Kate Copping

Kate Copping is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the General Counsel for Hutchison Ports Europe since January 2023, providing legal expertise for a European ports business covering eight countries, including key locations such as Felixstowe and Rotterdam. Prior to this role, Kate held the position of Deputy General Counsel at Hutchison Whampoa (Europe) Limited from May 2018 to January 2023, supporting various business units in telecommunications and data analytics. Kate's extensive experience at Three from 2005 to 2018 included positions as Director of Legal for corporate and commercial affairs, overseeing significant acquisitions and joint ventures. Additionally, Kate has worked as a Senior Associate and Associate Lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, specializing in Technology Media and IP law. Kate holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from The Australian National University.