Alison trained at a niche defendant insurance practice in the City of London, specialising in professional negligence claims and qualifying as a solicitor in 1998.

Alison joined Gordons in 2009 and was appointed a partner in 2013. Acting for one of the leading UK medical defence organisations, Alison is a highly experienced litigator acting for medical professionals, specialising in the defence of complex clinical negligence claims of the highest value involving injuries of the utmost severity.

Expertise:

Alison has particular expertise in the defence of claims involving complex medical issues, including those involving acquired brain injury, spinal and neurological injury, amputations, and psychiatry.

Alison has a formidable track record of achieving excellent results for her clients, taking a robust stance where necessary, successfully defending high value claims at trial and defending cases to discontinuance at both the pre-action stage, and during the course of litigation. Alison is regularly praised for her empathy and the support that she gives to those she represents.