LAWYER PROFILE

Leigh Linton

UK 2026

Carson McDowell

Ranked in 1 practice area

Professional Discipline

Northern Ireland

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Carson McDowell

Practice Areas

Healthcare

Career

Leigh Linton attained her LLB honours from Queen’s University, Belfast in 1997 and qualified as a solicitor in 1999. Leigh joined the Healthcare team at Carson McDowell in 1999 practising in the fields of regulatory and professional discipline work and in the defence of clinical negligence claims.

Leigh is recognised by Chambers UK for her experience representing doctors and dentists in criminal and regulatory proceedings. She frequently assists clients with GMC and GDC investigations, disciplinary proceedings and appeals. One interviewee remarks: "She is very knowledgeable, efficient and sensitive when dealing with distressed clients."

Leigh is a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Discipline - Northern Ireland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Leigh Linton is the head of the regulatory and professional discipline team. Linton is noted for her experience representing doctors and dentists in criminal and regulatory proceedings. She assists clients with GMC and GDC investigations, disciplinary proceedings and appeals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Leigh is extremely thorough and conscientious.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Leigh Linton is very good and knowledgeable. She knows a lot about the area and puts clients at ease.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession