Izzy Hawkins
Associate Solicitor
Izzy is an associate solicitor in the medical negligence department.
Izzy is an Associate Solicitor in the medical negligence department, assisting Michael Roberts with his varied caseload. Their cases include claims arising out of orthopaedic, birth and neurological injuries, fatal claims, and claims involving delayed diagnoses of cancer and other serious physical or psychiatric illnesses.
Izzy also has experience with representing bereaved families at inquests, supporting them through the legal process.
What our clients say
“I would like to record my thanks to Leigh Day's legal team of Michael Roberts and Izzy Hawkins - backed up by Nick Jones, Counsel from 1 Crown Office Row chambers. This small group of youthful, energetic and highly capable lawyers made the week much more productive, also much less painful than it could have otherwise been.”
Legal expertise
Izzy has assisted the team in bringing resolution to a range of complex and sensitive matters. Notable examples include:
- Assisting the team in achieving a six‑figure settlement for a client in a case involving the delayed diagnosis of a complex neuro‑spinal injury.
- Working on a claim where the team successfully negotiated a six‑figure settlement following the death of a 34‑year‑old man who suffered a complete airway obstruction.
- Assisting in representing a family at a jury inquest arising from a choking incident in a mental health hospital which subsequently led to the individual’s death.
Previous experience
Izzy graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in law from the University of Nottingham in 2022. Since graduating, she has worked exclusively within the Leigh Day medical negligence team alongside various members of the team.
Bipolar woman died after choking on cake still in its plastic wrapper, inquest hears
An inquest into the death of a bipolar woman detained in a mental health unit heard that she choked on a slice of cake served in its plastic wrapper while she was left alone in her room.
Six-figure settlement for patient following delayed diagnosis of complex neuro-spinal injuries
A patient has received a six-figure settlement after being left with permanent neurological injuries following a failure to diagnose his spinal condition.
Compensation for family after father dies from acute airway infection
The family of a patient who died after suffering a complete airway obstruction have received compensation.