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Katerina Pai // Associate

Katerina Pai // Associate

Katerina is a Criminal Defence Solicitor, qualified in July 2025, and a Police Station Accredited Representative.

She acts on a full spectrum of criminal matters, including prosecutions brought by Trading Standards and Local Authorities.

Her caseload includes a range of crimes against the person (violence, drugs or sexual offences), crimes against property and financial crimes (fraud, money laundering).

Katerina represents individuals from police station investigations through to proceedings before Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, including confiscation proceedings. She conducts her own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

Katerina is committed to providing practical, client-focused advice and robust representation at every stage of the criminal justice process.

Katerina completed her LLB and LPC/LMM at Cardiff University. She held a leadership role in the Cardiff Innocence Project, where she examined a Joint Enterprise Murder case for evidence that could have potentially formed grounds to overturn conviction.

Katerina is fluent in Greek (native).

Client Feedback:

“I thank Katerina hugely for her professionalism, assistance & reassurance at the police station and during the interview process” – Sexual Assault resulting in No Further Action

“Thank you for all your support in resolving the matter involving me and my son. A massive weight had been listed off my shoulders and I can start to rebuild my life” – Being Concerned in Supply of Class B Drugs and Possessing Criminal Property (£100k) resulting in Prosecution Offering No Evidence

Telephone // 0207 025 4450 Email // katerina@shearmanbowen.co.uk

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