Catherine Patten

Catherine Patten currently serves as Head of Legal UK Intelligence and Head of Legal Services for Cyber & Information and Procurement at QinetiQ, providing legal support that includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and offering legal advice on various issues, including litigation. Prior experience includes roles as Principal Legal Adviser, Legal Adviser, and Associate Solicitor at Harrison Clark Rickerbys Ltd, where Catherine advised on commercial contracts and business transactions while applying expertise in construction law. Earlier experience as an Assistant Solicitor at SNR Denton involved drafting and advising on UK and international construction and engineering contracts. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Birmingham and a Diploma in French Law from the University of Limoges.