Biography
I am a Partner in the Medical Negligence team in our Birmingham office and I have worked for Irwin Mitchell since 2007.
I act exclusively on behalf of claimants in medical negligence cases, helping people bring claims against NHS Trusts, GPs and private practitioners. I have a varied caseload including cases involving amputations, spinal injury and brain injury. I have a particular interest in obstetric/gynaecology cases and have represented many families where children have been left with significant disabilities and in need of lifelong private care due to injuries sustained at birth.
What inspired you to get into law?
I really just wanted a career which would mean I was interacting with people constantly, and hopefully making things better for them. I didn’t know what I wanted to specialise in when I started out, but was definitely drawn to a career in the law because I knew I would be helping people overcome issues they might have.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Absolutely the most rewarding part about my work is when settlement is achieved and a client is able to use the funds secured to make a real difference to their rehabilitation and future life.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
The best thing about working for Irwin Mitchell is its people. I work with an extremely talented team of medical lawyers and we strive to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Everyone here is extremely friendly and coming to work is a joy, not a chore. I am also really passionate about developing the talent of our junior solicitors and colleagues, and I am the firm’s Training Principal.
What do you do away from the office?
I live in Staffordshire and spend most of my spare time walking in the countryside or trying to tidy up my garden, both of which are much nicer when the sun is shining!
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"They help you to understand exactly what the goals are. No question ever goes unanswered and nothing is ever too much. They go above and beyond to make sure your completely on board every step of the way throughout the whole process" - 5* Trustpilot review
"I have been treated with sensitivity & kindness & their expertise from start to finish has surpassed all of my expectations & won my case. I have been kept informed every step of the way & am always given timeframes as to when I will be contacted next. Thank you Irwin Mitchell!" - 5* Trustpilot review
"Emma Rush and Laura Ellacott are very professional, caring, compassionate and explained every stage of the process fully. We have always been well informed, advised and kept up to date on all aspects of the case and could contact them via phone or email at anytime with any questions or concerns. Emma, Laura & the team at Irwin Mitchell worked very hard to achieve a good outcome on our case." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Over the last 2 years I can not fault her professionalism, compassion, integrity and spending her time painstakingly explaining legal terms and jargon when I haven't understood. I have been thoroughly kept informed, involved and consulted through out and felt truly supported... Emma has continually put me at ease and made a painful experience as seamless as possible... Emma and her team are the reason I would recommend Irwin Mitchell to friends and are a credit to their profession."- 5* Trustpilot review
Emma is "brilliant, dedicated, hardworking – difficult to imagine a better solicitor." - Legal 500, 2021 (Leading Individual)
Emma is "incredibly good at what she does: she is efficient, very down to earth, experienced and really gets the best out of the case and the experts" - Chambers & Partners, 2021 (Up and Coming)
"Approachable and has a caring and compassionate attitude" – Chambers & Partners, 2020
"She cares passionately about her cases and I feel that she puts her heart and soul into doing her utmost to get the right outcome for her client." – Chambers & Partners, 2019
"'Prepares her cases exceptionally well' and has 'very good judgment when it comes to bringing them to a successful resolution.'" – Legal 500, 2018/19
She is noted for her "warmth with clients, and good understanding of cases and tactics." An interviewee enthuses: "She is pragmatic but never undersells the client and has a keen understanding of what works and what doesn't." – Chambers & Partners 2018
