Biography
I am a Solicitor with over 19 years experience working in personal injury claims. I joined the firm in December 2019 and now specialise in representing Claimants affected by asbestos related disease.
I qualified as a solicitor in 2002.
What Inspired You To Get Into Law?
Helping people affected by their environment (including working environment) inspired me to pursue a career in law.
What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?
Learning about how my client has been affected by their condition and then using my knowledge and skills to help them assert their rights to be compensated is a really rewarding part of my role.
What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?
At Irwin Mitchell the emphasis on client care over and above what would normally be required is really impressive.
What Do You Do Away From The Office?
Away from the office I enjoy spending time with my young daughter, as well doing yoga and gardening.
Testimonials
'During the time my case took to complete, I was at all times kept up to date with all matters. I never felt I had been forgotten and I was consulting on anything they though or needed my thoughts on.' - Mr F, client
'The case was handled very professionally and with a great deal of empathy and sensitivity to my personal circumstances. Sylvia through this case has been an ideal example of the ’Gold Standard’ of law practitioners, by which other professionals should be measured.' - Mr H, client
