Biography
I am a Solicitor, specialising in Medical Negligence and I work within our Newcastle team. I joined Irwin Mitchell as a Twilight Filing Clerk in 2018 alongside studying for the final year of my Law Degree. I progressed to a Litigation Assistant, to Paralegal and finally to qualification as a Solicitor in March 2025.
I graduated with a 2.1 Law degree from the Sunderland University 2019 and went on to achieve a Merit on the Legal Practice Course in 2020. I sat the Solicitor Qualifying Exams in 2024 and used by Paralegal experience as a route to qualification.
Since joining Irwin Mitchell, I have experience of working on a broad range of negligence claims including;
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Delay in diagnosis of cancer
- Surgical errors
- Birth injury
- Amputation cases
- Claims where families have lost a loved one as result of negligence
- Orthopaedic injuries
I was a finalist for 'Rising Star of the Year' at the Northern Law Awards 2025.
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What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
Irwin Mitchell offers an excellence service to their clients and is somewhere I enjoy working. Having worked at Irwin Mitchell for a number of years, I like the that I have access to the expertise of my colleagues in other departments at Irwin Mitchell.
I am part of Irwin Mitchell’s Diversity & Inclusion Group and have a specific interest in social mobility. Having grown up in a deprived area I aim to raise awareness of routes into law and to support people from low socio-economic backgrounds. I am part of the annual PRIME placements that host students delivering various sessions throughout the week.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
The most rewarding aspect of my role is supporting clients through the claim process. I genuinely feel I make a difference, and it is important to get answers which can really help a client process what has happened. When somebody is bringing a legal claim it can be a very difficult and challenging time, and I can offer support throughout the process, as well as raise awareness and contribute to the improvement of medical standards and practice.
What inspired you to get into law?
Whilst studying Law at A-Level, it became clear that this was a potential career that I was passionate about. I have always been drawn to the more “personal” legal areas of law and I am genuinely interested in helping people.
I have always been an analytical thinker so a career as a Solicitor specialising in medical negligence is the perfect fit for me.
What do you do away from the office?
I like to keep active when I am not working through HIT classes, yoga and pilates. If I am not keeping active, you will most likely find me spending time with my partner, friends and family – often enjoying some cocktails and eating out.
