Kate Allass
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Band 3
About
Provided by Kate Allass
Practice Areas
Kate is an experienced commercial litigator who advises clients on complex and high value commercial disputes, including High Court litigation and arbitration. She helps her clients to navigate through challenging contentious issues to achieve the best possible outcome.
She works closely with her clients – businesses, institutions and private individuals – to provide clarity about the strength of their legal position and to devise a strategy which is focused on taking control and achieving their objectives. She establishes a strong rapport with her clients and is ranked as a leading commercial litigator in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Kate has particular expertise in corporate/shareholder and finance disputes.
Through her corporate litigation practice, Kate advises individuals, corporates and private equity firms on actual and potential claims relating to shareholder, investor and joint venture agreements; claims by minority shareholders for unfair prejudice; boardroom and partnership disputes; claims for breaches of directors’ duties and misfeasance; and disputes arising out of corporate acquisitions including breach of warranty, indemnification and earn-out issues.
Chambers Review
UK
Kate Allass regularly advises clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial litigation. She possesses considerable experience in contractual claims, joint venture disputes and shareholder actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kate is a sound, safe voice who is good with clients. She is very strong strategically and is commercial too."
"Kate is very commercially-minded and effective."
"She is a great litigator who keeps her client's interests at the forefront."
"Kate has clarity and consistency in her advice. She is really approachable and accommodating."
"Kate can simplify and see the bigger picture with every problem that arises. She has a tactful and nuanced approach."
"Kate is a sound, safe voice who is good with clients. She is very strong strategically and is commercial too."
"Kate is very commercially-minded and effective."
"She is a great litigator who keeps her client's interests at the forefront."
"Kate has clarity and consistency in her advice. She is really approachable and accommodating."
"Kate can simplify and see the bigger picture with every problem that arises. She has a tactful and nuanced approach."
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