Biography
I am a Partner at Irwin Mitchell specialising in claims relating to negligent medical treatment. I have particular expertise in birth injury claims having dealt with these claims for over 20 years. I also handle cases relating to failures to diagnose and treat.
I am a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and an Assocation of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) accredited Senior Litigator.
What inspired you to get into law?
I have always enjoyed problem solving and assisting others and felt a career in law would enable me to combine both of these things.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
I enjoy meeting clients and securing compensation settlements for them which enable them to pay for the private care, specialist adapted accommodation, aids and equipment and therapy that they need.
Often clients will have felt let down by a lack of explanation for the poor care they have received and obtaining explanations and apologies is also an important part of my job.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
Irwin Mitchell is a full service law firm and I enjoy being able to call colleagues who work in other specialist areas to assist on my cases. It is common for me to work alongside colleagues in our Court of Protection team and having this expertise to call upon benefits my clients.
What do you do away from the office?
I enjoy hill walking in the peak district, lake district and Scotland and travelling in the UK and overseas.
Testimonials
Jennifer Cawthorne is absolutely dedicated to the promotion of her clients' cases, she works incredibly hard and pursue every possible angle, whilst retaining a clear appreciation of litigation risk to give realistic advice - Legal 500, 2025 (Leading Partner)
Jennifer is a knowledge lawyer - Chambers and Partners, 2025 (Ranked Band 2)
Jennifer Cawthorne is known for her expertise in birth injury claims and claims resulting from delayed diagnosis of cancer. Jennifer Cawthorne and Kevin Saul: these practitioners are sharp and creative in their litigation, always promoting the client's interest - Legal 500, 2024
Jennifer Cawthorne is well versed in brain injuries due to negligent medical treatment, cerebral palsy birth injuries, spinal cord injuries and fatal claims. Jennifer is extremely cautious and she's one of the most committed and sincere clinical negligence lawyers you'll come across - Chambers and Partners, 2024
Jennifer Cawthorne is incredibly hard working, industrious and her clients adore her. She's responsive, superb in her organisation and extremely good at coordinating junior members of the team - Chambers and Partners, 2023
"I highly recommend Jennifer Cawthorne from Irwin Mitchell. Irwin Mitchell were recommended to me by a friend in 2017. I was very upset and stressed, but when Jennifer contacted me, I felt immediate relief as she carried my stresses and worries on her shoulders. She is an amazing human with a beautiful heart. She was like a fairy godmother with a magic wand. She blessed me with experts and an extra wonderful team. Because of her skills, knowledge and experience, we received the right settlement for my son"- client 5 star Trustpilot review 2024
"I have been going through a legal matter for the past 15 years with another law firm, in which I have had a bad experience throughout the full process. I was recommended to contact Irwin Mitchell, I spoke to Jennifer Cawthorne to seek some advice about my current case, after a long discussion I decided to move the case to Irwin Mitchell which has been the best decision I have made. Jennifer has done more for the case in the past 2 years than what the other law firm did in 13 years. Jennifer has been truly amazing through the transition over to Irwin Mitchell with constant communication through the past 2 years making sure I knew what was going on every step of the way. I can tell Jennifer is extremely passionate about her job and the cases she takes on, she has done everything she can to get things moving quickly to try and get us what we need" client 5 star Trustpilot review 2023
