Becca acts for individuals and their families who have suffered life changing injuries through no fault of their own. Becca works in a team of specialist medical negligence solicitors who advise on a wide variety of claims including, for example complex brain injury, spinal injury and amputation cases.
Becca has a varied caseload of serious injury claims against NHS trusts, private hospitals/practitioners and General Practitioners. Becca’s work involves providing bespoke legal advice on complex serious injury matters. Becca investigates her client’s claims diligently and meticulously focussing on the individual clients' needs. She litigates and advocates for injured or bereaved individuals and their families, giving them a voice against the NHS and insurance companies.
Becca represents a group of former patients of Mr Mian Munawar Shah, who were recalled by Walsall Manor Hospital following concerns regarding Mr Shah’s treatment, some of whom have sustained permanent and life changing disabilities as a result. Becca also acts for victims of Ian Paterson, rogue breast surgeon, and is proud to have assisted her clients in seeking justice, accountability, an apology and compensation for their injuries. Becca is passionate about working on behalf of clients against rogue surgeons.
Becca provides a highly personalised service, caring about each client and their specific needs. She visits her clients at their homes so that they receive advice, on what is usually one of their most difficult life experiences, in a comfortable and familiar environment. She is passionate about exploring assistive technology options to help her clients adjust to life changing injuries.
Becca was recently awarded the prestigious title of 'Solicitor of the Year 2025' at the Birmingham Law Society Awards and was a finalist at the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2024.
Becca is known for her love of colour fashion and outside of work enjoys running, boxing, weightlifting and yoga.
Client quotes
“I am very glad I chose Shoosmiths and that I worked with Becca. I felt that I was in good hands from the first phone call. Becca was professional, customer oriented, and explained every step in detail. In every interaction we had, she listened to my concerns and suggestions. In addition, she was responsive and dedicated. Despite the obstacles she faced, such as non-responsive defendants, she didn’t give up and managed to overcome them”.
“Thank you so much for managing my case professionally and not giving up. I appreciate your dedication, helpfulness and empathy. I’m really glad you were my solicitor.”
“Becca Horley has been amazing... the support, care and communication has been fantastic. Becca has been so lovely when dealing with sensitive issues”.
“I cannot fault the service that has been provided. Becca who has been my point of contact has always been excellent in her communication”.
