Expertise

Katie is a solicitor in the corporate team at Gateley Legal, having trained and qualified with the firm. Katie advises clients on a range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, reorganisations and general corporate governance matters.

Experience

  1. Advising financial services consolidators, including Attivo, IWP UK and Ascendant, on the acquisition of IFA firms and accountancy practices.
  2. Advising Cooper Parry on the acquisition of the Haines Watts Reading and Thames Valley accountancy practices.
  3. Advising Software Circle plc on the acquisition of Total Drive Software Ltd.
  4. Advising Stock Spirits Group on the acquisition of The Drinks Company.
We have been absolutely delighted with the legal advice provided by Katie Porter and Katie Brown at Gateley Legal throughout this transaction. Their guidance and collaborative approach ensured we felt totally supported in developing our presence in the UK. The process was seamless from start to finish and has ultimately set the stage for further success on the UK market.
Rafał Ciećwierz, Chief Legal Counsel, Stock Spirits Group