Kathrin Coleman

Solicitor

Dublin

Bio & Credentials

About

Kathrin Coleman is a Senior Litigation Solicitor at Coleman Legal LLP. She is a specialist in the areas of clinical litigation and personal injury law, including sexual assault and historical abuse, general professional negligence, defamation and employment law.

Experience

Kathrin has accumulated 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 most significant jury awards in Irish legal history and would regularly act for individuals and families during inquests or inquiries.

Recent Cases

Kathrin is currently involved in a significant 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 also advises many families on their rights regarding the standard of care required in preschool childcare services such as crèches, Montessori groups and Playschool facilities.

Education

Kathrin began her career with Lavelle Coleman in 1999. She 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 admitted to the solicitor role in England and Wales. Kathrin is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.

Areas of Specialisation

Recent Work

The North Kerry CAMHS Review led by Dr. Colette Halpin has completed its assessment of around 300 patient files, but the report remains unpublished despite being drafted in June 2025. This delay is causing significant distress for affected families, particularly given that 50% of reviewed cases have resulted in apologies from the HSE, compared to just 15% in the South Kerry Maskey Review.

The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially commenced on 22 July 2025, marking a crucial investigation into the historical use of this epilepsy drug and its devastating effects on children exposed in the womb. This comprehensive inquiry, chaired by Barrister Bríd O'Flaherty BL, will examine decades of prescribing practices, regulatory oversight, and the adequacy of patient warnings regarding Sodium Valproate's risks to unborn children.

The CHI hip surgery review has uncovered serious issues in paediatric care, prompting an apology from CHI and a commitment to reform.

VHI has begun investigating claims for unnecessary hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals. This follows a report detailing procedures that didn't meet clinical thresholds, prompting the insurer to review its reimbursement protocols and the medical necessity of these operations.

The HSE has failed to carry out thousands of assessments of needs within the statutory timeframe, affecting children’s access to support services.