Catherine is a counsel in the firm’s Insurance Recovery Group. She advises client's on risk management – from insurance policy advice to claims and coverage disputes.
Catherine advises on the coverage position under a wide range of insurance policies, including professional indemnity, directors and officers, crime, property, energy and marine and non-marine policies. She has represented a variety of high-profile international clients across industry sectors, including transportation, energy, retail, life sciences and financial services and has particular proficiency in disputes arising under Bermuda Form policies. Catherine works closely with colleagues both in London and across the firm’s international offices to deliver seamless advice to clients.
Recognitions
Ranked as "Associates to Watch" in Chambers Global for UK Insurance: Mainly Policyholders, 2025
Ranked as "Associates to Watch" in Chambers UK for UK-wide Insurance: Mainly Policyholders, 2023 - 2026
Was part of a wider Reed Smith team nominated at the 2017 C5 Women in Compliance awards for Fraud and Competition and Anti-Trust Investigation Team of the Year in relation to the European Commission’s investigation into shipping consortia and price signaling.
Credentials
Education
- The University of Law, 2013, LL.B., LPC
- The University of Law, 2012, GDL
- University of Manchester, 2011, M.A., American Studies (History)
- University of Sheffield, 2010, BA (Hons), English and History
Professional affiliations
- Women in Compliance Network
- Young International Arbitration Group (LCIA)
- BILA Young Professionals
