Kate Paterson

Kate Paterson graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with BA, LLB (both with distinction). She delayed her articles for a year to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM) at Wits Business School, which included an internship at Dimension Data focusing on risk management. Kate started her articles at Livingstone Crichton with a strong academic basis and knowledge of business and the business environment. In 2009 she was admitted as an attorney and now works as an associate for the firm. She has since obtained a further qualification in competition law. Kate’s practice areas include matrimonial and family law, estate planning and administration, commercial law and general litigation in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court. In these areas Kate has given advice and had success in matters involving The Hague Convention, defended and undefended divorces and custody disputes, maintenance and domestic violence disputes, labour relations disputes and general advice, commercial and contractual litigation and property- and lease-related matters.

Education:
BA; LLB; PDM

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 1997.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
English

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)11 884 8334