The University of Oxford, Mansfield College, BA Jurisprudence.
The University of Law, Manchester, Bar Practice Course
Astbury Scholar, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (2021)
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Attorney General’s Junior Junior Scheme
Caitlin joined 18 St John Street Chambers Business and Property Group as a tenant in September 2024, having successfully completed her pupillage under the supervision of David Hoffman and Victoria Roberts.
Caitlin undertakes a wide spectrum of Business and Property work and is often instructed on matters which are beyond her year of call.
She has recently appeared in the Court of Appeal as lead Counsel for the Respondent in the case of Christine Bangs v FM Conway Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 1461. The case concerned the applicability of merits to the test of all of the circumstances pursuant to CPR 3.9. A video of the hearing and the subsequent judgment can be found here: (https://www.judiciary.uk/live-hearings/bangs-claimant-respondent-v-fm-conway-limited-defendant-appellant-anr/ ; https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2024/1461?query=bangs+conway)
Caitlin has also appeared on an emergency springboard injunction in the Rolls Building, and its subsequent return date where she was led by Kings Counsel.
Caitlin has experience in (but is not limited to):
She has appeared in the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Court, Tax Tribunal, Land Tribunal, Magistrates Court and Crown Court.
Caitlin, alongside Victoria Roberts, has co-edited Tolley’s Insolvency Law and Human Rights Chapter which was published in December 2024.
During pupillage, she took part in Advocate’s Pro-Bono Pupillage Pledge assisting on giving advice in relation to constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel.
Caitlin is also member of the Attorney General’s Junior Junior Scheme.
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
A Seminar on Springboard Injunctions (Northern Commercial and Chancery Bar Association; May 2025),
A Seminar on Amendments and Relief from Sanctions (Manchester Business and Property Court Forum; June 2025),
A Workshop on Unfair Prejudice Petitions alongside Eleanor Temple KC and Julia Beer (Chancery Bar Association Summer Conference; June 2025).
Chaired a Panel Event on Contractual Duties of Good Faith with Mr Justice Cawson, Mr Justice Sanfey, David Dunlop KC and Susan Ower KC (British Irish and Commercial Bar Association Annual Conference; March 2026)
A Seminar on Proprietary Estoppel (1835 Network; April 2026)
Bangs v FM Conway Limited and Another [2024] EWCA Civ 1461, Court of Appeal, November 2024
Caitlin appeared un-led in the Court of Appeal as representative of the Respondent.
The Appeal concerned whether relief from sanctions was correctly granted following the Learned Judge having taken into account the merits of the underlying claim in awarding relief.
Caitlin appeared in front of Lady Justice King, Lord Justice Males and Lord Justice Snowden. Lady Justice King addressed Caitlin at the end of the hearing and stated “[I] congratulate you on the way that you coped with the barrage of questions” (at 50:53 of Part 2 of the Hearing video).
Rochdale Borough Council v Various Defendants, High Court, February – March 2025
Caitlin acted for the Applicant in an Emergency Out of Office Injunction and subsequent return hearings arising out of the enforcement of an Emergency Prohibition Order issued by the Local Council.
Caitlin was instructed at approximately 8:00pm on 06 February 2025 and appeared before Mrs Justice Eady DBE at approximately 00:40am on 07 February 2025. The Injunction was granted.
Caitlin attended two subsequent return hearings. The first in front of His Honour Judge Halliwell which was adjourned to allow the Respondents to produce evidence. The second in front of His Honour Judge Pearce in which a Final Injunction was awarded.
Veetee Rice Ltd v Various Defendants, High Court, June 2024 – October 2024
Caitlin appeared during pupillage on behalf of 4 Defendants/Respondents to an emergency springboard injunction in the Rolls Building before the Honourable Mr Justice Smith, and its subsequent return date where she was led by Kings Counsel.
Caitlin was further instructed to draft the Defence on behalf of Defendants 1 – 6. The Defence addressed matters concerning breach of confidentiality covenants within an employment contract including restraint of trade, Directors duties, and the equitable duty of confidence.
Caitlin was instructed as lead Counsel for trial of Defendants 1 – 6 in November 2025 however the claim was resolved prior to trial.
Caitlin, alongside Victoria Roberts, has co-edited Tolley’s Insolvency Law and Human Rights Chapter (December 2024)
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