“Katherine Baker is highly valued for turning complex company law into clear, practical insight that lawyers and clients can rely on with confidence. Her depth of technical knowledge, combined with real transactional experience, ensures teams stay ahead of legislative change while delivering advice that is commercially grounded, timely and precise.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

Katherine Baker, Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

Katherine Baker is a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer who plays a key role in supporting corporate legal teams with deep technical insight, training and up-to-date company law expertise. She works closely with corporate lawyers to help them navigate complex legal issues and deliver clear, commercial advice to clients.

What Katherine Does

Katherine develops and maintains corporate legal know-how, working alongside lawyers on complex company law matters and providing training to ensure teams remain at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments. Her role focuses on translating detailed legislation into practical guidance that supports sound decision-making.

She advises on and provides insight into key areas of company law, including the Companies Act 2006, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the National Security and Investment Act 2021 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Supporting Clients and Lawyers

Katherine’s work supports both lawyers and clients by helping anticipate change and understand how evolving legislation may affect business strategy and compliance. Through horizon scanning and structured knowledge sharing, she helps ensure that advice is timely, accurate and commercially focused.

Experience and Interests

Before moving into a knowledge-focused role, Katherine spent eight years in practice as a corporate solicitor, giving her a strong grounding in transactional work and client needs. She is known for her enthusiasm for solving complex legal problems and for her clear, pragmatic approach.

Katherine also has a particular interest in the role of company law within the wider ESG regulatory and legislative framework, helping businesses understand their responsibilities in a changing regulatory landscape.

What Others Say

Legal directory feedback highlights the consistent, no-surprises approach supported by strong corporate knowledge and clear communication, ensuring clients receive the information they need, when they need it.

Contact Katherine Baker

Tel: +44 113 340 1691
Mobile: +44 7467 993 368