Katherine Sorab

Katherine is a solicitor who specialises in advising individuals in civil claims against the state, police complaints and public law matters. She has experience in data protection law and challenging the unlawful use and retention of data by the state. She has successfully acted for clients in preparing representations to DBS, ACRO and the Independent Monitor.

Katherine’s practice includes work on public inquiries and inquests. She currently acts for a core participant in the Undercover Policing Inquiry and for a witness in the inquests into the deaths of patients of former doctor Ian Paterson.

Katherine’s current caseload includes civil claims against the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Sussex Police for matters relating to stop and search, unlawful arrest, assault, false imprisonment, and discrimination.

Katherine has a diverse background in contentious work. Before joining Hickman and Rose, she worked at corporate firm where she trained in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her expertise extends to cross-jurisdictional disputes and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration and adjudication.

Katherine is a member of the Police Actions Lawyers Group (PALG) and the Junior London Litigation Solicitors Association (JLLSA).