Alison was born in Nottingham (with her twin sister Sally!). Alison attended Bramcote Hills Grammar School. She completed her Law degree at Reading University before returning to Nottingham for her law finals.

Alison worked in London from 1986, training with Le Brasseurs, a specialist defendant clinical negligence firm. Since qualifying in 1988 Alison has represented Claimants, specialising in clinical negligence, inquests and personal injury cases.

Alison was an associate with Stewarts Solicitors and after a locum position with Leigh Day & Co embarked on a round the world trip. Alison joined Kingsley Napley as a partner in 1995 where she remained for 6 years. Alison finally returned to her home town of Nottingham in September 2001 and was delighted to join Barratts as a Partner.

Alison is involved with pro-bono work for charities and has been Secretary of the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) and Headway North West London. She is Governor of Rutland House School in Nottingham which provides education and support for children with special needs, Alison has spoken at conferences in the UK and Australia, and appeared on local BBC news and radio.

Alison is one of the few solicitors who are members of both the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Panels of the Law Society. Alison is also a panel member of Action Against Medical Accidents ("AvMA"). She has successfully handled complex, high value claims, including numerous cerebral palsy cases and has represented clients both in the UK and abroad.

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Email: brooks@bgtsolicitors.co.uk