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Kate Grieve is a children’s law specialist. She is very astute and to the point, knowing how to manoeuvre through the trickiest and most intractable cases with utmost tact.
Very good with clients, she’s approachable, understanding and generous with her time. Her innate emotional intelligence puts clients at ease straight away. She is a robust advocate, firm in her approach.
Kate maintains excellent relationships throughout cases and ensures that there is a co-working relationship between counsel and solicitor. Once involved in a case she goes above and beyond, and, as a consequence, is admired by clients, solicitors and judges alike.
Key cases & testimonials
TQC (Domestic Abuse: Findings) [2024] EWFC 279 (B)
H-W (Care Proceedings: Further Fact-Finding Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 149
H-W (Children: Proportionality) [2021] EWCA Civ 1451 (07 October 2021)
S (Parental Alienation: Cult: Transfer of Primary Care) [2020] EWHC 1940 (Fam) (15 July 2020)
S (Parental Alienation: Cult), Re [2020] EWCA Civ 568 (29 April 2020)
Kate is an exceptional advocate. She is the definition of above and beyond.Legal 500, 2025
Down to earth, realistic and always focused on the client's goals.Chambers UK, 2025
Kate delivers realistic advice in a caring way.Chamber UK, 2025
In court she presents cases in a compelling and no-nonsense fashion.Chamber UK, 2025
Her unyielding commitment to the children in the cases we have worked with her on is a testament to her passion for her work.Chambers UK, 2025
Her submissions and cross-examinations are well framed and polished.Chambers UK, 2025
Kate is amazing with clients and diligent in her preparation.Chambers UK, 2025
Firm in her approach, liked by judges, gets good results.Chambers UK
Her attention to detail gives you absolute confidence.Chambers UK
A fierce advocate whose preparation is unparalleled. Legal 500
Areas of expertise
Acting for parents and children in complex private law cases
Internal relocation, child arrangements, sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, high risk, high conflict, alienating behvaviour
Acting for parents, children, and intervenors in complex public law cases
Sexual abuse, NAI, FII, physical and emotional abuse, neglect
IFLA Arbitration – Children’s Scheme
International relocation
Hague Protection Convention
Abduction and wrongful retention
Further information
BVC ICSL 2006 (Commendation)
CPE City University 2005 (Commendation)
Master of Arts Chelsea College of Art 2001 (Commendation)
Bachelor of Fine Arts 1994 (1st Class with Honours) – University of Victoria, Canada