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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veronica O.

14:46 06 Mar 26

I would like to thank Sumera for her support/guidance in finalising my settlement agreement from work. Sumera responded promptly to my enquiries with clear explanations which most of individual customers would need as well as legal guidance.

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16:09 03 Mar 26

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

Pream kumar W.

09:03 19 Feb 26

Very competitive pricing and fantastic, transparent service. Very pleased I chose this company and would recommend to all.

Erin

18:42 13 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

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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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