Biography
I am a Partner with over 15 years experience in medical negligence litigation and I have worked for Irwin Mitchell since 2007.
I act exclusively on behalf of Claimant, helping injured people bring claims against NHS Trust, Private practitioners and GPs.
I am a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme. I am also an accredited Senior Litigator and Clinical Negligence Specialist by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
I deal with a wide variety of different clinical negligence claims:
Complex and catastrophic neurological injuries, including:
- Adult brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paediatric brain, spinal cord and birth injuries including cerebral palsy.
Obstetric and gynaecological injuries, including:
- Perineal tears
- Damage to reproductive organs requiring the need for surrogacy
- Bladder and bowel injuries
Complex Medical conditions including:
- Delays in the diagnosis of cancer bowel and bladder injuries
- Amputations
- Fatal claims including Inquests
Key Highlights
Recent Settlements:
- £700,000 following a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
- £1,000,000 following a delay in the diagnosis of rectal cancer
- £8,700,000 following the negligent delivery of a baby resulting in cerebral palsy
- £3,600,000 following a brain injury during cardiac surgery
- £350,000 following a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
The passion and drive of the firm and its tenacity in achieving the best outcomes for clients.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
I like helping people and try to go the extra mile to get the best outcome for clients. I feel very rewarded when a settlement is achieved, and person is able to put into place all of the care and therapies needed to make a difference to their quality of life.
What inspired you to get into law?
I have always been interested in medicine and the law. I enjoy solving problems and thinking around the issues to find outcomes, law was a natural fit for me.
Whilst at university studying law, I undertook work experience in a local high street personal injury firm. I became involved in clinical negligence cases and enjoyed the complexity of the issues and being able to help people overcome life altering events.
What do you do away from the office?
I enjoy spending time with my family.
Testimonials
"our medical negligence case was dealt with by a lovely lady called sharon williams. For the past just over 7 years she has worked on our case and got to know us as a family. She is amazing at what she does she kept us informed through out the claim and if we had any questions about it she was always available to answer our questions and make sure my mind was at ease. I cannot thank her enough for all her hard work on our case. She really is a credit to irwin mitchel and to anyone else that sadly ends up in our situation needing a solicitor she would be a credit to have to work your case." 5* Trustpilot
"Sharon Williams work ethic is exemplary having worked on a very complex litigation case. Indeed very knowledgeable, meticulous and responsive. The case was indeed successful with a good outcome , more so given Sharon’s attention to detail ,professionalism , approach and maintaining high standards when corresponding both written and verbally. Sharon was also emotionally intelligent and helped me navigate throughout such a sensitive case. Myself and my family will be ever thankful." 5* Trustpilot
"I have recently reached a settlement figure with a hospital trust whose failure to act in time resulted in major surgery and life changing circumstances. The solicitor who guided me through the claim was Sharon Williams and she was brilliant. All emails were replied to promptly, as were phone calls. She kept me aware of where we were up to and what could lie ahead in a very realistic way. The experts she appointed to examine me at various stages were the best and reflected a very true report. I found her very approachable and very sensible and although this is my only experience of litigation Sharon made the whole procedure seem logical and worthwhile. Would definately recommend. Finally the settlement fees charged were not unrealistic for the work carried out. Elizabeth" 5* Trustpilot
"The preparation of my Dependency Claim following the death of my husband took five years. During that period Irwin Mitchell ensured that every aspect of our case was fully explored. At all times were my feelings taken into consideration and I was treated with the utmost respect.
"Recently there was a seamless transition from the solicitor who was dealing with our case to Sharon Williams. Thanks to the sympathetic professionalism of Sharon and the excellent barrister she chose, the Joint Settlement Meeting was a far less difficult day for me than I had anticipated, and the outcome was most satisfactory." - Client review
"My experience with Irwin Mitchell was that they were very professional.my solicitor Sharon Williams wasn’t just my solicitor, she was my friend, kind, caring, nothing was too much trouble no matter how busy she was, she explained everything to me step by step, but most of all she believed in me, and the case.
"Over the eight years which my case took, I have met some amazing people along the way, who work for Sharon who I will never ever forget their warmth and fantastic support they gave me along the way, Ruth Waterhouse, Angela Simcox, Maria walker and many more.
"I would Recommend this firm to anyone. I will be forever grateful to Sharon Williams and all her colleagues, they got us the best result and outcome which I never ever would of imagined, which has changed our life’s forever and given my son the best start in life, but that was because of their determination support hard work and there honestly through a very difficult and very Emotional journey thank you so much! you will all stay in my heart forever." - Client review
"Truly excellent service and support. I could not have asked for a better team to represent my family and I with our case. Sharon Williams, Shahin Masters, Emma Lambourne and Vicki Turner went above and beyond throughout the case. They were patient with me and tenacious with the defence. When the restrictions of COVID-19 were implemented, I continued to receive fantastic support. Ultimately, we were successful in our case, we could not have reached this position without the amazing team assigned to my case at Irwin Mitchell." - 5* Trustpilot review from Zoe Stephenson, client
"Thank you to Sharon Williams at Irwin Mitchell for handling my 9-year clinical negligence case on behalf of my late mum. I received excellent service from Sharon and can certainly recommend her to anyone finding themselves in this unfortunate situation. She is friendly approachable, experienced and always replies to emails, returns calls and explains developments in layman’s terms. She certainly did her best for my family at all times" - 5* Trustpilot review
"Sharon Williams from Irwin Mitchell was extremely helpful, professional and supportive throughout a very difficult and emotional case for us. The whole team were careful to help in anyway possible and made the process so much easier to understand and follow. Our case was very complicated but every effort was made to be thorough and report back to us at every stage. I am very grateful to them and would definitely recommend the firm and in particular Sharon for her kind, knowledgeable and understanding support." - 5* Trustpilot review
"A massive thank you to Sharon Williams and my barrister Clare for dealing with my medical negligence case. I was more than happy with the settlement I received. Everyone involved was very professional and helpful throughout the entire case. I would highly recommend Irwin Mitchell” - 5* Trustpilot Review
"My husband was clinically neglected, Irwin Mitchell has helped us threw some difficult times, especially our solicitor, They are always on hand to help or just lend a ear. I am ever so grateful for all the help that they have provide, I would especially like to thank Sharon Williams (solicitor)for her kindness and support in difficult times, we have really appreciated it." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I would like to express my gratitude to all the team at Irwin Mitchell for their dedication and perseverance" - Mr AP, client
“Irwin Mitchell are a great medical negligence lawyers and I highly recommend them to anyone . . . the Support of my CLM has been invaluable. After suffering medical negligence and having my whole life affected and changed it has been a great support to have some one to talk to . . . Throughout the covid-19 pandemic I have had regular conversations and offers of support, i.e. shopping being dropped of during the crisis . . . The support has been my only line of support through out these scary times and is second to none.” – Client
"Efficient, patient and accessible" - Legal 500, 2019
“I would highly recommend the service provided by Irwin Mitchell and in particular Sharon Williams who looked after my case. She was always happy to update me and answer my questions and I found always her to be trustworthy, professional and empathetic. Thank you.” – Client
"I would like to thank Sharon Williams from Irwin Mitchell, who is based in their Manchester Office, for all her hard, meticulous work that she undertook whilst acting for my mother..." – Leonie Wolff, client's daughter (read full 5* review)
Always well-prepared, shows great attention to detail and is very good with clients" – Legal 500, 2017
"Sharon is proactive and goes the extra mile."; ""She is compassionate, professional and knowledgeable." - Chambers & Partners 2025 (Associate to Watch)
Publications
The case for routine Group B Strep screening during pregnancy, Jan 2022
