Leathes Prior welcomes Kate Smith to the firm

Leathes Prior is delighted to welcome Kate Smith to the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team, specialising in Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence.

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Leathes Prior is delighted to welcome Kate Smith to the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team, specialising in Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence.

Kate qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2016 and joins us with over 10 years’ experience working in Litigation and Dispute Resolution with specialist knowledge and experience dealing with severe personal injury matters and property disputes. Kate has a reputation for being committed and compassionate to her clients, whilst having a strong eye for detail and providing a high level of client service.

Kate will be working closely with Partners, Mike Barlow and Polly Langford to enable Leathes Prior to continue to provide support and legal assistance to clients when most needed.

Partner and Head of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team, Mike Barlow said: “We are delighted to welcome Kate to the team. I am sure that Kate’s wealth of experience and assured manner will be valued by clients and colleagues alike, enhancing the exceptional service provided by our specialist Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence lawyers. I very much look forward to working with Kate.”

Leathes Prior is thrilled to welcome Kate to the firm.

Published
October 16, 2023
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Peter Lambert
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October 16, 2023
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