Katie White

Solicitor

Katie joined the Corporate and Commercial team in December 2022 and qualified as a solicitor on 4 December 2024. She is part of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial department, where she advises clients on a range of corporate transactions and commercial matters. She graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in Italian and German (BA), transitioning to a legal career after translating legal and financial texts in Frankfurt, Germany. Katie studied for and was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) in 2021 and subsequently prior to joining CWJ the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law, Business, and Management (LPC MSc) at the University of Law. While studying, she provided free legal advice to small businesses on the university’s small business advice line. Katie’s career path includes international experience, including time spent working at Maserati in Turin, Italy. She is fluent in both German and Italian, bringing a multilingual and multicultural perspective to her legal work. In addition to her legal expertise, Katie has competed in athletics to a national standard and has been a member of Tonbridge Athletics Club for over 10 years. This experience has instilled in her a strong sense of discipline, focus, and commitment—qualities she brings to her work, ensuring clients always receive a high level of service and attention to detail. Katie specialises in: Corporate • Advising on and assisting with sales and acquisitions of private company shares and business assets (including conducting due diligence). • Advising on and implementing different share structures. • Advising and drafting shareholders’ agreements with associated articles of association. Advising directors and shareholders Commercial • Advising on and drafting terms and conditions of business. • Advising on, negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements. Languages Spoken • German • Italian Outside of work, Katie enjoys traveling and fashion, alongside her continued passion for athletics. Her international background and dedication to achieving excellence enhance her ability to provide tailored support to businesses.