Biography

I am a solicitor in the Product Liability team in Sheffield. I qualified in September 2015.

I handle my own caseload which encompasses a wide variety of individual cases as well as assisting on a number of different group actions involving metal-on-metal hip replacements, defibrillator cases, knee replacement cases, cosmetic procedures and non-medical product liability cases.

In addition to this, I help senior members of the team with complex and high value individual cases, as well as the generic work in group cases involving product liability and clinical negligence.

What Inspired You To Get Into Law?

I realised early on that I was not suited to the family construction business so I looked into working in an career which would allow me to use my brain rather than my brawn. I decided to focus on a law career after receiving some pertinent advice from my sixth form tutor who told me I would be suited to a career which involved formulating arguments and advocacy.

What’s The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?

Product liability law is still in its infancy and there have not been many cases in England and Wales or in the European Court of Justice which have clarified the law on defects. As such, we are working to assist our clients and also to make products safer for consumers in the future.

What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?

The focus remains on the client at all times. Working for a large firm allows me to support the client by signposting other services that we offer that could be of assistance.

What Do You Do Away From The Office?

I spend my spare time hiking in the Peak District and baking in an attempt to emulate Mary Berry.

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01/11/2019
Law Firm Welcomes Call For Independent Product Safety Regulator To Protect Consumers

“We certainly welcome the Commons Business Committee’s idea to use a more robust regulator to tackle manufacturers as there needs to be a system to protect consumers and notify them of the recall of potentially dangerous products. The majority of manufacturers and retailers care about the safety of their products and take a keen interest in securing the high standards their reputations depend upon. But the huge range available means that there are inevitably some less trustworthy manufacturers and retailers willing to release sub-standard products. Our Safety As Standard campaign highlighted our support for more to be done to keep consumers safe from the risk of serious injury or death from defective items, and we feel that the committee’s recommendation is a step in ensuring that improvements are made.”
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28/08/2019
Irwin Mitchell Continues 100 Years Of Women in Law Celebrations

“Following the development of our own women in law timeline, I wanted to give colleagues the opportunity to hear more about our history in the wider industry. Irwin Mitchell’s own timeline shows just how far we have come and while there is still work that remains to be done, the position of women in law is worlds away from the early days. Our focus for the future is to take a more intersectional approach to gender equality.” “By live streaming this event, we want to increase visibility and awareness of the contribution of women in law, who continue to push the boundaries and achieve senior positions. Role models are vital, and we must not forget some of the early pioneers like Fiona Woolf herself, who have made this possible.”
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14/08/2017
Metal On Metal Hip Replacement Patients “Slipping Through The Net When It Comes To Aftercare,” Experts Warn

“Metal on metal implants were once widely given to patients requiring a new hip joint, but many of these devices have been shown to fail much earlier than expected and they may cause injury due to metal particles released as the implants wear over time. This can have serious consequences, including the need for additional surgery in some cases, so quality after care and follow-up is vital. “We have seen an increase in patients contacting us recently who have suffered significant damage brought about by an unmonitored metal on metal hip replacement. With regular follow-ups and monitoring, action could have been taken quickly and efficiently to avoid such serious complications. Now it is too late and they are looking to us to help secure settlements to fund rehabilitation and support for the resulting disability.”
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30/03/2017
Legal Experts Call For Inquiry Into Primodos Drug

Through our work we see the long lasting emotional and physical effects that using defective drugs and medicines can have. We invite the Department of Health to finally establish a public inquiry into the use of Primodos. After concerns have been expressed for around 50 years something surely must now be done?
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Catherine Slattery

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Biography

What Inspired You To Get Into Law?

What’s The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?

What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?

What Do You Do Away From The Office?

Read My Comments On The Latest News

Law Firm Welcomes Call For Independent Product Safety Regulator To Protect Consumers

Irwin Mitchell Continues 100 Years Of Women in Law Celebrations

Metal On Metal Hip Replacement Patients “Slipping Through The Net When It Comes To Aftercare,” Experts Warn

Legal Experts Call For Inquiry Into Primodos Drug

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