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About Kate

Kate is a dual-qualified English and Australian family lawyer. Kate acts on behalf of clients across a broad range of private family law matters, including divorce and separation, financial disputes which are often complex and involve offshore assets, jurisdictional disputes, pre and post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, child arrangements and child maintenance. 
 
Kate understands that each family is unique and works with clients to understand what is important to them and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is empathetic and kind whilst providing advice to clients in a clear and pragmatic manner. Kate works with clients to reach agreement using dispute resolution where possible and also has extensive experience advising clients in court proceedings.
 
Kate joined Russell-Cooke in April 2022. Prior to this she worked in the family team at a major London firm. Prior to her relocation to England, Kate practised at one of Sydney’s pre-eminent family law firms.

Education

  • Studied law at the University of Technology, Sydney
  • Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

Memberships

  • Member of Resolution
  • Member of the Law Society of New South Wales

Publications

  • Contributed to The Practitioner’s Guide to Family Law (5th Edition)

Kate's highlights

News

21.03.2024

Key lessons for family lawyers as relationship landscapes change and rise of ‘no-fault divorces’—Today’s Family Lawyer

Family partners Hannah Minty and associate Kate Macdonald have co-authored an article in Today’s Family Lawyer outlining the key takeaways...
Hannah Minty, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team. Kate Macdonald, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Multiple Authors
1 min Read
Hannah Minty, Kate Macdonald
Videos

01.12.2022

Christmas with the children - our top tips for co-parents

While most of us can look forward to the festive season in all its celebrations, indulgences and cheer, it is important to remember that for separated families and for many children, the holidays can bring a host of problems and worries.
Hannah Minty, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team. Kate Macdonald, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Multiple Authors
2 min Read
Hannah Minty, Kate Macdonald
News

01.12.2022

All I want for Christmas is … a positive co-parenting arrangement

Kate Macdonald, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Kate Macdonald
3 min Read
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