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Caitlin Wood

Associate

Caitlin is an associate in the personal injury department

Travel claims

Caitlin is an associate who joined Leigh Day in July 2017, assisting senior solicitors in the department with complex and high value personal injury claims arising from accidents occurring abroad.

What the directories say

Caitlin Wood is an exceptional associate. She handles cases that are partner-level with tactical sense and skill.

Legal 500 2025

What the directories say

Caitlin handles clients very well – she has got a very even-handed, calm approach and a nice personal touch.

Chambers and Partners 2025

What our clients say

"Caitlin has been extremely thorough and kept me updated over the past 14 months … the outcome has been fantastic." - Client of Caitlin

Expertise

Caitlin also handles her own personal injury matters, often involving the application of foreign law and jurisdictional disputes, in the following areas:

  • Sexual abuse
  • Accidents at tourist properties
  • Road traffic accidents overseas
  • Accidents at work
  • Aviation and maritime injury

Caitlin was ranked as an Associate to Watch in Chambers and Partners 2025.

Before joining Leigh Day, Caitlin completed an undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Liverpool. Caitlin qualified as a Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in August 2022. Caitlin is also a member of the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

Through Leigh Day, Caitlin has taken part in many charity events, for example climbing Mount Snowdon for the Back Up Trust and running a half-marathon for the Africa Educational Trust.

 

What our clients say

Caitlin was very attentive to my case and needs, timely responses, and knowledgeable with honest recommendations…will definitely recommend!

Client of Caitlin

What our clients say

My case was handed very ably by Clare Campbell, a partner in the firm and her paralegal Caitlin Dunn. Both are simply outstanding.

Client of Caitlin and Clare Campbell

Accreditations

News Article
Heathrow Plane
Personal injury Sexual assault Travel

Woman receives settlement following alleged sexual assault whilst on holiday in the Maldives

A woman has received a five-figure settlement from a tour operator after allegedly suffering a sexual assault by a hotel employee whilst on holiday in the Maldives.

Blog Post
Airplane
Personal injury Travel claims

Holiday sexual assault: personal injury lawyers offer advice for survivors

Caitlin Wood and Clare Campbell of Leigh Day’s personal injury team are acting for a number of claimants in cases concerning sexual assaults while on holiday. Here they provide guidance on pursuing related claims, and provide practical advice to those affected. 

News Article
Bike
Personal injury Travel claims Cycling claims

Cyclist secures six-figure settlement following collision in Spain

A cyclist who was injured during a holiday in Gran Canaria has received a six-figure settlement.