Olivia is an Associate Solicitor in our Medical Negligence team. Since qualifying in 2015, she has built a reputation for being a tenacious litigator and a compassionate advocate. She joined Bolt Burdon Kemp in 2017 and specialises in complex claims involving serious injury and loss.
Supporting women through birth injury claims
Olivia is passionate about women’s health and has particular expertise in birth injury claims. She represents women who have suffered life-changing injuries during childbirth, including 4th degree tears, stoma formation, and multiple surgical repairs. Many of her clients also experience psychiatric trauma as a result of their injuries.
Olivia is committed to securing compensation and support that enables her clients to rebuild their lives and move forward with confidence. She understands the emotional toll these injuries can take and works tirelessly to ensure her clients feel heard, supported and empowered.
Cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
Olivia acts for clients who have suffered harm due to delays in diagnosing cancer. Sadly, these delays often result in more aggressive disease progression and invasive treatment. Olivia has a specialist interest representing women who have suffered delayed diagnosis of breast and gynaecological cancers. For many of these women, their fertility has been affected by the delay in diagnosis. Olivia also has extensive experience representing families who have lost loved ones due to medical negligence, helping them understand what went wrong and guiding them through the legal process with sensitivity and care.
Complex injury and fatal claims
Olivia has extensive experience in claims involving:
- Surgical errors
- Delayed diagnosis of sepsis
- Medication overdoses
- Orthopaedic injuries
- Amputations caused by medical negligence
She also supports families through the inquest process, ensuring their voices are heard and their questions answered.
Early Intervention and Holistic Support
Olivia is a strong advocate for early admissions of liability and interim payments. She works closely with care experts, psychologists, occupational therapists and other specialists to ensure her clients receive the treatment and rehabilitation they need as early as possible. Her proactive approach helps improve long-term outcomes and provides vital support during recovery.
Recent case highlights:
- Secured a multi-million pound settlement for a woman left with a permanent stoma after an unrepaired 4th degree tear during childbirth.
- Represented a woman who suffered infertility due to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer. Olivia secured a six-figure settlement including provision for surrogacy and fertility treatment.
- Obtained compensation for a woman whose birth injury required future Caesarean sections.
- Acted for a mother whose baby died following negligent care during labour. Olivia represented her at inquest and secured a six-figure settlement.
- Secured compensation for the family of a young woman who died due to delayed diagnosis of breast cancer.
- Represented a man who suffered nerve damage from overprescribed medication, securing a six-figure settlement to support his independence.
- Achieved settlement for the family of a man who died following a GP’s delay in diagnosing bladder cancer.
- Represented a women who suffered abdominal adhesions, and chronic pain as a result of a surgical error and secured her a six figure settlement
- Acted for a man who suffered a delayed diagnosis of blood cancer resulting in nerve injury. Olivia worked with her client for several years and secured a seven figure settlement including provision for adaptations to his home, and future care.
Professional memberships
Olivia is accredited as an APIL Senior Litigator and is recognised for her commitment to delivering trauma-informed legal support. Her clients value her empathy, expertise and determination to achieve the best possible outcome.
