Kate Kensell

Senior Associate Hamish Cumming Family Lawyers

Sydney, NSW

About Kate

Kate Kensell is a Senior Associate at Hamish Cumming Family Lawyers, exclusively practising in family law for over 15 years. She appears as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in family law proceedings, showcasing her dedication and expertise in safeguarding children's interests. Since joining the firm in 2009, she has brought extensive experience and commitment to her role. Before her tenure at Hamish Cumming Family Lawyers, Kate served as the Young Lawyer’s Representative of the Northern Territory Law Society and contributed as a councillor to the Northern Territory Law Council. Her dedication to community service is reflected in her board membership and volunteer work with the Top End Women’s Legal Service in the Northern Territory, as well as her volunteer role with the Inner City Legal Centre in Sydney. Kate earned her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts with Honours in 2005 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2006. During her studies, she honed her legal skills as a paralegal in the family law jurisdiction, laying a strong foundation for her legal career. She is an active member of the family law sections of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Law Council of Australia. Additionally, Kate is on the panel of Independent Children’s Lawyers, further emphasising her dedication to the field of family law.

Practice areas

Family Law

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Level 15 Suite 1501, 370 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Kate Kensell
Date of admission: 2006
Certification type: Employee of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 14 Jul 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Family Law

Children's Law