Kate Barton

About Kate

Kate is a Partner and specialist in Family Law. She has particular expertise in matters concerning children and acts for parents, grandparents and other family members with a view to achieving the right outcome for the family.

Having previously represented parties in public law proceedings for many years, she now continues to advise in complex private law children proceedings, often in cases involving 16.4 Guardians or allegations of sexual or other abuse. Kate continues to represent parties in cases with Local Authority involvement, such as Special Guardianship Applications.

Kate Barton was singled out in the Legal 500 2025, for being “outstanding, very knowledgeable, and super efficient. Whenever we had any questions, they were always dealt with very efficiently and responded to immediately.”

A member of the Law Society’s Children panel, Kate is experienced in dealing with the more complex issues that can arise in children proceedings between family members. Kate also has a detailed knowledge of Divorce and financial settlements, issues that can arise between cohabitees and pre and post nuptial settlements and advises clients on these issues. Kate is a member of Resolution and the Association of Lawyers for Children.