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Kathleen-Erin Lawson

Kathleen-Erin Lawson

UK 2026

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Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Personal Injury.

Kathleen-Erin is a Partner in the Personal Injury Claims team based in Edinburgh. She is highly skilled, experienced and a strong performer achieving excellent results for both her clients and the business.

Kathleen-Erin is accomplished in the handling of complex and high value litigation winning high settlements for life changing injuries and clinical negligence matters. She also has valuable experience in group litigation proceedings. Kathleen-Erin has a keen interest in industrial disease claims and has been key to securing an ATE insurance product allowing clients to litigate their occupational disease claims to achieve a win. She has 13 years of experience litigating in the Court of Session, All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury court and Sheriff Courts around Scotland.

Her approach is straightforward and sensible, focusing on achieving the best possible settlement for clients whilst also delivering an excellent service. Kathleen-Erin has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a Rising Star in 2020,2021 and 2022 editions.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

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Kathleen-Erin Lawson advises on complex personal injury claims, including life-changing injuries sustained at work and on the road. She has notable experience in group actions and industrial disease cases.

Strengths

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  • Her communication with both clients and experts is outstanding.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Kathleen-Erin has great attention to detail throughout her cases. She puts the client first and obtains excellent results.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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