Kate Cooper

Kate Cooper

Consultant Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

Kate is Dispute Resolution Consultant who specialises in property-related disputes, with particular expertise in basement extensions and complex boundary issues.

Her unique background as both a barrister and solicitor brings valuable insight to challenging property disputes.

Having qualified initially as a barrister before becoming a solicitor in 2008, Kate has built extensive experience at leading London firms including Mishcon de Reya and Stephenson Harwood.

She combines her litigation expertise with specialist knowledge in property law, offering practical solutions to complex disputes. Kate’s approach focuses on achieving efficient resolutions while protecting her clients’ interests.

Qualifications & Memberships

Kate is a member of the Property Lawyers Association and the Pyramus and Thisbe Club, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of property law developments.

Experience

Basement disputes

Successfully representing property owners in complex party wall disputes involving substantial basement extensions in prime London locations

Multi-party property rights

Advising on multi-party boundary disputes involving historical rights of way and restrictive covenants

Construction and development disputes

Resolving high-value contractual disputes related to property development and construction

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