Katie Hughes-Beddows

Katie is an Associate Solicitor within our Family Law team. She expertly advises and supports clients in all aspects of relationship breakdowns, including divorce, separation, financial matters, arrangements for children and protection orders. Katie also advises and assist clients  with wealth protection agreements such as Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements. 

Background 

Katie completed her Undergraduate degree at the University of Liverpool before undertaking the GDL at BPP and the LPC at the University of Law, achieving a Distinction. She joined Aaron & Partners in 2015 as a Paralegal, going on to complete her training contract with the firm and qualifying as a Solicitor in December 2018. Katie was promoted to Associate Solicitor in 2022.  

Before qualifying, Katie gained valuable legal experience  in Shropshire and  in Perth, Australia. 

Specialisations and Personal Achievements 

Katie advises on complex and often high-net-worth family law matters, including cases involving businesses, trusts, pensions, and novel or unusual issues. Katie also regularly advises on private children arrangements and acts for clients within Children Act Proceedings. She is known for her strategic approach, professionalism, and responsiveness. Katie combines empathy and care with clear, pragmatic advice, ensuring that clients feel supported while securing the best possible outcome for their circumstances. 

Katie is a member of Resolution, demonstrating her commitment to constructive and sensitive resolution of family disputes. 

Recent Work Examples 

• Successfully defending Maintenance Pending Suit proceedings within complex Financial Remedy Proceedings  
• Representing client in complex Financial Remedy Proceedings with issues of non-disclosure of Trust assets and seeking third party disclosure against Trustees   
• Representing client in complex Financial Remedy Proceedings with issues relating to charity structure  
• Advising and drafting Post-Nuptial Agreement for client to protect family farming business and inherited wealth  
• Children Act proceedings – successfully securing the change of residence of a child in a case with issues of domestic abuse.   
• Children Act Proceedings - navigating complex welfare issues involving social services, allegations of abuse and alienating behaviours to reach a final Child Arrangements Order.