The Scoping Inquiry has revealed close to 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse in religious-run schools across Ireland. The report, detailing the abuse inflicted on thousands of children, calls for a full Commission of Investigation and urges the government to consider financial redress for survivors.
In a landmark UK settlement, three major pelvic mesh manufacturers have agreed to a multi-million pound payout for over 100 women suffering severe complications from transvaginal mesh implants. Despite the settlement, the companies deny liability, leaving thousands of other victims still seeking justice.
A Leitrim family of seven has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review against the county council after it deemed their mould-infested home did not render them homeless, sparking a legal battle over emergency housing rights.
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Kathrin Coleman is a Senior Litigation Solicitor at Coleman Legal LLP. She is a specialist in the areas of clinical litigation, personal injury law including sexual assault and historical abuse, general professional negligence, defamation and employment law.
Kathrin has built up a wealth of experience in most areas of High Court Litigation. She runs a busy private client litigation desk and has successfully litigated against large organisations including the state and major religious institutions. She has also successfully represented clients in some of the biggest jury awards in Irish legal history and would regularly act for individuals and families during inquests or inquiries.
Kathrin is currently involved in a major multi-party action in relation to a product liability claim regarding defective vaginal mesh implants. She also acts for individuals who have suffered loss as a consequence of the advice or actions of others. Kathrin is also advising a large group of families of their rights regarding the standard of care which is required in pre-school childcare services such as crèches, Montessori groups and Playschool facilities.
Kathrin began her career with Lavelle Coleman in 1999, and graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2003 with an Honours Masters Degree in English Literature and French with a further Honours post-graduate business qualification from the Smurfit Business School in 2004.
As a dual citizen of Ireland and Germany, Kathrin is also a bi-lingual German speaker with a qualification in Legal German. She is also fluent in French and is admitted to the role of solicitors in England and Wales.
Kathrin is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association.
