Tamlin Bolton

Tamlin Bolton is a Senior Associate Solicitor specialising in group actions and defective product litigation, with particular expertise in claims involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and surgical tools. She acts for clients affected by widespread failures in product design, manufacturing, and regulation, and is experienced in coordinating large, complex cases requiring detailed technical and scientific analysis.

Tamlin also has a strong interest in complex clinical negligence claims, especially those arising from novel or innovative surgical techniques and niche areas of medicine, including drug trials. Her work frequently involves engaging multidisciplinary experts, interpreting emerging medical evidence, and navigating evolving standards of care.

Known for her thorough preparation and client‑focused approach, Tamlin is committed to improving patient safety and securing accountability where defective products or negligent treatment cause harm. She has contributed to several significant group actions and continues to play a key role in developing strategies for high‑value, medically complex litigation.

Key highlights

• Solicitor for the families of those harmed by Nurse Lucy Letby
• Zimmer Biomet NexGen Knee Replacements
• Abbot neuro stents
• Medtronic heart valves
• Actions for multiple paediatric patients harmed by Kuldeep Stohr, Mr Yaser Jabbar, Mr J Williamson
• Law Gazette feature

What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?

The honest dedication of everyone here to the work we do

What is the most reqarding aspect of your role?

Finding that piece of evidence or argument that might just swing things in your client's favour

What inspired you to get into law?

Erin Brockovich and then a book about military human biochemical experimentation at Porton Down.

What do you do away from the office?

Cats, Yoga, Coffee and Sci-fi!