About Us

Mehmooda Duke, is the Founder and Chair of Moosa-Duke Solicitors, set up in 2003.  She was High Sheriff of Leicestershire from March 2022 to March 2023 and has now returned to her role as Chair or the firm.

Mehmooda has over 30 years of experience in dealing with medical negligence claims. The first 10 years of her medical negligence career were spent defending the NHS and GPs, therefore, Mehmooda has an invaluable and unique insight into how claims are defended by the NHS and GPs.  

After graduating from Cambridge, Mehmooda started her career as a schoolteacher.  After a year, she retrained as a lawyer and started her legal career in London in 1992.

Mehmooda trained at defendant firm Hempsons Solicitors,moved to Capsticks Solicitors and was headhunted by Browne Jacobson LLP, all leading firms who defend the NHS.

Mehmooda was also head of the Legal Department at a large hospital Trust for 2 years and spent a year representing GPs covered by the Medical Defence Union.

Mehmooda has extensive experience in dealing with medical negligence claims. She specialises in Cauda Equina claims and has secured multiple multi-million-pound settlements in cases where there has been a misdiagnosis.

She has dealt with complex multi-million-pound claims involving babies and children who have suffered brain injury, and high value cancer misdiagnosis claims. This is just a sample of the work that she has done. Have a look at the firm’s success stories for more details.

In her spare time, Mehmooda loves to hike in the Peak district and the Lake district, has climbed Kilimanjaro and has raised over£100,000 for charity over the years.

Mehmooda’s other roles have included being a Deputy Lieutenant, Chairman of the Leicestershire County Cricket Club and she is currently a Trustee of the MCC Foundation and Ambassador for Healing Little Hearts.  

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Krishna joined the firm in 2006.

After qualifying, Krishna joined Thompsons Solicitors, a national Trade Union Practice, where she represented Claimants in personal injury cases. She became a Partner and remained with the firm for several years during which she dealt with and supervised a large volume of cases involving serious injuries acquired in the work place.

Krishna subsequently joined Browne Jacobson LLP, a leading Midlands firm, where she defended Hospital Trusts in claims for Clinical Negligence. She was involved in the defence of a multi-party action (involving more than 300 Claimants) as well as a variety of multi-million pound claims arising out of negligent medical treatment.

Krishna now acts exclusively for victims of Clinical Negligence.  She has considerable experience of high value and complex cases. Her current case load includes claims for wrongful birth, brain injuries, delay in the diagnosis of cancer and negligent treatment resulting in death. In Chambers UK, Krishna is described as a “Notable Practitioner” and “extremely assiduous and diligent” and is highlighted as having a “lovely manner with clients.

Krishna is a member of the Main Committee of Leicestershire Law Society and former Chair of the Society’s Litigation Sub Board.

Away from work, Krishna enjoys going to the theatre, reading and cooking.

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Gemma joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in September 2015 when she qualified as a solicitor.

She studied at Nottingham Trent University and obtained First Class Honours in a Forensic Science degree.  She worked for the Police while studying further and gained Distinctions in the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course.

Gemma was promoted to Director in January 2022. She specialises in high value, complex claims including:

• Cauda Equina Syndrome and other spinal injuries.
• Delay in diagnosis of cancer, particularly cervical cancer.
• Maternity claims.
• Fatal cases.

Gemma is passionate about her work and about obtaining the best result possible for her clients. She develops close relationships with her clients and is praised for her compassion and empathy. She is recognised for her knowledge of her cases, her attention to detail, and her ability to put her clients first and ensure that they understand every step of the investigation.

In her spare time, Gemma enjoys yoga, pilates, and walking her dogs. When she’s not chasing around after her dogs, she can usually be found watching or listening to cricket, reading a book from her ever-increasing collection, or watching Grey’s Anatomy, for the drama not the medical research.

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Navdeep joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in 2015 as a Solicitor, having qualified in 2010.

Navdeep was drawn to clinical negligence as she finds this area of law fascinating and challenging. Navdeep enjoys the challenge of deciphering medical records and analysing complex issues to fight her client’s cases.

Navdeep is compassionate, understanding and highly personable in nature. She enjoys helping her clients through often difficult circumstances to achieve settlements and conclude claims positively.

Navdeep’s experience includes advising individuals who have suffered life changing injuries from gynaecological errors, loss of loved ones and representing families at inquests, amputations and delays in treating and diagnosing cancer.

Navdeep’s specialisms include:

• Acting for individuals who have been affected by delays in diagnosing and treating Cauda Equina Syndrome. Navdeep has extensive experience in these complex cases and over the years has successfully negotiated high value settlements to help client’s rebuild their lives.
• Acting for individuals and families who have suffered baby loss and maternal injuries as a result of receiving substandard maternity and neonatal care.

Navdeep is on the Executive Committee of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL), an organisation for specialist claimant solicitor firms dedicated to the field of clinical negligence.

In her spare time, Navdeep enjoys sampling different cuisines, travel and spending time with her family.

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Sarah joined MDS in 2018.  She qualified in 1995 and began her career representing trade union members in Personal Injury claims for national firm Simpson Millar LLP.

Sarah became a partner in 2001 and was head of firm’s PI department in Leeds between 2006 and 2008.Sarah has dealt with many high value claims having specialised in asbestos-related litigation, serious and catastrophic injury before moving in to clinical negligence in 2009.  Sarah has a wealth of experience of handling complex cases including fatal accident claims, gynaecological cases and claims arising from delays in treating Cauda Equina Syndrome.  She has pursued litigation as far as the Court of Appeal to secure a successful outcome. Sarah prides herself in being a people person and providing clients with support during what can be a very difficult time.

In her free time Sarah is a taxi driver for her teenage children and enjoys running, hill-walking, camping holidays and travel.

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Hannah joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in April 2024 and has over 20 years’ experience of dealing with high value and complex medical negligence claims.

Hannah has developed extensive expertise in a wide range of medical negligence claims, with a focus on women’s healthcare claims - including: reproductive health; maternal birth injuries,maternal death and maternal mental health; birth injuries (including cerebral palsy); delayed diagnosis (endometriosis/ ectopic pregnancies, for example); failures in gynaecological surgery; and cancer care.

Hannah takes an empathetic and holistic approach in supporting her clients and develops a close relationship with her clients to deliver an individually tailored and compassionate service.

Hannah is also passionate about trying to address and improve the gender, racial and socio-economical inequalities that exist in healthcare and to advocate / support those affected.

In her spare time Hannah will mostly be found chasing after her chocolate labrador, Digby (or her teenage son), or otherwise curled up with a good book or attempting to paint some abstract art.

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Lauren joined Moosa Duke Solicitors in January 2024 as an Associate Director. Lauren is from New Zealand and qualified as a solicitor in New Zealand in 2006. After the journey of life led her to the UK in 2012, she cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2016. Lauren has been working in the medical negligence field since 2012, 8 years of that time as a qualified UK solicitor.

Lauren enjoys the variety of the medical negligence field and is passionate about providing the best possible service to her clients. Her clients are at the heart of what she does, and she is compassionate to the difficult circumstances they face when brining a medical negligence claim.

Lauren has a wide range of experience including negligence that has resulted in death, delayed diagnosis of cancer cases, ophthalmology cases, mismanagement of diabetes including diabetic foot cases, strokes, sepsis along with other types of medical negligence.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys exploring the UK with her family in their camper van. This provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy paddle boarding, hiking and swimming.  

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Kirsty qualified as a solicitor in June 2021 having completed her training contract with Moosa-Duke Solicitors and was promoted to an associate solicitor in June 2023. Kirsty joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in June 2016 as a paralegal.

Kirsty completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University.

Kirsty specialises in clinical negligence, advising on a variety of cases such as gynaecological injuries and maternity care including baby loss, delayed diagnosis of cancer, surgical errors and avoidable deaths.

In her spare time Kirsty enjoys walking her two beagles, yoga and trying new restaurants.

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Tereza joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in January 2021 as a paralegal, and started her training contract in January 2023.

Tereza moved from her home country, Cyprus, to Leicester in 2016 to commence her university studies. After graduating with a Law Degree from the University of Leicester, Tereza completed her LPC and LLM in Professional Legal Practice, at the University of Law Birmingham in 2020.

Tereza assists one of the partners on clinical negligence cases. She pays much attention to every detail and continuously gains more valuable knowledge and experience. She always wants to go above and beyond every case.

Tereza is the Vice President on the Leicestershire Junior Lawyers Division Committee this year and she envisions an organisation which connects junior and aspiring lawyers.

Outside of the legal profession, Tereza is a proud active member of the European Youth Parliament and has participated in many sessions across Europe.

Tereza enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling and cooking.

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Yusuf joined MDS in 2019 as a Paralegal and is now a traineesolicitor, having commenced his training contract in 2022. He has completed theSQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) assessments and intends to sit the SQE 2assessments in 2024.

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He takes great pride in assisting Navdeep with her casefiles and manages a few of his own under supervision. He strives to meet highstandards in his work and is detail-oriented.

Prior to joining MDS, he completed his LLB at AstonUniversity. Yusuf also spent two years as an Adviser at Citizens Advice,whereby he assisted in providing free advice service to members of the public.

In his free time, Yusuf likes to appreciate art, read books,and use the gym. He also volunteers as a gallery engagement guide at LeicesterMuseum & Art Gallery and Newarke Houses Museum.

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Aliyah Moosa joined MDS Medical Law in December 2023.

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Aliyah overseas the management of the office and admin processes to ensure all operations run smoothly.

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In her free time Aliyah volunteers at a local charitable food distribution centre, baking and spending time with her family.

Sharado is one of our Paralegal Consultants, he has completed his undergraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 2015. Subsequently, he was admitted as an attorney in 2018 after completing his clerkship. Since then, he has been captivated by the area of Personal Injury / Medical Negligence law and enjoys working in this field assisting the team and clients.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing and watching football, music, playing the drums and guitar and spending time with his friends and family.

Fazila joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in December 2023.

Fazila completed her undergraduate studies at University of Leicester whilst continuing to work in her former role as secondary school English and Maths Teacher.

She completed internships at the University Legal Advice Clinic and was a member of several Pro Bono Societies whilst completing her LLB, for which she was awarded both Presenter and Team Leader of the Year, two years consecutively.

After graduating, Fazila completed her LPC/LLM at Nottingham Law School during which she volunteered for Citizens Advice as Assessor/Advisor and as a Charity Legal Case Worker. Fazila also ran her own Pro Bono Legal Education organisation.

delivering interactive session to schools, youth groups and charities on different areas of the law.

Before joining Moosa-Duke Solicitors, Fazila worked as a County-Court Advocate representing Claimants in Civil Litigation matters.

Fazila was drawn to Medical Negligence due to her compassionate nature and desire to assist Clients in achieving answers and favourable outcomes. She is keen to learn and develop amongst specialist lawyers at Moosa-Duke Solicitors.

In her spare time, Fazila enjoys reading, playing tennis and writing. Fazila was formerly Editor of a local magazine and continues to contribute articles related to community matters.

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Husna Joined Moosa-Duke Solicitors in June 2024 as a legal assistant.

Husna previously worked at a law firm.

In her spare time Husna enjoys spending time with her family and pets.

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Daniel joined MDS in October 2024 as a paralegal. He qualified as an attorney in South Africa in 2022, beginning his career as a plaintiff representative in personal injury and medical negligence claims.

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He earned his LLB from the University of the Free State, specialising in road accident claims and advising on cases involving brain injuries, limb amputations, and fatalities. Daniel is client-focused and dedicated to protecting and upholding clients’ rights.

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At MDS, Daniel assists various solicitors with clinical negligence cases, consistently going above and beyond to provide the best support possible and meet all deadlines.

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Outside of work, Daniel is a nature enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through various sports.

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Nafeesa is one of our Paralegal Consultants who joined MDS in March 2025. She was selected by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to complete her Paralegal Practice and was placed in several courts within South Africa from 2012 to 2015. She subsequently headed up a commercial division for a boutique law firm before venturing into personal injury law and medical negligence.

It was during this time that she developed a passion for Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Law which she thoroughly enjoys. Her enthusiasm and hunger for knowledge drives her to assist those in need and find justice for clients. She loves working with a team and is focused on meeting deadlines.

In her spare time, she is a food enthusiast who loves trying new cuisine and whipping up eccentric dishes for her friends and family. She also loves watching movies and spending time at home.