Cat is Cornish-born and bred. She studied for her LLB at the University of West England; before qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive. She has been with Nalders Solicitors since 2005, based at the St Austell office.
Cat specialises in private house sales and purchases, re-mortgages, section 106 affordable homes, Help 2 Buy scheme, equity release mortgages, new build purchases, drafting conveyancing documents, auctions, easements, transfer of equity, buy to let, assents, voluntary first registration, preparation of auction packs.
With over 16 years’ experience in property law, Cat has a strong client base and reputation for providing detailed, practical legal advice.
Outside the Office
When not at work, Cat enjoys socialising, reading, DIY and keeping fit. She has a keen interest in cars and enjoys fine dining and eating out.
Qualifications & Experience
Cat has an LLB in Law I am a Chartered Legal Executive
She has 20 years’ experience in property work.
Her work in this area is supervised by Simon Rogers.
Cat has handled several property transactions for us over the last few years, to a very high standard. I was really happy with the speed of her responses to my emails and the fact that she actioned everything really quickly. This was really important to me. - July 2026
Cat was prompt, efficient and understanding. Emails were normally replied to within minutes with an accurate response. - RH, April 2026
Catherine is quick to respond, helpful and very informative. This is the second time I’ve used her services for conveyancing and I would happily use her again in the future. - March 2026
Catherine was fantastic throughout the whole process. Very professional and I would highly recommend her. Thank you. - March 2026
Cat was efficient and helpful, and always available to answer my questions. As a first time buyer, I couldn’t have had a better experience. - LD, January 2026
During my lifetime I have been involved in a total of 17 property sales or purchases. Catherine has been the most efficient and responsive solicitor by some margin when compared to all the other transactions and I will always ask her to represent me in any future ones. - HG, January 2026
This is the 3rd time we have used Cat and have always had excellent experience. Cat always keeps us up to date and is very approachable. We always recommend her. - January 2026
Cat was highly recommended by [estate agents] due to the quality of her work and speed at not just replying, but getting the work done. There were no delays whatsoever and I cannot fault her in any way whatsoever. Highly recommended. People always expect problems with solicitors when buying and selling houses. I had none whatsoever. - MT, December 2025
Catherine was extremely pro active from my initial enquiry to the completion of my sale. This I very much appreciated as nothing adds to the stress of legal matters more than no one getting back to you. Catherine always got back to me. As Catherine was referred to me by my best friend who also uses her services I can’t speak more highly of her in acting for me in the sale of a complicated leasehold property sale. - November 2025
Cat is so incredibly efficient , we were always blown away by just how quickly Cat deals with every communication, query or problem. Cat’s friendly, understanding and very professional, couldn’t ask for any better! Thank you so much for all of your help. - November 2025
From the moment we spoke with Catherine, we had a confident feel on her approach to our situation. She was totally coherent in all aspects. Would recommend her to all. - P - October 2025
Catherine was very efficient from the start. Initial paperwork was sent out right away and any queries answered. Catherine would always return my call and answer any queries I had. - MN - October 2025
Had worked with Catherine previously and heard nothing but glowing reviews. When it was time to purchase our own property, there was no doubt we would be using Cat. Could not fault. Great communication throughout. Thanks Cat! - SM - October 2025
Nalders were terrific in every aspect of our very drawn-out house sale - highly recommended! - Ms S Harmer - October 2025
Catherine has been amazing and patient from the start. Due to me living up north but selling a property down south, I really couldn't have asked for a better person! Everything went quickly and smooth. - Mrs J Wright - September 2025
Cat and Naomi were a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole conveyancing process, making sure we understood what was involved and giving advice when needed. Very professional in every sense of the word. - Mr J Wright - August 2025
I would highly recommend Catherine, our purchase processed extremely smoothly and Catherine was very helpful and efficient during the 10 week process, my wife and I would not hesitate to use Catherine's services in the future and for anyone looking for a conveyancing solicitor then look no further! Thank you Catherine. - Mr A - August 2025
Catherine Hendry was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process of selling my old home and buying a new one. Her communication was excellent; she was always quick to respond and kept me informed every step of the way. She made what could have been a very stressful time feel manageable and straightforward. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and efficient solicitor. - Mr D - August 2025
Catherine was very helpful and understood our needs well. We had regular contact throughout the process and were always well informed of the current status of our file. - July 2025
We were delighted to have Catherine guide us through our purchase, we have great confidence in her professionalism , and have sought her help before, and would not hesitate to do so again. We had excellent advice, and were updated at each phase, and Catherine’s warm personality made communication easy. We can not thank her enough and would highly recommend her. - Mr ACS and Mrs VAHS - July 2025
5 star service every time and Catherine Hendry and Naomi super professionals. - Mr DA Parrot - June 2025
Catherine is professional and super-efficient when she deals with clients. She is so prompt at replying to any enquiries sent and is a breath of fresh air compared to other solicitors that I have come into contact with through my profession as an IFA and for personal matters. I would not hesitate at all in recommending Catherine to anyone. - June 2025
The best conveyancing experience ever! - May 2025
The work Catherine and Naomi completed for me was brilliant. It was a challenging situation given the history of trying to sell the property before, it being a section 106 property and that it was a sale between family but both the ladies responded quickly and professionally to help complete the process. - May 2025
We have used Catherine a few times now and she is consistently brilliant. She is readily available and super efficient. We have the utmost trust in Catherine and she is always our first port of call. We have also recommended her to friends. Probably the best legal professional we have dealt with. Thanks Catherine x - JSES - February 2025
Catherine was always on hand to help & advise, on all matters of the house sale. Available via email or phone, always efficient & friendly. I was also very impressed with everyone I spoke with at Nalders. - Mrs RC - February 2025
I just want to say thank you to you and your team! you have made a not very nice process as stress free as possible and you have been so quick at everything so thank you so much! - January 2025
We have used Nalders on numerous occasions Catherine and her team are always professional and deal with matters expeditiously and without any drama! Well done indeed! - December 2024
Catherine and other Nalders staff were professional and always acted with courtesy and respect. The responses to questions and other enquiries were quick and easy to understand. We felt that our needs were met throughout the whole process. - Mr & Mrs MC - November 2024
Catherine has done a great job for me, not once, but twice. Firstly buying a brand new house which had many complicated aspects involved in the conveyancing process. Then, secondly, selling the same house three years later. Catherine is very thorough in her work, answered my many queries in clear simple language, has a great eye for detail and is very good at identifying potential problems. - Mr AC - October 2024
Catherine has been fantastic from start to finish of the process. Always explains everything in an easy to understand way. Our sale posed several challenges but she navigated us through in a very reassuring, confident manner...You were always there when we needed. Replying to phone calls or emails very quickly. This helped us feel reassured about the sale. - Mr VW - August 2024
It was a pleasure to work with Catherine. Her knowledge was invaluable and she provided clear and concise information when answering any of my queries. This is the first time I’ve bought a house on my own and I really appreciated Catherine’s calm, assured approach. - SH - August 2024
Cat was very responsive, extremely helpful, made our journey stress free, she kept in touch with us regularly...Our sale was a little more complicated than normal. Cat was very knowledgeable and made it seem seamless to us even though it probably wasn’t. - June 2024
Catherine has been extremely helpful all the way through the process informing us of all the various steps in an easy to understand way. Always getting back to us in a timely manner. We are very happy with the service we received. Thank you. - Mr V Williams & Ms T Basse - April 2024
We used Cat for the sale and purchase of our home. Cat was fantastic through the whole process. The service was professional and all queries were dealt with incredibly quickly and efficiently. We would 100% recommend and we would always use Cat again in the future. - Miss T B - April 2024
We have worked with Cat previously, and she always goes above and beyond to helping with any queries. She's very responsive and easily the best conveyancer in Cornwall! - April 2024
Once again ,fast, efficient, superb work from Catherine Hendry and the Nalder's team . Catherine has handled several house sales and purchases for us and my wife and I have always been delighted with the results. - March 2024
The professionalism and efficiency of Catherine Hendry during my property purchase were outstanding. I couldn’t have asked for a more responsive and skilled legal partner. - MAKS - February 2024
Excellent communication and understanding every time. - February 2024
Catherine helped us with our house purchase. Catherine provided clear advice and progressed our purchase quickly and without a bombardment of correspondence. Many thanks, [client name] - NP - February 2024
Catherine was very professional and helpful throughout our dealing with her. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was dealt with swiftly. - AB - February 2024
... Thank you for once again being the only reliable source of information. / Knowing that any delays will never be due to you enables me to drive the chain with the absolute certainty the problems lie with the other parties... - January 2024
Catherine is our long term solicitor who we have used repeatedly for our various property transactions. She has been consitently the best solicitor we have dealt with over many years and we have complete confidence in her and the information she provides. This is invaluable when often being told different things by purchasers and sellers and the various third parties acting for them, and helping to counter the many excuses for delays that are typical, and to keep a sale or purchase moving forward in a timely manner, or have the confidence to end a transaction early if the other parties are not showing an appropriate level of commitment. - January 2024
Cat was absolutely fantastic dealing with our purchase, we had some difficulties towards the end of the process but she was so supportive to get these as resolved as quickly as possible. - LH - January 2024
Catherine and her team at the St Austell branch were extremely helpful and we were really pleased with the service we received. Thank you – Mrs G P H Bowles – November 2023
Catherine has dealt with the sale of our property in a timely and professional manner dealing well with any expectations we had. If needed in the future we would choose Catherine Hendry every time. - October 2023
We had a very stressful house purchase but our saving grace was Catherine, she dealt with very difficult sellers and their solicitors and didn’t give up for us, thank you so much! - Mr B Statham-Wilkins - August 2023
Catherine Hendry at Nalders supported me with a complex purchase of my new house. I was extremely impressed with the speed and integrity at which she works. This is, without a doubt, the best legal support I have had with a house purchase and I would highly recommend her to others. - JV - August 2023
Very please with the how Catherine helped me through the process. Catherine is approachable and very efficient. - Mr A Breary - August 2023
Catherine was knowledgeable, professional & helpful. Her swift responses & advice meant that the sellers did not pull out of the sale. Thankful to have her for our first purchase! - July 2023
Ms Hendry was both prompt and efficient when dealing with issues, she trod 'the extra mile' in our difficult case. - Mrs S A Stribling & Mr P Stribling - June 2023
Catherine provided a swift response to every enquiry we sent, she proved to be knowledgeable, experienced and made the process virtually stress free. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Catherine as she is by far the best solicitor I have used. - February 2023
Catherine was knowledgeable and professional throughout. Also very efficient with communication which was important to us - and appreciated. - WS & ERS - January 2023
Catherine was always very pleasant and helpful everytime - October 2022
Cat always provides exceptional customer service. Always responses promptly and professionally. We are always recommending her to family and friends. - February 2022
Catherine kept us informed at all times, quickly returned letters & emails and made our move easy - AJY - January 2022
May I thank you and your colleagues for the efforts made to complete the sale of mum's house...I can assure you that I will have no hesitation to use your firm if the circumstances require, nor will I have any doubts if recommending you to others. - December 2021
Cat was very responsive and helpful. - September 2021
Always helpful, happy to discuss matters, quick transaction. - September 2021
We found Catherine very approachable considering the covid pandemic and easy to converse with. Very professional and we were always updated on current happenings - Mr K Lean - June 2021
Quick and efficient service, good communication - R Cornelius - April 2021
I have a number of properties and use Catherine Hendry for all my transactions whenever I can. Several recent attempts to purchase property in Scotland (which requires the use of a Scottish solicitor) reminded me why all my business comes to Catherine, and we switched back to purchasing in England where we could use Catherine and Nalders again. Her responsiveness and understanding of complex purchases is excellent, with none of the over commitment and under delivery often encountered when using other solicitors, whether they be in England or Scotland. - Mr B & Mrs G Hammond - April 2021
Always very good. - K Theobald - October 2020
We wouldn't use anyone other than Cat when we sell or buy a property. We've used her many times in the past, and can only praise her work. - Mr & Mrs Wilkins - October 2020
Did a great job for us under unusual circumstances. Being one of the purchasers living in Australia. - October 2020
Catherine Hendry was first class in providing the legal support required to purchase our property. Catherine was thorough and always prompt in her response to our queries. We would highly recommend her services. - Mr & Mrs Lawless - September 2020
Catherine was friendly, very helpful and a pleasure to deal with - Mr & Mrs White - September 2020
Excellent service throughout - thank you.
Brilliant service - would recommend Catherine to anyone.
Catherine Hendry did a first class job and she was straight forward to deal with. Thank you.
I have dealt with Catherine for a couple of sales/purchases and would highly recommend/use her again.
Excellent service - Thank you very much!
Could not be happier with the service and I have dealt with value for money.
I hoped for a straight forward/uncomplicated transaction and that was what I got. Catherine was really helpful.
We found everything excellent in our dealings with Cath Hendry.
Overall a very efficient and streamlined service. Thank you Catherine!
Having spoken to Catherine Hendrey numerous times on the phone I have yet to meet the person in question - I hope to do so in the near future.
No suggestions for improvements, I was completed satisfied with all my dealings with Cath.
Good value for money. Excellent service all round. No complaints. Would use again and recommend to others.
Have already recommended you to my friend who is using you.
The purchase turned out to be quite complex with various issues arising mostly from the mortgage companies involved. Catherine dealt with this patiently and professionally with all aspects of this and put in a lot of detailed effort. I have already recommended Nalders to others on the strength of the service I received this time and previously from others.
Cat is an extremely competent and efficient person. Any queries were explained simply and effectivley. Very affordable. Couteous and relaxed. We always have full trust in her ability.
Cat was very good with all areas. This is the third time with her, no complaints at all.
I found Cat very approachable, quick and professional with her responses etc.
Thank you for making the process simple and efficient.
Utterly stunning service. could not have asked for better!
Genuinely really pleased - I was recommended you by Bradleys and very happy with the helpful, friendly service - thank you for making my first house purchase fairly enjoyable!
“An exemplary, efficient service - couldn't be better.”
Can’t fault our experience at all. Thank you for making the purchase of our first house a positive experience and as stress free as possible!