Kate Leaning
Associate
Services
Family law
Sectors
Private wealth
Kate is an associate in the London family team, and acts for clients on matters involving divorce and financial disputes, often involving high net worth individuals and cases with international elements.
She regularly assists with children matters including child arrangements and internal and international relocation, and cases involving sensitive matters such as domestic abuse.
My focus is on helping clients navigate family law with confidence. I regularly advise on divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements, including international cases. I strive to combine technical expertise with empathy, ensuring clients feel supported throughout every stage of their matter.
Prior to working at Penningtons Manches Cooper, Kate was a senior paralegal at a leading litigation-only law firm for four years and worked on high value catastrophic personal injury and clinical negligence matters, often involving complex mental capacity and sensitive personal issues.
Recent work highlights
Complex children’s arrangements and international relocation
Successful internal relocation representation
Sensitive children’s case involving abuse allegations
High net worth financial dispute
What people are saying
I am very impressed by the firm’s quick and efficient responses in what is indeed a very complex case involving emotional and legal issues.
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