Cat regularly advocates in Court on behalf of clients and predominantly cover Care Proceedings and Private Law Children Proceedings.
Cat is a highly motivated person, who wishes to gain justice for those in their most vulnerable positions. She believes that everyone has the right to access justice and that is the reason she chose Family Law. Cat works with various services in the Derby area, including the YMCA and Women's Work. Cat has just been awarded 'Trainee of the Year' at the Derby and District Law Society Awards 2025, which is a fantastic achievment.
Outside of work, Cat enjoys running and have engaged with 10k runs for charity and I am the Charity Rep in the Derby Junior Lawyers committee. She also enjoys spending time with her family and travelling to various destinations and experiencing the rest of the world.
Catriona can be contacted on 01332 650000 or via email catriona.smedley@familylawgroup.co.uk
I am so thankful I got Catriona Smedley as my lawyer! She is absolutely incredible, I felt like I was constantly bugging her but she was always happy to help with anything and put her whole effort into my case. Genuinely could not have asked for a better solicitor and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs it.
Catriona Medley is the best solicitor, I have had a lot of solicitors in my time and she absolutely smashed it, I wish I had Catriona previously and if I ever need a solicitor again I will 1000% be going to her again, thank you so much for your help and support Catriona.
I was and continue to be impressed with the service I have received from my solicitor, Catriona was 100% committed to my case and went above and beyond to help me.. not only is she excellent at her job, she is also such a caring person and helped me more than I could have imagined. She helped me with my mental health and spoke to me at length when I was struggling. I would recommend this company to anyone. I cannot thank Catriona enough for what she did for me!!
I am so thankful I got Catriona Smedley as my lawyer! She is absolutely incredible, I felt like I was constantly bugging her but she was always happy to help with anything and put her whole effort into my case. Genuinely could not have asked for a better solicitor and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs it.
Highly recommend Catriona if you are in need of a family solicitor! She listens to all your wishes, she is always on the other end of the phone, she will tell you how it is and not beat around the bush like many others! She always treats you with respect and you can tell her anything in confidence
Catriona was very friendly and helpful and very professional. We were very happy with her service.
A big thank you to the amazing Catriona Smedley and Family Law team for all there help and being so understanding. Me and my family went through a very difficult time and Catriona and her team were always so helpful and never fail to call me back when I needed advice and help I would certainly recommend them to anyone. Fantastic!
