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Katie is a distinguished and experienced matrimonial attorney with a long history of advancing the practice of Collaborative Law, to successfully resolve a multitude of family and matrimonial disputes. As the Chair of the Collaborative Law Alliance and co-founder of her own law firm Richards, Katie has been instrumental in promoting various alternative dispute resolution methods, emphasizing the importance of amicable settlements over contentious Court battles. Her approach is rooted in the belief that, where possible, divorcing couples or families should be given the opportunity to resolve their differences in a respectful and cooperative manner.
Katie has advised clients in all range of family matters including complex property, trust, and financial proceedings, as well as challenging custody, care, control, and access disputes. She has used a variety of methods to achieve results for her clients and, where required, she has appeared in the Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. Her expertise is not, however, limited to the courtroom; she is equally adept at negotiating settlements outside of it, always with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients in a collaborative manner. Katie has over the years successfully used the Collaborative Law Process to resolve disputes, whether settling discrete issues or resolving complex cases. Katie has settled several Collaborative cases involving high net worth individuals. One case utilized the Collaborative Law process to resolve a divorce settlement with total assets in excess of $35 million. Other examples of alternative dispute resolution include a negotiated mediated settlement with assets above $25 million.
Previously, the Secretary of the Collaborative Law Alliance Bermuda for several years and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Katie is a staunch advocate for amicable resolutions, believing that even in the face of adversity, a respectful and fair outcome is achievable.
With a law degree from Reading University and her Bar Vocation Course completed at Cardiff University, Katie was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, London in 2002. She gained valuable experience at 33 Park Place, Cardiff, and later at Temple Chambers in Cardiff, before moving to Bermuda in 2009.
Katie was called to the Bermuda Bar in February 2010 and quickly qualified as a collaborative lawyer.
Katie's professional journey in Bermuda is a testament to her dedication to the principles of collaborative law and her unwavering commitment to the well-being of her clients and their families. Her work with the Collaborative Law Alliance of Bermuda continues to shape the landscape of family law in the region, offering a compassionate and constructive alternative to traditional litigation.
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