"I am committed to delivering high quality, pragmatic and timely legal advice that will best achieve my client’s overall commercial objectives"

Katherine Hayes

Principal Lawyer | Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Katherine is an experienced litigator with over 15 years’ experience across a wide range of matters, industries and jurisdictions. She has particular experience and knowledge in the areas of directors’ duties, corporate governance, contractual disputes, personal and corporate insolvency, shareholder disputes and fiduciary duties.

Prior to joining Coulter Legal in 2019, she practiced at a law firm in Melbourne and successfully acted for directors in defending class actions brought by investors in failed managed investment schemes, which involved claims of insolvent trading and misleading and deceptive conduct, among others.

Katherine has also acted in various employment law matters involving general employment law and OH&S. Her depth of experience, practical approach and calm demeanour make her a trusted advisor and help her consistently deliver commercially focused results for her clients.