Dual qualified in both England and New York, Kimmie maintains a broad commercial and financial litigation practice focusing on high value Court disputes where she frequently litigates before the High Court and on appeals. Kimmie also has experience in complex international arbitration matters, with expertise of LCIA and ICC rules, as well as acting investor-side in an investment treaty challenge. Kimmie is adept in advising and acting in matters relating to allegations of fraud, misrepresentation and breach of warranty claims, and a range of corporate disputes including breaches of director duties, shareholder disputes, and securities-related actions.
Shortlisted as a ‘Rising Star’ for Litigation at the 2024 Women in Business Law Awards and recognised as a key lawyer for Commercial Litigation in Legal 500 UK, Kimmie is seen as a trusted advisor in a broad spectrum of advisory matters, particularly in the shareholder activism space and matters relating to listed investment companies.
In addition to her fee-earning caseload, Kimmie leads the firm’s award-winning pro bono practice, spearheading the strategic direction for the firm’s pro bono and broader community investment initiatives. As part of her role, she also takes on pro bono cases, including those that focus on her personal interests in climate change and international human rights law issues. As a solicitor advocate, Kimmie represents litigants on a pro bono basis in the Chancery Division of the High Court.
Since 2018, Kimmie has sat as a trustee of her alumna college Junior Combination Room (JCR).