Katherine Sillett

About

Katherine began her career at a large City law firm before establishing and managing her own successful practice in Chancery Lane.

Her expertise spans litigation and advisory work, with a strong focus on financial disputes, insolvency, contract disputes, enforcement, and contentious probate.

Katherine is known for her meticulous approach, ensuring her clients receive clear, practical advice and strategic representation.

She has an extensive track record in handling complex, high-value disputes, including several reported cases, and remains up to date with the latest Civil Procedure Rules, case law, and court decisions.

Areas of expertise

• Finance-based disputes – Acting for and against lenders in disputes relating to personal guarantees, mortgages, debentures, and enforcement actions, including matters arising under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
• Contract disputes – Handling corporate disputes, including those arising from supplier agreements, distribution agreements, and business sales.
• Enforcement – Advising on the enforcement of judgments and security, including Charging Orders, Sheriff Warrants, Bailiff Appointments, and Freezing Orders.
• Insolvency law – Advising on statutory demands, bankruptcy orders, trustee actions, and acting in compulsory winding-up proceedings, retention of title disputes, receiverships, administration, and voluntary winding-up.
• Contentious probate – Representing beneficiaries and executors in disputes relating to forged or fraudulent wills.

Katherine is also highly skilled in collaborating with barristers, experts, and other solicitors, ensuring that clients benefit from a well-rounded, strategic approach to their cases.

Professional qualifications and memberships

• Solicitor, England and Wales
• Member of The Law Society