Fifteen Winckley Square

Kathryn Korol

1996 Middle Temple

Kathryn Korol is the product of a Polish (refugee) father and Anglo/Irish (Middletonian) mother. Born and raised in North Manchester she is the youngest of three children. Kathryn came to the Bar at a later stage in her career via Graphic Design and latterly, Child Protection for the Local Authority and NSPCC. She has extensive experience and knowledge of all areas of work involving children and families.

She has a wide ranging practice in all aspects of Public Law Care Proceedings in the County and High Court.

Kathryn is regularly briefed in serious and complex cases of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, fictitious illness, child deaths. She often deals with cases with international/jurisdictional elements, including forced marriage.

She has represented many young people involved in gang culture and related murder cases and is known for her ability to communicate with them and assist them through the Court process.

Kathryn also undertakes work in the Court of Protection.

Activities

Time spent with her Partner, family and friends; Reminiscing with Aunty Margaret;

Films/Cinema, preferably with sweets;

Time spent in Paris, Sunday Mass at Sacre Coeur followed by breakfast... boiled eggs and toasted soldiers at Cafe De Flore, Saint Germain des Pres,then a walk in the Tuileries Gardens;

Walking over St. Abbs Head, Berwickshire, and feeding the newborn spring lambs, or walking around Holy Island.

Interests

Classic Cars (never let her know you have a spare garage!)
House renovation
Painting and drawing.

Quotes

"Highly recommended for her sound judgement, meticulous preparation, and ability to speak to her clients in terms which they understand" ‐ Alison Nolan, Partner, Roebucks Solicitors, Blackburn.
"With Kathryn thorough preparation is always guaranteed, she is approachable for advice, unyielding in her pursuit of justice for Clients coupled with an excellent yet straight forward manner" ‐ Jill Andrew, Principal Partner Pluck Andrew Solicitors, Tameside.
"A Barrister who will represent the Client's position with a vigour, wit, charm and expertise that is unique to her. Kathryn is excellent in Court, and so personable out of Court that it's a pleasure to work with her" ‐ Rhubina Vhora, Associate Solicitor & Head of the Family Department, Forbes Solicitors, Blackburn.
"Kathryn is totally committed and works hard to obtain the best result for each client. She will always go the extra mile and does not stand on ceremony" ‐ Maria Healy, Partner and Head of the Children Department at Fisher Meredith, London.
"Kathryn is a fearless advocate with a no nonsense friendly approach" ‐ Ian Brunt Solicitor, Partner Farleys Solicitors, Blackburn.
"Miss Korol has the ability to quickly put people at ease using a combination of empathy and her down to earth approach. Her keen sense of humour, and fierce dislike of IT and computer technology means there is rarely a dull moment when she is around!" ‐ Sandra Hayton, Receptionist and IT support, 15 Winckley Square Chambers.