Leigh is an experienced regulatory solicitor, who has previously worked in private practice, and most recently in-house for a large healthcare defence organisation advising healthcare professionals in relation to fitness to practise cases, disciplinary proceedings and inquests. Before qualifying as a solicitor, Leigh qualified as a doctor, and worked in clinical practice for six years from 1994 to 2000.

The main focus of Leigh’s work is representing and supporting healthcare professionals involved in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. She also represents their interests in Inquests. Throughout her career, she has successfully defended doctors and other healthcare professionals at fitness to practise proceedings.