Catherine Newman QC

Legal 500 UK Awards 2018

Shortlisted for 'Commercial - Silk of the Year'
Shortlisted for 'Private client - Silk of the Year'

Chambers UK Bar Awards 2017

Shortlisted for 'Chancery - Silk of the Year'

Chambers UK

Chancery: Commercial

"Has considerable presence, knows her stuff and is more than comfortable handling big cases." "She is just fantastically reliable and confident in her advice, without being arrogant. She also takes an inclusive approach and feels like part of the team." (2019)

"One of the first women at the Chancery Bar to take silk, she's clever, she's tough and judges listen to her." "Extremely affable and great with clients, she's got a lot of experience, and it shows." (2018)

"Catherine is incredibly sharp. She's very good with clients and can make complicated principles understandable to a lay party. She's also extremely impressive in terms of the volume that she can get on top of in a short space of time - in a document-heavy case, she's able to understand and absorb information very quickly." "I always think that for a difficult case she's very good." (2017)

"She is a formidable opponent, and a strong battler in court." (2016)

"A standout figure at the Chancery Bar."

"She is a joy to work with and always delivers."

"She is fantastically clever, intellectually very agile and someone who really adds value as a silk." (2015)

"A leading silk at the commercial Chancery Bar who has a strong practice both domestically and internationally."

"She is technically perfect and takes a robust, calm and measured approach."

"She has a certain grace in court which is very effective. Although absolutely charming, she terrifies her opponents." (2014)

"She is extremely good at managing client expectations and relationships," (2013)

"Diplomatic and thoughtful."

"Fierce commitment to the causes of her clients." (2011)

"A thorough and extremely commanding courtroom advocate." (2010)

Chambers UK

Chancery: Traditional

"Everyone knows her. She is a punchy and tenacious litigator who is brilliant on the bigger dispute." "She has considerable presence and the ear of the judge." (2019)

"She is very immersed in the world of both offshore and onshore trusts. She is extremely good in court and I've seen her make some very impressive and able arguments." "She is a very punchy advocate; she is very efficient and really on the ball. She really knows how to fight a case and you are wary of being against her as an opponent." (2018)

"She is a very effective advocate" who "knows her stuff and doesn't make life difficult for those that instruct her." (2016)

"A bright, forceful litigator."

"She's able to very quickly digest a lot of complex information and give us a roadmap for the case." (2015)

"A widely applauded trial advocate, she boasts considerable experience in both traditional and commercial chancery matters, and has built a sterling reputation for handling commercial trusts work."

"She is a very effective advocate, who is super intelligent and great to work with."

"She is a very strong litigator." (2014)

"Client skills and impressive depth of knowledge." (2013)

"A very effective advocate," who is "super-intelligent and great to work with." (2012)

Chambers UK

Fraud: Civil

"She has got very good judgement." (2019)

"Fights very hard for her clients." (2018)

"Catherine's a superstar in the courtroom. She's incredibly well prepared." "Catherine has the ability to take the temperature of the situation and read the court. She is well regarded by the judiciary and easy to get on with. Clients really like her and she's extremely bright. She really is a tour de force." (2017)

"A preferred choice of City and offshore firms for a range of commercial chancery matters."

"She is a real voice of authority, who gives very clear advice and direction and is willing to stick her neck out and take a bit of a risk." (2016)

"Extraordinarily sensible and clever."

"An excellent advocate who has the gritty determination to fight her client's cause." (2015)

"Has distinguished herself in the field of civil fraud." (2014)

"Is a noted presence at the Civil Fraud Bar." (2013)

"A confident performer who does not yield easily to intimidation." (2012)

Chambers UK

Company

"She really thinks very deeply. Her judgement and identification of the issues in a case really make a difference." (2019)

"She's as bright as a button and an effective strategist. A very effective advocate who's like a steel hand in a velvet glove." (2018)

"I was very impressed with her ability to get on top of the details quickly." "Totally on top of the material and very good at cross-examining." (2017)

"She is an extremely robust litigator, well known for her determination. She grabs the case and pursues it right through."

"Robust in cross-examination and very interested in what solicitors have to say." (2016)

"She gives good, pragmatic advice."

"Exceptional advocacy." (2015)

"Displays notable expertise in private equity and hedge fund investments."

"She has a razor-sharp mind and is a great tactician."

"Her preparation and attention to detail are incredible." (2014)

"A team player, who is extremely bright, and bloody hard-working."

"Very thorough and capable in her cross-examination," (2013)

"Formidable advocate, who has sound judgement and a creative approach to problem solving." (2012)

Chambers UK

Offshore

"Responsive, accessible, commercial and someone who knows how to put up a fight." (2019)

"A class act and a pleasure to work with, she displays great attention to detail and is extremely knowledgeable." "She's extremely responsive, gets to grip with the issues in minutes, and is extremely good on her feet and in cross-examinations." (2018)

"A great cross-examiner and an absolute delight." (2017)

"She is phenomenally bright and capable."

"An impressive silk with a strong commercial litigation and chancery practice." (2016)

"Extremely effective, she truly is the master of her brief."

"She is a genuine commercial litigation and traditional chancery all-rounder, with a vast amount of international experience, both in the traditional offshore jurisdictions and elsewhere." (2015)

"She has a reputation as a very good barrister." (2014)

Chambers UK

Partnership

"Charmingly formidable, fun to work with, and a real fighter." "As a top silk, she cuts through the issues. What you get from someone like Catherine is a clear view on issues without prevarication." (2019)

"Very knowledgeable in this area of the law. She's clear, authoritative and decisive in her advice on partnership and LLP issues and is a strong trial advocate." (2018)

"An excellent, very diligent advocate and cross-examiner who's also able to speak to clients in plain English, which is very helpful in the throes of a trial." "An absolute delight and a great cross-examiner." (2017)

"She is a lateral thinker who offers very tactical advice and is a very effective advocate. She has the ability to take the fight to the other side." (2014)

"A fine exponent of trial advocacy and cross-examination." (2013)

"Works extremely hard and gives first-class advice." (2012)

Chambers UK

Restructuring/ Insolvency

"A very good lawyer who is technically very good." (2013)

""Excellent at assimilating information quickly" and is "not afraid to take a novel approach to an issue.""(2012)

Chambers Global

Company

"Wins over the court with her unswerving belief in the merits of her case."

Chambers Global

Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

"Catherine is incredibly sharp. She's very good with clients and can make complicated principles understandable to a lay party. She's also extremely impressive in terms of the volume that she can get on top of in a short space of time - in a document-heavy case, she's able to understand and absorb information very quickly." "I always think that for a difficult case she's very good." (2017)

"She is technically perfect and takes a robust, calm and measured approach."

"She has a certain grace in court which is very effective."

"Measured delivery wins her many supporters." (2014)

Chambers Global

Offshore

"A great cross-examiner and an absolute delight." (2017)

"She has a reputation as a very good barrister." (2014)

Chambers Global

Insolvency/Corporate Recovery

"Recommended."

Legal 500 UK

Commercial Litigation

"A go-to silk – great with clients, reliable, and very confident in her advice." (2018/19)

"A lovely barrister to instruct, her hunger is as evident as ever." (2017)

"A grand dame of litigation; she is a major star and has an air of authority." (2016)

"A hard-fighting advocate, who is great fun and a great asset to any big litigation." (2015)

Legal 500 UK

Company & Partnership

"She excels in Chancery cases." (Company, 2018/19)

"A highly respected senior silk." (Partnership, 2018/19)

"She is very authoritative and clients really like her." (Company, 2017)

"She is extremely clever and excellent at cross-examination." (Partnership, 2017)

"Recommended for her tactical skills." (Company, 2016)

"An astute lawyer and confident advocate, who really adds value and is a great team player." (Partnership, 2016)

"A leader in her field, who is meticulous in her approach and an inspiration to work with." (Company, 2015)

"Great with clients in consultation with a quelling, punchy and effective manner." (Partnership, 2015)

"Professional, responsive and clear in her advice. Just what is needed." (Company, 2014)

"A highly versatile barrister with plenty of experience in partnership and LLP disputes." (Partnership, 2014)

"Is a top-class performer." (2012)

"Stands head and shoulders above the rest’ and ‘is a quality practitioner and advocate." (2011)

Legal 500 UK

Insolvency

"A responsive insolvency expert." (2018/19)

"She is great on her feet and excellent at cross-examination." (2017)

"An astute lawyer and confident advocate, who really adds value." (2016)

"She has expertise in both domestic and international insolvency matters." (2015)

"She has a broad practice that encompasses insolvency." (2014)

"Experienced." (2013)

"Wonderfully calm and incredibly precise." (2012)

"Provides sound, common-sense advice." (2010)

Legal 500 UK

Offshore

"She has a track record of offshore company disputes." (2018/19)

"She is incredibly bright and extremely easy to work with." (2017)

Legal 500 UK

Private Client: Trusts & Probate

"She is very clever." (2018/19)

"She provides strong strategic guidance, and is polite and courteous." (2017)

"A confident advocate and a great team player." (2016)

"Experienced in both domestic Chancery issues and international matters." (2015)

"A leading practitioner in this field and a superb advocate." (2014)

"Grasps complex financial situations easily." (2013)

"Formidable intellect." (2012)