Gateley Legal appoints corporate legal director in Manchester

Gateley Legal has strengthened its Manchester corporate team with the appointment of Katie Porter as legal director.

Katie joins following a successful six-year tenure at Pinsent Masons, where she progressed from solicitor to senior associate, honing her skills across the entire breadth of corporate legal advisory, with a specific focus on private equity transactions. Before her time at Pinsent Masons, she spent five years at Gateley, where she trained and qualified into the Manchester corporate team she is rejoining.

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.”