Biography
I’m a solicitor in the Medical Negligence department of our Birmingham office.
I represent clients who have suffered injuries while receiving care from GPs, NHS Trusts, and private practitioners.
What inspired you to get into law?
I always wanted a career where I could work closely with people and most importantly, make an impact. The idea of being a lawyer always enchanted me and medical negligence always struck me as an area of law where I would make a real difference to people’s lives.
Growing up, there was a certain ’wow’ factor associated with lawyers and I knew that one day, with lots of hard work, I could achieve that feeling for myself.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Medical negligence is a very emotional area of law to practice in and you undoubtedly build special relationships with clients that you may not experience in other areas of law. Because of the relationships you build and the personal elements of the situation, it makes it particularly rewarding when a positive outcome can be achieved for clients.
It is also extremely rewarding to see first hand the benefit that compensation can bring to clients in, for example, assisting their rehabilitation or future needs.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
The best thing about Irwin Mitchell is the team spirit. Everyone helps each other and I know I will always have support and love from my team.
What do you do away from the office?
I sit on the National Junior Lawyers Division Executive Committee and help advise The Law Society on issues affecting junior lawyers.
I also enjoy socialising with friends and family and watching Formula 1.