Catherine is a dedicated prison law specialist whose entire career has been focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for individuals in custody. She has practised exclusively in prison law since 2017 and became a Prison Law Supervisor in 2021, reflecting her expertise and leadership within the field.

Catherine’s commitment to excellence began early in her legal career. In 2012, she completed the Bar Practice Course with a grading of very competent and was called to the Bar the same year. She later chose to specialise in prison law, becoming CILEX-accredited in Prison Law to further strengthen her technical expertise.

Over the years, Catherine has built a strong reputation for securing exceptional results for her clients. She regularly represents individuals serving IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) or life sentences, consistently achieving positive outcomes at Parole Board hearings. She is also highly skilled in advising and representing clients facing independent adjudications, where additional days of custody may be imposed by an external judge.

Catherine works extensively with clients serving long sentences who return to her for guidance at each key stage of their progression. She prides herself on forming lasting professional relationships and tailoring her approach to each client’s individual needs, ensuring they receive clear, effective and compassionate support throughout their sentence.

Recognising the close connection between prison law and criminal allegations that may arise during detention, Catherine also qualified as an accredited police station representative. This enables her to represent clients who are arrested and taken into police custody, as well as those interviewed by police within the prison setting—providing seamless support at every stage.