Katherina White Solicitors is a full legal service law firm based in the heart of Cork City. We provide a full range of legal services for commercial and private individuals. The firm prides itself on having a practical, common-sense approach to problem-solving while achieving positive results. The firm was established in order to develop the best people to serve our clients as a team. The firm's core values are to be proactive, professional, practical, and patient.
The firm provides comprehensive high-quality legal services while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
The Principal of the firm has built her reputation by providing high-quality legal services to her clients. She aims to ensure that her clients are the main priority and that they receive a service that is efficient and seamless as possible. She has extensive and diverse experience having worked for a leading Cork City law firm until the opening of her firm.
The Principal is a member of the Law Society of Ireland and is also entered in the Rolls of Solicitors in England and Wales. She has an undergraduate B.A. in Law and Business, and a postgraduate L.L.B. She furthermore completed a Law Society of Ireland Diploma in Family Law and a Law Society Certificate in Commercial Contracts.
The firm has gained a reputation as an expert in Family Law and has a large family law client base. The Principal gives her time to F.L.A.C as a volunteer.
The firm has vast experience in litigation and dispute resolution, employment law, family law, commercial conveyancing, residential conveyancing, Landlord and Tenant law, commercial law, and commercial lending including acting for lending institutions and Credit Unions nationwide. The Principal has experience in complex conveyancing & commercial transactions; various large mergers and acquisitions including the sale and purchase of various types of companies.
The firm has developed a professional, respectful, and collegial reputation.
Founded in 2004
50 people in their team
Family Law is a sensitive and extremely personal area that needs the utmost respect, empathy and compassion.
We are seasoned experts in this field. We act prompt as we understand the nature of Family law is complex and with prompt action and fierce knowledge we pride ourselves on getting the best outcome with minimum impact on all family members. Below is an extensive portfolio of cases that we have worked on:
Access /Custody
Maintenance
Guardianship
Judicial Separation
Divorce
Separation Agreements
Civil Partnerships
Cohabitation Agreements / Co-ownership Agreements
Dissolution of Cohabitees / Civil Partners
Domestic Violence - Protection Order / Safety Order/ Barring Order
Financial Settlements
Contested and uncontested paternity cases
Nullity
Post-divorce proceedings
Pre-nuptial Agreements
Uncontested Divorces
Pension Adjustment Orders
We have highly skilled property law solicitors; we will ensure you understand all the details involved in the transaction and that it is a seamless process.
We can advise you on all the steps necessary to ensure the process of buying or selling your home or commercial property is as stress free as possible.
The following is a simple outline of the process:
Your bid is accepted by the Vendor’s auctioneer, you then pay a booking deposit.
A Sales Advice Note is sent to us by the auctioneer.
The Vendor’s solicitor sends us Contracts with a copy of the title.
If you are getting a mortgage your Lender will send us your loan offer together with your mortgage pack.
You need to ensure you have a life policy/ mortgage protection in accordance with your Lender’s preconditions of the Loan Offer.
You should engage an Engineer to survey the property.
If we are satisfied with the title furnished and that you can comply with the special conditions of the mortgage, we will arrange for you to execute the Contract and send the balance of the 10% deposit to the Vendor’s solicitors.
We will arrange for drawdown of your mortgage when we are aware of the date of closing.
When we are in funds, we will attend at the Vendor’s solicitors to complete the sale.
We will requisition searches against the title and you on the day of closing.
We will arrange for you to sign your Deed of Transfer.
You can then collect the keys.
We will arrange for registration of your ownership and mortgage in the Land Registry.
When your title and mortgage is registered, we will return your original title documents to your Lender.
If you are buying or selling your house or property please contact us for a quote and speak to an expert in conveyance. Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, lessor, lessee, or entering into a large commercial transaction, we will give you the best advice and a clear quote.
The regulation of businesses and commercial transactions is complex and requires the best possible legal advice.
Our specialist commercial law solicitors assist you to eliminate unnecessary risk, while effectively maximizing potential reward.
We provide practical and professional advice about the following:
Company Secretarial advice for Directors/ Shareholders regarding CRO registrations etc
Mergers and Acquisitions
Agency and distribution
Buying and selling of all businesses/companies
Non-disclosure Agreements
Franchise Agreements
Outsourcing and Logistics
Distribution and franchise agreements
Terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services
Licensing
Manufacturing and services arrangements
The proper distribution of a deceased estate can be a long and drawn-out process, we aim to conclude as quickly as possible, which can help minimize the stress inflicted on family members after the passing of a loved one. If you would like to make your will please contact us today on 0212455660
We provide a full suite of services on matters of employment law for the Employee and the Employer. Employment Law is complex and constantly changing. If you need advice on any of the below employment matters, please contact us today at 021 2455660
Advice on the Obligations and Rights of Employees
Policies and Procedures
Explanation of the Law in relation to Dismissal, Redundancy, and Staff Reorganisation
Employment Law Due Diligence
Contracts of Employment
Independent HR Reviews
Legal Implications for Employers and Employees arising from a Merger / Acquisition (TUPE)
Staff Handbook
HR Investigations
Policies and Procedures
Health & Safety
Sexual Harassment & Bullying
If you have suffered an injury or illness that has been caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Personal Injuries team are available to give you clear, practical, and effective advice. We have extensive experience with the courts in a wide range of matters. We advise on the most appropriate approach to each individual case.
* In contentious business, a Solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportions of any award or settlement.
The following is a summary of our collective areas of expertise. If you require advice on a specific area please contact us and we will be happy to assist you:
Medical Negligence
Professional Negligence
Personal Injury
Road traffic accident
Accident at work
Defamation
Employment disputes
Property Disputes
Accidental Damage
Garda Compensation claims
If you have suffered an injury or illness that has been caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Personal Injuries team are available to give you clear, practical, and effective advice. We have extensive experience with the courts in a wide range of matters. We advise on the most appropriate approach to each individual case.
* In contentious business, a Solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportions of any award or settlement.
The following is a summary of our collective areas of expertise. If you require advice on a specific area please contact us and we will be happy to assist you:
Medical Negligence
Professional Negligence
Personal Injury
Road traffic accident
Accident at work
Defamation
Employment disputes
Property Disputes
Accidental Damage
Garda Compensation claims
