Spotlight On… Penny Horne

This week’s spotlight is on Penny Horne, a Solicitor in our Norwich Medical Negligence team.

Penny Horne

What is your role at Ashtons?

I am a Medical Negligence solicitor.

How long have you been at the firm?

Just over one and a half years.

Where have you worked previously?

While studying for my law degree, I worked as a bra fitter in the lingerie department at Debenhams in Norwich for seven years. After completing the LPC, I secured a training contract in a small Norwich firm and specialised in personal injury before moving into my current specialism, clinical negligence claims. During my 17 years there, I qualified, became a partner and ran the clinical negligence department. I left in 2018 after having my son and moved to another small Norwich-based firm to head up the PI and clinical negligence department. I was there for three and a half years until February 2022, when I decided to take a career break for a year. I then joined Ashtons.

Who is in your team?

I’m based in Norwich, so I work with Ben Ward, Tom West, Ali Masterson, Chloe Moules, Alex Aizlewood, Ebony Colton, and Alice Binks in the Norwich team.

Do you have any specialisms?

I deal with all types of claims, from strokes and baby loss to delayed diagnosis cases.

Did you ever consider a different career?

After watching LA Law, I knew law was for me! However, after my stint at Debenhams, I dreamed of setting up my own Lingerie collection.

If you could give your younger self some career advice, what would it be?

Follow your dreams, but don’t forget to live along the way.

Contact Penny Horne for medical negligence cases

If you believe we can assist you when pursuing a Medical Negligence claim, please contact Penny Horne by using our online enquiry form.