Emma Thomson
Trainee Solicitor
Emma is a trainee solicitor in the medical negligence department
Emma joined Leigh Day in 2022 as a paralegal in the international department assisting solicitors with large group claims.
Shortly after, Emma secured a paralegal role in the medical negligence department.
In September 2024, Emma secured a Training Contract with Leigh Day, and she is currently undertaking her first seat within the medical negligence department
Emma assists senior associate solicitor, Matthew Westlake, on a varied caseload covering a wide range of complex claims including obstetric, spinal, orthopaedic, ophthalmic, and brain injuries.
Emma has previous experience working with vulnerable individuals from her time working in private healthcare. She is passionate about providing the best service to our clients.
Emma studied Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University, graduating with a First Class Honours degree in 2020 before undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law, graduating in 2022 with a Distinction.
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