Kate Darby

Technical Conveyancing Solicitor

Kate is a technical support solicitor within the conveyancing department at Askews LLP.

Kate completed her legal training in Oxford having studied at the College of Law in Guildford. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and continued to practise in Oxford, gaining experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Kate joined Askews in 2020 after 17 years working in a conveyancing department at a firm in Northampton. During this time she undertook a number of roles including head of residential conveyancing and professional support. She has a particular interest in newbuild work.

Now at Askews, Kate provides technical support to the whole conveyancing team, drawing upon her many years of experience and expertise in turning problems into solutions.

In her spare time Kate enjoys running, triathlons, painting and spending time with her family.

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I cannot thank Sumera enough for her assistance with my settlement agreement from work. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and proactive, making sure everything was handled quickly and efficiently. Her support made the whole process far less stressful.I would happily recommend Sumera at Askews to anyone needing legal advice, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again.

Lee H.

12:17 20 Feb 26

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with ASKEWS Legal team during our mortgage process. From start to finish, the service was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive.A very special thank you to Parvinder Sanghera, Simran Sanghera, and Anya Gardner. They went above and beyond at every stage, keeping us informed, responding promptly to our questions, and making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Their attention to detail and dedication truly stood out.The whole team did an outstanding job, and we are so grateful for their hard work and commitment. We always felt reassured knowing we were in such capable hands.We would highly recommend ASKEWS LEGAL firm to anyone looking for reliable and professional solicitors. Thank you again for everything!Kumar & Samanthi

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09:03 19 Feb 26

I would highly recommend Paul and the conveyancing team their attention to details and getting things done was phenomenal. Thank you for handling all the paperwork everything went through smoothly in purchasing my home.

Jerelyn J.

20:12 10 Feb 26

I highly recommend this employment service. Despite the pressure of a very tight deadline, Sumera Ehsan clearly explained the entire process and committed to the timeline while still making sure every detail was thoroughly covered. I was genuinely impressed by her professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. From start to finish, I felt confident and in very good hands.

Rera R.

15:35 10 Feb 26

Excellent professional service !! Thanks to Askews and team.

Sampoornam B.

18:48 27 Jan 26

I can’t express my gratitude enough for Mr Mohammad Farooq (criminal department), who was my solicitor during my criminal proceedings.He really believed in me from the start and knew I needed someone fighting my corner. Mr Farooq could see how much this was affecting me mentally as my situation had a big impact on the relationship with my two year old girl. He showed great empathy and kindness going above and beyond to keep me updated on all aspects of my case, making me feel he was there for me throughout if I needed him.He was very professional in his work and advice he gave me. He ensured all documents were uploaded on time and I recieved everything I requested in a timely manner. He quickly made himself available for any phone calls or meetings that I requested.Mr Farooq recommended and secured me an outstanding barrister and between them they ensured the right outcome at my trial. For that myself, my daughters and the rest of my family will be forever greatful.Thank you Mohammad, a true gentleman and credit to Askews Legal

Joey H.

14:40 21 Jan 26

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Kate Darby

Areas of expertise in individual services

The Residential Sales Process

The Residential Purchase Process

ID1 Forms For Conveyancing

Transfer Of Equity

Remortgages

Buying And Selling a Residential Property

Buy To Let

Residential Conveyancing

Areas of expertise in business services

Renewing a Commercial Lease

Site Development

Repossession and Forfeiture

Guarantees For Commercial Property Tenancies

Negotiating a Commercial Lease

Dilapidations

Commercial Property Acquisition and Disposal

Break Clauses

Commercial Property

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