Katherine Pearce

Katherine handles all types of complex cases, with a particular focus on neurosurgery, spinal cord claims, and birth injuries.

Known for her down-to-earth and thorough nature, Katherine guides clients through investigations and litigation with care, determination, and honesty.

As a parent of a child with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, she understands the challenges her clients face on a personal level. Katherine collaborates closely with Shine, a charity supporting individuals with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and played a key role in establishing Shine’s national legal advice service.

She is committed to patient safety and strives to ensure that lessons are learned to prevent future errors. Katherine offers compassionate, supportive, and straightforward advice to her clients.

 Client feedback

“ I cannot thank you enough! You have been absolutely phenomenal in getting things done, making me feel reassured and making this whole process easier to manage! Thank you is not enough!” AB, Southampton

“Your tireless devotion to her case, and to her, has been simply astonishing. I can think of very few lawyers who would have fought so hard, and for so long, in the face of so much”. XX KC, barrister, London

“You have carried L through this ghastly process with great gentleness, care and honesty for which I thank you. You and [counsel] are obviously a formidable team and I am SO glad you acted for L.” PL, London

“I have to say that in 25 years of doing this work, I have not dealt with a more professional, persuasive and personable lawyer than you. You have achieved a fantastic result.”  Client insurer, Birmingham