful person and a standout attorney.”
– Chair, Global Financial Advisory Firm
“Thank you, Kat, for all of your hard work. A great first outing for us with your team. Looking forward to the next ones.”
– Chief Executive Officer, Energy & Infrastructure Company
“Kat – thank you. A very genuine, heartfelt thanks for all your hard work this week. You’ve done a fantastic job and I’m most appreciative.”
– Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, International Technology Company
“Thank you for everything during this engagement – you have been amazing! It has really helped having someone I can have normal sidebar conversations with.”
– Senior Managing Director, Global Restructuring Advisory Firm
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