About
Catherine is a Partner specialising in Medical Negligence claims. She represents individual clients in cases involving treatment or surgery carried out by the same surgeon or within the same NHS Trust department. Catherine acts for clients across England and Wales in high-profile group actions, and her commentary has been widely reported in the media. She is responsible for the strategic planning and management of group actions, overseeing claims from their inception through to conclusion.
With an approachable and empathetic manner, Catherine is committed to supporting clients throughout the investigation of their legal claims. She has developed a strong understanding of medical terminology, helping clients feel comfortable discussing their experiences and the treatment they have received.
Catherine is Joint Coordinator of the Multi-Party Action Special Interest Group at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), where she organises training and development opportunities for fellow lawyers involved in group litigation. She is also accredited by APIL as a Senior Litigator.
Case Highlights
Catherine’s case highlights include:
- Represented a group of claimants in a high-profile group action against a Bristol-based colorectal surgeon concerning surgeries involving mesh.
- Secured a substantial settlement in a complex abdominal surgery claim shortly before trial.
- Successfully represented groups of claimants in claims against multiple orthopaedic surgeons across England.
- Supported multiple claimants in pursuing claims following treatment provided by a gynaecological surgeon.
- Represented a group of claimants in claims arising from paediatric surgical procedures.
