Catherine Ye is a Partner at Sparrow & Trieu Solicitors and is taking over the leadership of the firm alongside Herbert Tuck, following the transition from founding partners David Sparrow and Therese Trieu.
Catherine has been an integral part of the firm for over 15 years, developing a strong reputation in commercial property law. Her extensive experience includes advising on complex and high-value commercial transactions, with particular expertise in the hospitality and retail sectors. Over the years, she has assisted numerous clients in securing premises and establishing businesses, helping to open some of London's most well-known and successful restaurants.
Catherine graduated from King's College London and BPP University, and combines strong legal training with many years of practical experience advising commercial clients.
Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and Shanghainese, Catherine is able to support a diverse international client base and has built longstanding relationships within London's business community.
Having spent much of her career at Sparrow & Trieu Solicitors, Catherine brings continuity, deep institutional knowledge, and a strong commitment to the firm's clients as she leads the practice into its next chapter.
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys collecting vintage antiques, detective fictions, watching Asian dramas, and travelling.