Kat Demby
Kat is a highly experienced criminal defence Litigator and Advocate. She routinely represents clients facing the most serious and high-profile allegations, including murder, terrorism, and offences under national security legislation.
Kat has expertise in defending allegations of a sensitive nature, including offences under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, often involving complex and historical allegations. She approaches such cases with care, precision, and a clear focus on protecting her clients’ rights throughout proceedings.
Advocacy lies at the core of Kat’s practice. She is committed to delivering advocacy of the highest calibre. Kat holds duty solicitor status through the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) and is currently undertaking Higher Rights of Audience, with a view to expanding her advocacy practice within the Crown Court and providing seamless representation from police station to trial.
Kat’s route into law reflects a longstanding commitment to social justice. After initially securing a place at law school, she broadened her academic foundation by studying Sociology, followed by Philosophy and Social Communication. These disciplines continue to inform her approach to criminal defence and her understanding of the wider social context of her clients’ cases.
Her passion for law was reignited during her time in an administrative role within a law firm. She subsequently completed a Paralegal Apprenticeship and obtained Police Station Accreditation. Determined to qualify, Kat undertook a Law and Legal Practice (LLB Hons) degree, graduating top of her year with First Class honours.
During her time at university, Kat volunteered at a legal clinic and later established a successful outreach branch within her local community. Through this initiative, she continues to provide pro bono legal assistance to vulnerable individuals. Her work includes advising on housing matters, Equality Act issues, private law, and public law children proceedings under the Children Act 1989. She has particular experience assisting victims of domestic abuse in securing injunctions and other protective orders.
Kat is authorised to conduct litigation, administer oaths, and exercise rights of audience. She is an accredited as duty solicitor and is frequently instructed in urgent and complex matters.
Kat has a particular specialism in matters concerning the National Security Act 2023 and terrorism legislation, including leading the defence of the principal defendant in the first prosecution brought under that Act. She also has extensive experience dealing with warrants of further detention under both PACE and the Terrorism Act.
Kat approaches every case with a strategic and open mindset. She is not deterred from advancing robust or unconventional arguments where this is in her client’s best interests. In her view, novel legislation and complex factual scenarios require innovative thinking, and the fact that something is unprecedented is never a barrier to pursuing the best possible outcome.
Kat is driven by a strong commitment to fairness, accountability, and ensuring that every client receives thorough, fearless, and high-quality representation.