Sabeena is an experienced senior clinical negligence solicitor and Associate based in the Bristol office and a key member of Thompsons’ national clinical negligence team.

 

She is currently part of the specialist team managing hundreds of cases involving complications following surgery using mesh products. This includes representing many women who allege they were injured following procedures performed by colorectal surgeon Mr Anthony Dixon. A significant number of these cases have now reached successful conclusions.

 

Sabeena’s wider case experience includes claims involving birth injury, cerebral palsy, stroke cases, misdiagnosis, surgical error, infection, orthopaedic injuries, cauda equina syndrome, and necrotising fasciitis. She is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients, many of whom have experienced life‑changing injuries.

 

She is a ‘Leading Associate’ in the Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners for dealing with complex clinical negligence matters including birth injury, misdiagnosis claims and notable expertise representing clients who have suffered mesh operations.

 

Proud to work for a firm that puts clients first, Sabeena is driven by Thompsons’ social justice ethos and its long-standing commitment to supporting injured people and their families.

 

Outside her work at Thompsons, Sabeena is the Director of The Sky Project, a Bristol-based charity raising awareness of forced marriage and honour‑based abuse. Her extensive charitable work has been widely recognised:

  • 2023 Law Society Legal Heroes Award
  • 2020 Next 100 Years Inspirational Women in Law Awards – Finalist
  • 2016 Bristol Law Society Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
  • The Sky Project: South West Business Awards Finalist (2021) and Bristol Life Awards Finalist (2022)

 

She has appeared on ITV West Country News, written articles, and spoken on local and national radio about forced marriage and the work of The Sky Project. In 2024 she featured on a podcast discussing clinical negligence, social justice, and forced marriage.

 

Sabeena also plays an active role in championing diversity within the legal profession. In 2024 she was appointed to the Board of the South West Ethnic Solicitors Network, and in 2025 she joined the Executive Board of Bristol Law Society as a Director.


In 2025, she was appointed Vice President of Bristol Law Society.

 

In her spare time, Sabeena enjoys playing netball, keeping up with current affairs, and spending time with her young family.

 

Case Experience

  • £1.25 million secured for a claimant who suffered severe injuries following a Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy (LVMR).
  • £225,000 recovered for a claimant who underwent unnecessary surgeries post‑LVMR and sustained long‑term symptoms impacting her chosen career path.
  • £113,000 secured for a claimant whose haemorrhoidectomy led to excision of part of the anal sphincter.

Testimonials

Sabeena made a difficult matter more palatable to manage and deal with. She showed empathy and understanding

Chambers and Partners

I had the pleasure of working with Sabeena as my solicitor and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish she handled my case with complete professionalism, care, and expertise. She communicated clearly, kept me updated at every stage and always made sure I understood my options. Sabeena was efficient, reliable, and genuinely supportive throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail and calm, confident approach made a stressful situation so much easier to manage. I’m extremely grateful for her hard work and dedication.

Sabeena's Former Client

Sabeena always displayed a strong knowledge of the implications of my case. She worked out the best possible strategy and how it would affect my final claim, and I was always kept informed.

Chambers and Partners

Sabeena is always happy to talk to me and explain things in a way I can understand.

Chambers and Partners

Sabeena Pirooz is excellent. I would highly recommend her.

Legal 500 2026

I can recommend Thompsons unreservedly. Throughout the process of reaching a resolution in my case, I always felt supported and knew that they had my back. I would particularly like to mention Sabeena Pirooz, who has been outstanding throughout. We still can’t thank you enough. What you’ve done for us is life-changing in the best possible way. You have been just marvellous, right from the beginning and all the way through.

Sabeena's former client

During this process, there were some parts which were very upsetting and distressing and I found Sabeena extremely helpful and very caring, thank you for all your help.

Sabeena's former client

Sabeena has been efficient, kind and supportive, thank you so much for ‘fighting in my corner’, this will really make a difference to me and my family. I can’t thank you enough for all your help, advice and putting up with me!

Sabeena's former client

Thank you to Sabeena for the excellent service, politeness and perseverance with my claim. Unlike many other solicitors I have dealt with, Sabeena appeared to be a real people person and always happy to answer queries, and maintained regular contact with me. This individual is an asset to your organisation.

Sabeena's former client

I can recommend Thompsons unreservedly. Throughout the process of reaching a resolution in my case, I always felt supported and knew that they had my back. I would particularly like to mention Sabeena Pirooz, who has been outstanding throughout. Heartfelt thanks go to every member of my team.

Sabeena's former client

I just want to thank you for your incredible patience and professionalism.

Sabeena's former client

Ruthless advocates for their clients. Very efficient.

Legal 500 2026

Sophisticated, diverse, responsive.

Legal 500 2026