Irwin Mitchell

Two law firms have joined forces with Cerebral Palsy Scotland to launch a new Legal Support Network aimed at improving access to expert legal advice for people with cerebral palsy and their families. The network, spearheaded by Cerebral Palsy Scotland, brings together legal specialists with expertis

Doctors and healthcare professionals who come forward to expose failings in NHS services risk becoming the “hidden victims” of public inquiries, two solicitors have warned. Liam Entwistle, employment law specialist at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), and Darren Deery, partner

Irwin Mitchell is exploring the possibility of bringing in a private equity investor as the law firm seeks to regain control of its parent company from a growing number of former partners. The Sheffield-headquartered firm, which generated almost £330 million in revenue last year, is understood

Irwin Mitchell has strengthened the firm’s expertise in personal injury litigation with the appointment of a specialist serious injury partner and a senior associate in the medical negligence team. Amy Gannon joins Irwin Mitchell as head of serious injury in Scotland and brings extensive exper

Irwin Mitchell has announced a two-year partnership with Cauda Equina Champions Charity to expand support for people living with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) throughout Scotland. Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare spinal surgical emergency that, if not treated urgently, can lead to life-changing consequ

Irwin Mitchell has bolstered its medical negligence services in Scotland with the appointment of partner Darren Deery. Mr Deery, who previously sat on the management board of Drummond Miller, will now head the firm's Scottish medical negligence team.

Irwin Mitchell has welcomed associate Claire Paterson to its medical negligence team in Scotland. Ms Paterson – who is recognised in Chambers & Partners for her “forward thinking and innovative approach” to litigation – has a proven track record in helping families with c

Scotland’s cities and sectors are emerging as key drivers of international investment, according to the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report published by Irwin Mitchell and Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM). The report highlights Scotland’s pivotal role in attracting ov

Irwin Mitchell Scotland has added personal injury partner Fern Mapp its team. Ms Mapp brings with her 14 years of experience in personal injury litigation specialising in cross-border and travel law, including international serious injury, aviation and package holiday cases.

Irwin Mitchell Scotland has welcomed Izabela Wosiak, Rachel Brown and Emma McCutcheon to its personal injury team. Ms Wosiak, who joins the firm as senior associate solicitor, has 17 years' experience supporting foreign clients injured in Scotland or abroad.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell Scotland recently hosted a special Indonesian business outreach event in Glasgow.

Irwin Mitchell has passed £300m revenue for the first time and significantly grown profit before tax in the most recent financial year. Group revenue at the firm, which has offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, was up 10 per cent to £304.3 million for the year ending 30 April 2024 (FY23: &po

Irwin Mitchell Scotland staff have moved into Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’s (WJM) Glasgow and Edinburgh offices following the firm’s strategic investment in WJM last year. In Glasgow, 13 Irwin Mitchell staff will now be based out of the Grade A office space at St Vincent Plaza.

Irwin Mitchell has recruited an experienced partner to spearhead its complex personal injury team in Scotland. Kim Leslie joins the firm from Digby Brown. She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in personal injury law and is a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Law

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell toasted their partnership at an event held at WJM’s Glasgow office on Tuesday. Attendees spent the evening with British Athletics superstars Callum Hawkins, Jemma Reekie and Maria Lyle.