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Prior to joining the firm in October 2014, Elizabeth worked in group action litigation at an established law firm on behalf of insurers. Before qualifying, Elizabeth was a trainee at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors working on behalf of claimants in the serious injury team, clinical negligence team and public law team.
Elizabeth has been instructed by various NHS trusts throughout the North West to provide advice and support prior to an inquest taking place and also legal representation and advocacy at the inquest hearing itself. Elizabeth has also advised NHS organisations on investigations, patient complaint handling and lesson learning following serious patient safety incidents.
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Experience
- Represented an NHS trust at a complex six day inquest involving multiple interested parties
- Represented various NHS trusts at inquests where Article 2 Human Rights Act (Right to Life) has been engaged
- Represented various NHS trusts at inquests where a jury has been empanelled
- Advised an NHS trust on the handling of a complaint where a patient had posted comments on social media and threatened to contact the press
- Assisted in a trust’s investigation following a patient’s death and provided advice on lesson learning
- Advised an NHS organisation on an investigation following a homicide by a patient known to mental health services
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Affiliations
- Member of the Law Society
Elizabeth Wallace's Expertise
Health and social care
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