Katie Phillips

I am a Partner in the Family team, specialising in financial matters upon divorce. Having worked in family law since 2005, I joined Brethertons LLP in 2007. During my time at Brethertons, I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive, and cross-qualified as a Solicitor.

I support and advise customers on all aspects of a relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, and dissolution of civil partnerships. The key focus is on separating the often complex intertwined finances, to provide for clients post-separation.

I am focused on resolving disputes without adding any tension to what is already a difficult and stressful time. No two matters are the same, and so no two approaches are the same. I believe it is important to fully understand a matter before adapting my approach to the individual needs. I work closely with clients to achieve the best outcome possible for them.

Outside work, my children keep me busy, but if I ever have spare time I enjoy watching rugby, travelling and going to the theatre.

Experience and Accreditations

• Started working in Family Law in 2006, initially as a secretary, then progressing to paralegal whilst studying law
• Qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2014
• Winner of Leicestershire Law Society Prize for Part-Time Stage 2 of the LPC, in January 2017
• Cross-Qualified as a Solicitor in 2016
• A member of Resolution, and passed the in Complex Financial Matters (Modules 1 and 2) in 2018
• Mentioned in the 2018 edition of the Legal 500