Alison Eddy

Alison Eddy

Alison Eddy is the Partner Ambassador for Inclusion and former London Managing Partner at Irwin Mitchell, a multi-disciplinary law firm with 23 offices across the UK.

She is recognised as a leading medical negligence lawyer, specialising in representing women and babies who have suffered life-changing injuries due to obstetric negligence. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for safe, compassionate healthcare for women and is committed to raising awareness of inequalities in healthcare, particularly within maternity services.

As a leader, she has championed diversity, inclusion, and social mobility. Under her leadership, Irwin Mitchell became the only top 50 UK law firm where over 50% of the partners are women (currently 58%). She has widely shared the journey of how this achievement was made possible. She also co-leads The Female Voice, a platform designed to connect, empower, and inspire women across professional networks. She firmly believes that intentional small steps lead to meaningful, lasting impact.

Alison supports two healthcare-focused charities. She serves as a Board Trustee for Group B Strep Support and as a Business Ambassador for Meningitis Now. In recognition of her contributions to gender equality and inclusive leadership, she has received multiple awards, including the Legal 500 ESG Lifetime Achievement Award – Women in Law (2024) and the Modern Law Awards Diversity & Inclusion Award (2025).