Tribute to Katy Rensten

So very sorry to hear about Katy - I first met her years ago -great sense of humour, bright and bubbly- a lovely lady -my condolences to Marcia Laura & Rob and family at this very sad time. Much love Anne Cane xx

I first met Katy in 2018 when she came to me for a reflexology treatment. She became a regular client, and I always looked forward to her visits to the clinic. Katy always arrived with a smile, never complained about her health issues. She was such an inspiration to me, demonstrating the ability to deal with anything life throws at you. Funny, loyal, practical, selfless, that’s how I would describe Katy. I often found it difficult to register just how serious Katy’s illness was, she appeared so full of life and energy. I really wanted her to go on forever. I am very sad that I won’t see Katy again rushing in for her treatments. It was an honour to have known her. Sending much love to Marcia and the family. Rosemary XXX

To Marcia , Katie's family, friends, colleagues at Coram, the legal profession, the family justice system and her former clients. Also to all that knew her and were touched by her warmth and her unique spirit. I was and continue to be so sad by Katie's passing. I first met Katie on the Law Society's Children Sub Committee when she was a solicitor. She made an invaluable contribution to the policy work of that committee the work of the Law Society and thus the legal profession. She also contributed to the 2nd edition of the Law Society's Guide to Good Practice when I was the committee's chair and co general editor of that work and is credited for her assistance and contribution. She was a fighter for her clients. She got on so with children and teenagers. She was witty had a great sense of humour and would always go the extra mile. I continued to know her and instruct her when she crossed over to the bar and became a barrister. She was so well respected by all and she was so well liked on a personal level. I last saw her with Marcia by chance last summer in Hackney and she was her usual warm, witty self. I am so sad at her passing. Katie's unique spirit will be so missed. There is and there will be no one else like her. I thank her for all that she did in my work world and beyond. It was a privilege to have worked and known her. May her dear soul RIP. My condolences to all . In sadness Denise Lester ( McCormacks Law )

Always willing to help and brought the sunshine. Enormous loss. Ginny

This is a huge loss and I'm very sad to hear of it. Katy was an exceptional human. She was clever, thoughtful, humane, compassionate and hilarious. I was against her many, many times over the years, and she was always a brilliant opponent, helping to get to the best outcome wherever possible, for all of the people involved. Her clients were lucky to have her, as were we, her opponents. Cleo Perry

Dear Marcia, I was so sorry to hear the news. Katy will be much missed. Condolences to you and the family. RIP dear Katy. Meena

What a pleasure it was to have Katy appear before me. Calm, assured, reassuring and totally committed to her client. An unbeatable combination. I extend my sincere condolences to Marcia and all the other members of Katy's family as well as her colleagues in chambers where she must be so greatly missed. Laura Harris 12 April 2021

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Katy's passing. Our condolences to Katy's wife, Marcia and their two very special children, Laura and Robert, our thoughts are with them at this time. Michaela Upton and her mum, Sue

Ah , Katy .. I’m so sorry to hear. I respected you immediately at the time when I met you in early 2000’s . A well balanced professional personality with fairness and bravery . I always will remember you . My condolences to all persons that she held dear to heart ❤️

Heartbroken at hearing the news, Katy was influential to upbringing for several years and remained a fond friend for 35yrs since. My heart goes out to all the family. Such a devastating loss.

I was shocked to learn she had cancer from her appearance when she appeared before me in a case twice recently. I was even more shocked to read of her passing and send Marcia and her family and coram chambers my deepest sympathy. We will all miss her wit and thoroughness. Judith Hughes

Katy- one in a million. Brave, thoughtful, resourceful, realistic, clever, loyal, funny...the adjectives can go on for ever. Much loved, she will be very much missed. My condolences to Marcia and the family. Vera M.

Such a tragic loss for her family and the law. Katy was an excellent lawyer - tenacious and humane - vital qualities for family bar. She exuded warmth and it was so clear that she was deeply respected and loved by those around her. It was always a pleasure to know that she was in any case before me. My heartfelt wishes to her family. Jane Probyn