Katrina Rowan

Katrina specialises in asbestos disease claims, helping victims who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos related illnesses including asbestosis, pleural thickening and lung cancer, gain compensation via the Courts or the Government, or via other schemes such as T&N.

Katrina joined Leigh Day as a Partner in 2026 having worked for a national law firm for over 21 years where she specialised in asbestos claims. Katrina now leads the Leigh Day office in the East Midlands.

Katrina works closely with local asbestos support groups in the East Midlands including EMAST (East Midlands Asbestos Support Team) and Mesothelioma UK. Katrina regularly participates in events with support groups and medical professionals. Katrina presented to trade union representatives at her previous firm.

Katrina is passionate about fighting for justice on behalf of victims of asbestos disease. Katrina provides support and guidance to victims and their families, often when they have received devastating news of their diagnosis.

Katrina deals with a variety of claims including employer’s liability, occupier’s liability and secondary exposure cases, often involving multi-defendants. Katrina regularly recovers six figure settlement figures for Claimants, often including the costs for future private medical treatment.

Katrina is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

What Clients say:

“Katrina, words don’t seem enough to express how we all feel about you. This has been very sad, emotional and devastating for us about our Dad. But with your kindness and care and understanding we have got there. Dad would have loved your personality as we all do. Our heartfelt thanks”

“Thank you for all the hard work you have put in order to get T’s claim to a conclusion. Katrina worked very hard to get a settlement for what T endured throughout his life from 1970s. Thank you so much for all your hard work and commitment and kindness. Although T isn’t here to see the figure Katrina, he would said a big thank you for all you have done”

“I received your final cheque today. I find the total sum hard to believe…I am completely at a loss to describe the depth of your help and efforts over time. You have persevered on our behalf with diligence and determination – you are really a smart lady! I truly appreciate all you have done. Thanks so much, it is so truly marvellous”

Legal Expertise

• Katrina helped the family of a former apprentice electrician secure £1.8 million settlement following his death due to mesothelioma when he was only in his 60s.
• Katrina secured £19,000 for a former scaffolder who had worked for many different employers over the years. He developed asbestosis and pleural thickening and Katrina brought a claim on his behalf against 11 different companies, securing a settlement on a provisional damages basis which means her client can return to claim further compensation in future if his condition worsens unexpectedly or if he develops another asbestos disease.
• Katrina assisted the widow of a former lagger who died of lung cancer secure £127,500.00. He had stripped asbestos lagging in power stations.
• Katrina secured £265,000 for a 63 year old former carpenter who developed mesothelioma. Katrina also secured an agreement that the Defendant should fund the cost of future private medical treatment recommended by his treating oncologist, as part of the settlement.