UK Bar
Community Care - London (Bar)
Katherine Barnes is adept at handling a wide range of human rights and community care matters. She has experience of representing her clients in judicial reviews and damages claims. She frequently appears in the Court of Appeal, High Court and Upper Tribunal.
Strengths
"Katherine's drafting is excellent."
"Katherine is always approachable and easy to deal with."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Katherine Barnes is acclaimed for her dedication to human rights law. She regularly handles complex judicial reviews, as well as damages claims, and she represents both commercial clients and legally aided individuals.
Strengths
"Katherine can turn her mind to variety of complex issues. She always goes above and beyond."
Education - London (Bar)
Katherine Barnes is a public law barrister with a substantial practice in education law. She regularly appears before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal in SEN appeals and claims for judicial review.
Strengths
"Katherine is quick-thinking, a skilled strategic thinker and a joy to instruct. Her written work is always of a exceptionally high standard and she is an adept advocate."
Planning - London (Bar)
Katherine Barnes is recognised as a growing presence at the London Planning Bar and has demonstrated skill in representing local authorities and developers in a range of planning-related challenges.
Strengths
"Katherine is always reliable and responsive; she really gets to grips with complex matters."
"Katherine is diligent, professional and extremely hard-working."