Undertaking pro bono work through good working relationships with many organisations and charities, Sharine co-ordinated the award winning Northampton and District Citizens Advice Bureau Pro Bono Clinic from its inception in 2011. This achievement was recognised when Shoosmiths won the category for Best Contribution by a Regional Firm at the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards in 2012. Sharine continues to support the clinic as a supervisor.
Sharine is an accredited member of both the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, as well as serving Council member of the Northamptonshire Law Society. She was appointed President of the Society in July 2019.
Sharine won Solicitor of the Year at the Northamptonshire Law Society Awards in 2017 and is ranked by both Chambers and Legal 500.
Sharine was promoted to Partner in 2020.
Testimonials:
"Shoosmiths LLP’s 'fantastic' team provides 'first-class service' in both personal injury and clinical negligence. The key quartet includes Northampton practice heads Chris McKinney and Andrea Rusbridge, senior associate Sharine Burgess and 'organised and knowledgeable' associate Simon Towler. Between them, the group has extensive experience in brain and spinal injuries, amputations, cerebral palsy and fatality claims, handling complex claims across the value scale." - Legal 500
Accreditations:
Recommended lawyer 2019 - Legal 500
Memberships:
- I am an accredited member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel
- I am an accredited member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers