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Katie Porter Rejoins Gateley Legal as Manchester Corporate Team Legal Director

Gateley Legal has bolstered its Manchester corporate team with the appointment of Katie Porter as legal director. Katie returns after a six-year tenure at Pinsent Masons, where she advanced from solicitor to senior associate, specializing in corporate legal advisory and private equity transactions. Prior to Pinsent Masons, she trained and qualified at Gateley, making this a homecoming to the team where her legal career began.

In her appointment as legal director, Katie brings a wealth of experience, contacts in the local deal community and a complementary set of skills that will bolster the team’s success and drive further growth. Her strategic insight and proven track record in managing complex legal matters will enhance the team’s capabilities, marking Katie’s return to Gateley as a significant addition to the senior Manchester corporate team.

Katie Porter commented: “Gateley Legal’s Manchester Corporate team is dedicated to supporting the local dealmaking community. It has strong credentials, being a significant player currently, with a huge opportunity for further growth. I am excited to return to the business as a senior member of the team and use my skills to support our clients and the future success of this forward-thinking team.”

Paul Jefferson, Manchester partner and national head of private equity, added: “Katie is not only incredibly technically capable, but she also brings a strong set of skills around client relationship management and strategic business growth, making her an outstanding addition to the team. She is well-known to our longstanding clients for her reliability and expertise. This, coupled with her ability to drive in new business, positions her well as a key member of the Manchester team moving forwards.”

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