Katinka is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department, specialising in commercial litigation. She acts for both companies and individuals across a broad range of disputes, with particular expertise in director and shareholder disputes, quasi-partnership breakdowns, and unfair prejudice petitions.
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a “key lawyer” in Commercial Litigation in both 2024 and 2025, Katinka is known for her strategic approach and ability to navigate complex disputes with clarity and commercial insight.
In addition to her commercial litigation practice, Katinka has a growing specialism in financial disputes, acting for both borrowers and lenders in contentious loan matters. She has particular experience in disputes involving bridging finance, a fast-paced and increasingly litigious area of the market. Katinka also works closely with several lenders throughout the lifecycle of bridging loans — from initial transaction through to enforcement — advising on due diligence relating to the security property, helping to ensure deals complete swiftly and securely, and enforcing security. Working to tight deadlines, she consistently delivers a high standard of service without compromise.
Clients value Katinka’s commercially astute advice, her ability to understand their objectives, and her commitment to delivering practical and efficient solutions. She is often praised for her personal approach and her success in resolving disputes in a way that aligns with her clients’ commercial goals.
Katinka is always happy to have an initial discussion to explore how she can assist, whether in relation to a potential dispute or a transactional matter. Please feel free to get in touch using the contact details provided.
Recent work highlights include:
- Acting for a borrower in a £30 million bridging loan dispute.
- Bringing a high-value section 994 unfair prejudice petition, resulting in a favourable settlement for the client.
- Acting on behalf of Hong Kong-based individuals and companies in a complex cross-border dispute seeking a declaration that shares in a UK company are held on constructive trust.
- Representing a high-net-worth individual in proceedings for the non-payment of a loan agreement and successfully defending a counterclaim challenging its validity — including defeating an application to transfer the case to the Family Division in Mark Colin Aldridge v John O’Leary, Georgina O’Leary [2022] EWHC 2013 (Ch), 2022 WL 03146412.
- Successfully obtaining a delivery up order for over £1 million worth of assets on behalf of a national bank.
Katinka Beamish
Senior Associate Solicitor
