Caitlin Wood
Associate
Caitlin is an associate in the personal injury department
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 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.
Accreditations
Chambers and Partners 2026
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.
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.
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.