Biography
I’m a Senior Associate Solicitor with a specialism in maternal injury claims.
I joined Irwin Mitchell in 2000 and ran an extensive and varied medical negligence and neurotrauma case load. I had a particular interest in brain and spinal injury claims and birth injury cases. I worked closely with several charities to support injured clients including Headway, AVMA, CBIT and Children's Trust.
I was the Vice-chair of UKABIF (United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum), and helped establish the ABI APPG (Acquired Brain Injury All Party Parliamentary Group) and set up ABIL (London Acquired Brain Injury Forum).
During the birth of my first child, I sustained life-changing injuries and had to undergo extensive medical treatment. As a result of my journey, I’ve become an advocate and strong campaigner for women with severe perineal and maternal injuries. I’ve been closely involved with the MASIC Foundation since it launched to improve the prevention and detection of injuries and to support injured women.
MASIC is the only multi-disciplinary charity to support women who’ve suffered severe injuries during childbirth known as OASI (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries). I often speak about my experiences to give visibility to women from all backgrounds who’ve experienced OASI.
I returned to Irwin Mitchell in early 2022 to work with maternal injury clients, charities, and organisations to improve outcomes for those affected by these devastating injuries.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
Working with a genuinely empathetic and expert team who value their colleagues and clients. The support I have received having returned to work after sustaining serious injuries has been incredible.
What is the most regarding aspect of your role?
Helping improve the quality of life of clients who’ve been affected because of suffering serious injuries. It's a privilege to be able to work closely with clients to provide answers and to obtain the support needed for their future.
What inspired you to get into law?
My uncle, a barrister who would come back from court with stories that fascinated me as a child. I’ve also always had a real interest in medicine, and so working in medical negligence helping injured clients is a perfect combination of my interests.
What do you do away from the office?
When I’m not running round after my three children or my dog, I love going out with friends for dinner, the theatre, and when I get the chance, dancing!
Testimonials
"Thank you for all the hard wort you put in on my case. I am very happy with the settlement. I know you worked tirelessly towards the end of the process." - Client Feedback
"Thank you so much for all you have done for my mother. I’m acutely aware and appreciate those many extra miles that you’ve gone to achieve such a successful outcome.
"On a personal level I’ve so appreciated and valued the support and encouragement that you’ve given to me, particularly when it got tough, and I very much admire your professionalism. - Client Feedback
"Thankyou so much for all your help and support. Thanks to you and your team I feel I can finally move on with my life." - Client Feedback
"Thank you so much for all your help, support and commitment regarding my case. As I have said before, having you onboard made a terrible time more bearable and I can’t thank you enough.
"We would like to thank you for helping us to get such a good result, it was fantastic. We really appreciate all the hard work you put in on the case. Thank you for always seeming to find the time to speak to us even when we phoned you no matter what the time of day, even though you must have been busy with other people a lot of the time." - Client Feedback
"Myself and my family would like to thank you and your team for all the help and advice given to me over the time that Irwin Mitchell took on my case. I know you all worked really hard over the years bringing this case to its conclusion and I know it’s your job but it did make a difference to be able to meet you & speak on the phone. Once again thank you for everything.
"Well done Geeta. Thank you for the news of a great result and for your dedicated hard work." - Client Feedback
"Just a note to thank you for all your hard work over the last couple of years. It will now be great to put the trauma behind us & continue enjoying family life. You made the process very bearable & have been a pleasure to speak to." - Client Feedback
