Katie Goodman

Katie accepts instructions in a wide range of matters including landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, wills and probate, and applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. She also has experience handling commercial disputes, contractual issues, and money claims, having had a busy litigation practice prior to joining the Bar, making her a versatile and reliable choice for disputes of any complexity.

Katie’s meticulous preparation ensures that potential issues are addressed at an early stage, while her personable and pragmatic approach often leads to early resolution of matters for her clients. In court, Katie is a confident and persuasive advocate, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Outside of court, she offers a calming and approachable presence, fostering trust in her client relationships while ensuring that they are furnished with clear, practical advice.

Katie is available to instruct to draft pleadings, provide detailed advices, as well as represent clients at all stages of proceedings.

Katie’s busy Crown Court practice comprises prosecution and defence work across a wide range of matters, including serious violence, drugs offences, sexual offences, driving matters, and breaches.

Katie is known for her client-focused and personable approach, offering clear, practical advice while fiercely protecting her clients’ interests in court. She has particular expertise in representing vulnerable clients, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs, and young defendants, drawing upon her work with the West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network to ensure clients are supported and informed. Her approachable and calm demeanour routinely earns the trust of her clients in even the most challenging cases. Katie’s persuasive and pragmatic advocacy frequently secures favourable outcomes at trial and sentence.

Katie is available to instruct at all stages of proceedings.

Recent cases

R v K [2025]

Instructed to represent a Defendant ultimately acquitted of dangerous driving.

R v C [2025]

Instructed to represent a Defendant in a complex and high-profile matter involving multiple counts of serious sexual assault on minors.

R v J [2024]

Instructed to represent a Defendant charged with multiple counts of serious violence offences in a domestic context.

R v L [2024]

Instructed to represent a Defendant for multiple breaches of SHPO; a suspended sentence was imposed following robust mitigation.

Katie accepts instructions across a range of housing matters including possession proceedings, housing conditions claims, injunctions, anti-social behaviour, and committal applications. She has a keen interest in cases with complex or sensitive issues, being frequently instructed in matters involving the Equality Act 2010, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, public law defences, and capacity considerations.

Acting predominantly for social housing providers and private landlords, Katie’s meticulous preparation ensures that potential issues are addressed at an early stage; her personable and pragmatic approach often leads to early resolution of matters for her clients. Katie has a reputation for being a persuasive advocate, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Katie is available to instruct to draft pleadings, pre-action responses, and detailed advices, as well as represent clients at all stages of proceedings.