Law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed Louisa Donaghy as a legal director in its national military team in Leeds.
Donaghy has extensive experience in military claims and securing settlements for clients affected by catastrophic injuries, cold injuries, illness and medical negligence. She has also developed a recognised specialist practice in cases involving bullying, harassment, and sexual assault.
Donaghy has played a key role in several pioneering claims involving service personnel who developed carcinogenic diseases linked to working around military helicopters such as the Sea King aircraft.
She is an active fundraiser for the Armed Forces Benevolent Fund, a charity providing lifetime support to British Army soldiers, veterans, and their families, as well as for local charities within the Catterick Garrison community.
Andrew Buckham, national head of military at Irwin Mitchell, said: 'Louisa’s extensive knowledge and experience in supporting military clients is an incredible asset and we’re excited for her to be joining Irwin Mitchell.
'Her exceptional record of securing settlements for clients in a wide range of military areas will certainly reinforce our strong standing, and we look forward to welcoming her.'
Irwin Mitchell’s specialist military team includes lawyers who have served in the Armed Forces.
Donaghy will be the first member of the team to be based in Leeds.
The firm has opened offices in Brighton, Cardiff, Liverpool, Nottingham and Reading in the past five years. It has also taken up new space in The Northcliffe in London.
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