About us
We understand the devastating effects an injury during birth can have on you and your family. Being injured during what should be a special time for you can leave you feeling emotionally and physically distraught.
As the largest dedicated medical negligence law firm in the country, we have specialist expertise and decades of experience in cases involving birth trauma and birth injuries to both mothers and their babies.
We’ve helped mothers make claims for a wide range of birth injuries, including perineal tears, fissures, pelvic organ prolapse, failure to manage infections. We’re also able to help if your child has been injured during pregnancy or birth.
Across our national team, we’ve secured substantial awards on behalf of our clients to ensure they receive the appropriate support and have financial security for the rest of their lives. We’ve made legal history changing the law on behalf of women and children injured as a result of substandard care.
We’re also committed to working towards improved maternity care and patient safety. We have a number of longstanding charity relationships and support campaigns focused on patient and maternity safety. We also regularly deliver talks and training at study days and conferences for healthcare professionals to share practical guidance with the aim of working towards better outcomes for all. We have our own dedicated webinar series aimed at professionals, Maternity Matters,
As a result of our commitment to our clients and the outcomes we achieve for our clients, we’re recognised as a top-tier firm, across the country, in the independent legal directories. We’re also longstanding panel members of AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents).
We always offer a free initial consultation so you can make an informed choice about your options. Please do get in touch with our team for an informal chat about your experience or any concerns you may have about the treatment and care you’ve received.
Anne Kavanagh, partner
anne.kavanagh@irwinmitchell.com
More about Anne: Anne Kavanagh - Medical Negligence Partner in London | Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Guy Forster, partner
More about Guy; Guy Forster - Medical Negligence Solicitor in Cambridge | Irwin Mitchell
Geeta Nayar, Senior Associate
More about Geeta: Geeta Nayar - Senior Associate Solicitor | Irwin Mitchell
Rachelle Mahapatra, Partner
rachelle.mahapatra@irwinmitchell.com
More about Rachelle: Rachelle Mahapatra - Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Leeds
Geographical locations
We have a national team and a national network of offices - we’ll always meet you at place convenient for you including our offices or at your home.
Areas of legal support
Medical negligence, including birth trauma and birth injury
Education and healthcare plans
Employment law
Deputyships and Trusts
Wills and estate planning, for example naming guardians in your Will
Family law
Welfare benefits guidance and advice
Future planning including financial assessments
Our client stories
Ashley’s story – the impact a maternal injury has had on her life following a diagnosis delay
Sim’s story – injuries during childbirth have left her unable to have more children and her son is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy