Catrin Norton

Catrin has particular experience acting for clients in relation to injunctive relief, including worldwide freezing orders. Notably, Catrin acted for a state‑owned development bank in its successful US$57 million Commercial Court claim against a Beninoise entity, securing worldwide freezing relief, proprietary injunctions and Chabra relief.

Catrin’s litigation cases frequently take place against the backdrop of a corporate collapse triggering insolvency and she has a particular interest and expertise in officeholder claims. She has advised officeholders in England and Wales, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

Within the firm’s Investigations, White Collar & Fraud practice, Catrin advises on both preventative and reactive compliance matters – from drafting policies and procedures to managing whistleblower complaints and conducting investigations. Catrin has experience of conducting internal investigations and cross-border regulatory investigations.

Catrin completed a secondment to the Investigations, White Collar & Fraud Group in Singapore, where she gained direct exposure to interactions with overseas regulators. Prior to qualification, she also undertook a secondment at a major global bank.

Catrin is actively involved in the firm’s pro bono practice, advising clients on applications for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Catrin acted on a successful Judicial Review application concerning a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority decision and has been included in the Pro Bono Recognition List for two consecutive years.