Catherine qualified as a barrister in 1997, requalifying as a solicitor in 2004.
Catherine primarily undertakes financial remedy work or pre and post nuptial agreements for high-net-worth clients, often working with another member of the team. Catherine also oversees the marketing and business development team and leads the firm’s client service delivery.
On a personal note
In her spare time, Catherine loves to go to the gym. She also enjoys travelling as far as possible for as long as possible! She in married with a son at university, and a daughter and cavapoo named Roxi at home.
She is also a school governor sitting on finance and safeguarding committees and has special responsibility for boarding.
Noteable achievements
- Represented high net worth client in complex child relocation case.
- Resolved multi-jurisdiction divorce with an estimated
£5 million estate.
- Representing a client in financial remedy negotiations with assets in excess of £20m, incorporating commercial and residential property, company shares, other assets and tax issues.
- Representing a City client with assets in excess of £16m property, company shares and significant other investments.
- Representing a High Net Worth Client with assets in excess of £7m in negotiations with a City Firm. Assets included London property, a country property, property and investments abroad and pensions. After a financial remedy Consent Order was sealed the parties reconciled and a post nuptial agreement is now being considered.
- Representing the applicant wife on an application for a financial remedy. The wife was a high earner and supported the husband during the marriage. She also made other significant financial contributions unmatched by the husband. The parties had no children together and the issues surrounded the categorisation of matrimonial/non-matrimonial property, inheritance, a significant number of chattels and whether the pension accrual prior to the marriage should be ringfenced.
- Advising in relation to a £5m financial remedy with complex bonus payments, capital, property and pension assets both here and abroad.
- Dealing with a £16m financial remedy with assets in this jurisdiction and abroad.
Qualifications & memberships
Going through a divorce can be very difficult and can leave you feeling very unsure about how to make the right decisions or do the right thing for everybody involved. Catherine Polli brought a very high degree of professional expertise and qualified advice to help me find my way to appropriate decisions and a resolution that worked. Just as importantly, at a very emotional time I felt I was being treated with very high degrees of empathy and personal integrity throughout. I thoroughly recommend Catherine and all the team.
I have since used Pinney Talfourd for an assortment of other services, including Property transactions.
Mr L, Kent
"Excellent. Catherine Polli over-delivered. Professional, experienced, timely and flexible to my needs (I was managing this divorce outside from the UK). The legal advice was always balanced, always sharing the pros / cons and the legalities. This helped me in my decision making. I received regular updates and Catherine always made herself available if I needed to talk over the phone, or even on weekends to fit with my work / travel schedule. A role model of what you should expect to see from a professional. I would strongly recommend the services of Catherine and Pinney Talfourd."
Mrs H, Switzerland
"7 years later, I've recommended yet another friend to you this week. I'll never forget your care and consideration throughout. I know you are the right woman for the job! I told her to build an army of good people around her - and that you were my General!"
Mrs H, London
"I would like to thank you for all of your help in dealing with my case. Thank you for being brilliant at corresponding, listening to and understanding my wishes, and guiding me clearly throughout. I am glad we worked together on this."
Mrs D, Essex
"Catherine was very professional, she was timely with answering queries, giving information and following up. She was prompt and kept you informed on actions being taken with my input and her advice. Her assistant Suzanne Figgins was invaluable also when contacting or leaving a message for Catherine if she was unavailable."
Ms M, London
"It seems inadequate to say "thank you" but I hope that my appreciation comes across. With highest regard for you and Pinney Talfourd - I am proud to be associated with such a professional and trustworthy firm."
Mrs J, Surrey
"When your friends and family suggest you should seek legal assistance, perhaps you should. I wish I had. Through uncertainty and fear I delayed the inevitable, but as soon as I made that step and met Catherine I felt a problem had been lifted off my shoulders. Catherine explained everything, dealt with matters swiftly and no question was too small. Along the way Catherine kept me updated and dealt with everything so efficiently. I can't thank Catherine and her team enough and needless to say, I have recommended Catherine to a friend."
Mrs G Essex
"I would like to thank your firm, and in particular Mrs Catherine Polli and her team. This matter has been continuous over the past fifteen months and I am pleased to say that it has been made less difficult by Mrs Polli's kind attention over several matters relating to the family home and finances, plus the divorce. A happy conclusion."
Ms M, Hornchurch
“I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your help and support over the last few years with my case. I have really appreciated your honest advice and guidance throughout the time you were working for me. I always felt that you listened and understood, and therefore were able to offer the best advice on the way to proceed. I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your services to anyone who needs legal advice.”
Mrs B, Essex
Catherine is a hugely experienced lawyer who assisted me with my divorce recently. Throughout the matter she has always taken the time to explain things clearly and comprehensively, and to keep me up to date with progress promptly and regularly. She and her team are extremely efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending Catherine to any prospective client.
Mrs C Essex
