Retour United Kingdom - The Bar

Personal Injury, Industrial Disease And Insurance Fraud

12 King's Bench Walk

2 Temple Gardens

39 Essex Chambers

Crown Office Chambers

Deka Chambers

Devereux

Outer Temple Chambers

7BR

Old Square Chambers

Temple Garden Chambers

Leading Silks

William Audland KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘William is a heavyweight litigator in every sense. Equally at home on his feet in court, at a JSM or on paper.’

Charles Bagot KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Charles is approachable, personable and pragmatic. He has an incredible eye for detail whilst still managing to keep sight of the wider picture.'

Neil Block KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Neil's analysis of any case is excellent. His presentation in court is fearless and courteous.'

Benjamin Browne KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘An excellent and thorough advocate with a meticulous attention to detail.'

Simon Browne KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Simon is an innovative barrister with a sharp mind and an even sharper advocacy style.'

Charles Dougherty KC - 2 Temple Gardens 'Charles has a sharp legal mind and has an enviable ability to explain incredibly complex matters in a simple and effective way.'

Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Hugely experienced, fantastic work ethic, good with clients.'

Stephen Killalea KC –Devereux ‘Absolutely brilliant- clients love him for his knowledge and passion and commitment to getting the right result.'

William Latimer-Sayer KC –Cloisters ‘William can be counted on to add substantial value to every claim through his superlative knowledge and meticulous attention to detail.'

Jacob Levy KC – Deka Chambers ‘Jacob is one of the hardest working members of the PI Bar. His eye for detail and getting the best results is unwavering, he is a top drawer silk for catastrophically injured claimants.’

Simeon Maskrey KC –7BR ‘Simeon is a formidable advocate, he has the ability to articulate complex legal arguments in a straightforward language.'

Gerard McDermott KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Gerard is one of the leading PI silks. His client skills are second-to-none. He has a phenomenal ability to distil complex cases into manageable material, putting clients at ease, but also at the centre of the process.’

David Platt KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘David is a Rolls Royce of a silk. Excellent robust and no-nonsense advice.'

Michael Rawlinson KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is a phenomenal advocate. Nothing phases him - his advice is concise and to the point, and he is not afraid of trial.'

Steven Snowden KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Steven is a leading light in the area; always on top of his game and a compelling advocate.'

Robert Weir KC –Devereux ‘Robert is totally outstanding – a genuine expert.’

Stephen Worthington KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘An absolute star in this field. His advice is always commercial and pragmatic as well as legally sound.'

Matthew Chapman KC – Deka Chambers ‘Matthew is a delight to work with. He has a depth of knowledge that is unrivalled, and has his finger on the pulse of all cross-border litigation issues.’

Charlie Cory-Wright KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Charlie is an outstanding advocate who is clear, engaging and persuasive.'

James Counsell KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘A solid advocate with a great manner. Everything you want from a top silk.'

Sarah Crowther KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Sarah is a meticulous and tenacious advocate. Always well-prepared, not afraid to take a difficult point and technically gifted on tricky points of law and procedure.’

Lord Faulks KC – Deka Chambers ‘Charming – Edward is generous with his high level understanding both of the law and the appeal court philosophy’

Robert Glancy KC –Devereux ‘A brilliant advocate and tactician - very clever and hardworking'

Nina Goolamali KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Nina is fastidiously thorough, and a fearsome negotiator - definitely someone you want in your corner.'

Michael Kent KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He has a profound grasp of the law and combines that with diffident but highly effective advocacy.'

Marie Louise Kinsler KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Marie Louise is an expert in this area with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a fearless approach towards litigation.'

Stuart McKechnie KC – Deka Chambers ‘Ferocious eye for detail, meticulous preparation and adds value to every case he is instructed on - the leading quantum PI silk in the country.'

Dominic Nolan KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘He provides sound and knowledgeable advice, is good with clients, is approachable and most of all tenacious.'

Derek O’Sullivan KC –39 Essex Chambers 'A true heavyweight silk. Encyclopedic knowledge of the law and procedure, yet always able to distil advice to the binary.'

Julian Picton KC –Hailsham Chambers 'Remarkable attention to detail, astute management of experts and extremely user friendly.'

Susan Rodway KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Susan is a brilliant barrister who fights for the clients she represents. She does not shy away from difficult cases.'

Paul Rose KC – Old Square Chambers ‘Paul is a superb tactician and his attention to detail is second-to-none.’

Paul Russell KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Paul is meticulous in his preparation for conferences and hearings. He is supremely confident and has a grasp of all the key issues.'

Harry Steinberg KC - Outer Temple Chambers

Howard Stevens KC –3 Hare Court 'Howard is an excellent advocate - clear, measured and never puts a foot wrong.'

Henry Witcomb KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Very bright, hard working, and has an excellent client manner.'

Dominic Adamson KC – Temple Garden Chambers 'Dominic is astute, excellent on paper and an extremely competent, professional and considerate advocate.'

Grahame Aldous KC – Deka Chambers ‘Totally unflappable – a masterful advocate.’

Alexander Antelme KC –Crown Office Chambers 'He is a very smooth advocate.'

Edward Bishop KC – Deka Chambers ‘Always very well prepared, excellent with experts - inspires confidence.'

Patrick Blakesley KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Patrick is a very eloquent and elegant advocate. He has a calm and forceful manner as well as being highly intelligent.'

Ben Collins KC – Old Square Chambers ‘Ben is extremely thorough and does not overlook a single detail, just what you need in highly complex multi-defendant extremely high-value personal injury cases.’

Andrew Davis KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘A first-rate advocate with a real eye for detail, who builds a great rapport with experts and witnesses.’

Katherine Deal KC –3 Hare Court ‘Katherine is an excellent, practical counsel who makes sound commercial judgements and provide honest timely and helpful advice on the management of issues.’

William Featherby KC –12 King’s Bench Walk

Steven Ford KC – 7BR ‘Steven has a true appreciation of proportionality and brings a calmness to even the most difficult of cases.’

Emily Formby KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Emily is thoughtful and thorough in her approach to cases, she is able to cut through complex facts to identify key legal arguments.'

Andrew Hogarth KC –12 King’s Bench Walk

Robert Kellar KC –1 Crown Office Row 'An excellent negotiator with a good eye for detail.'

Christopher Kennedy KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Christopher is first-class with clients. His preparation is meticulous and he provides tactically astute advice. A brilliant advocate.’

Giles Mooney KC – Deka Chambers ‘Giles is a natural and confident advocate and exceptionally easy to work with. He is pragmatic and not scared to tackle difficult issues and push for what is best for clients.'

William Norris KC –39 Essex Chambers

John Ross KC – Deka Chambers ‘John is a consummate advocate. He is thorough – leaving no stone unturned and communicating difficult issues of law and complex factual issues in a concise and clear manner.’

Nathan Tavares KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Nathan is exceptionally bright, hardworking and tenacious; a true star of the Bar in every sense.’

Andrew Warnock KC – Deka Chambers ‘Andrew is, or should be, the first port of call for complex personal injury cases, especially those with multiple parties, or a notable historic element.’

Adam Weitzman KC –7BR ‘An excellent ability to cut through to the key issues and to assess strengths and weaknesses of a case - superb advocacy skills at trial.'

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘A razor sharp analytical mind. Able to get to the heart of the matter and formidable reputation.'

Eliot Woolf KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Eliot is a star. His eye for detail is second-to-none, his responsiveness also second-to-none and an excellent way with clients.’

Howard Palmer KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Howard is very professional and client friendly, collaborative and has excellent judgement.’

James Arney KC - Temple Garden Chambers 'Incredibly detailed and analytical, in tandem with his obvious intellect.'

Judith Ayling KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘A very impressive silk. Judith is extremely bright and can master claims of the very highest value and complexity.'

Marcus Dignum KC– 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Marcus is an excellent silk. Straight to the point, always gets to the heart of issues very swiftly.’

Joel Donovan KC –Cloisters 'Joel has a talent for cutting through the complexities of a case and making the picture appear clear and straightforward.'

Conor Dufficy - 7BR 'Conor is phenomenally bright. He is able to anticipate the way in which cases will unfold and make the right judgment calls accordingly.'

John Foy KC – Deka Chambers 'John is always calm and measured, he commands respect which inevitably results in a good outcome, and clients love his kind and caring approach.'

Jonathan Hand KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Jonathan is hard working, responsive and a delight to work with.'

Theo Huckle KC –Doughty Street Chambers

Matthew Phillips KC – Outer Temple Chambers

Henry Pitchers KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Henry is calm and very approachable. He is able to digest technical evidence and advise in a very down to earth manner to our clients.'

Prashant Popat KC – Henderson Chambers ‘Prashant has an excellent ability to go through large amounts of technical data and condense the information into clear advice.’

Martin Porter KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Martin is a powerhouse when it comes to high-value claims. His knowledge and expertise is rivalled by few and having him in your corner is a real cushion of stability.’

Simon Readhead KC – Deka Chambers

James Todd KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘A skilled advocate good with witnesses, experts and addressing the court in submissions.'

David Tyack KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘David is an excellent advocate for clients, meticulous with his advice and on point.'

Patrick Vincent KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Patrick is highly intelligent, but very pragmatic in his approach. Great on policy issues.'

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Christopher has a sharp legal mind and real gravitas in the field of catastrophic injury claims.’

Angus Withington KC –Henderson Chambers ‘Angus is very responsive and sensible, he is very good at putting clients at their ease.'

2022 Silks

Rehana Azib KC - 2 Temple Gardens

Lucy Wyles KC - 2 Temple Gardens

Rehana Azib KC - 2 Temple Gardens ‘ Incredibly bright, astute and able to understand the intricacies of complex legal points as well as the wider needs of the clients. ’

Rehana Azib KC - 2 Temple Gardens 'Rehana is brilliant at putting clients at ease and provides clear and succinct advice.'

Laura Johnson KC – Deka Chambers 'Huge gravitas and presence and a formidable advocate for her clients.'

Charles Woodhouse KC – Old Square Chambers ‘He has the command of the court room and his advocacy is a joy to observe.’

Lucy Wyles KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Well-known in the cross border field, Lucy uses her vast knowledge to devastating effect, a master of the court and negotiating rooms alike'

2023 Silks

Richard Baker KC– 7BR ‘Richard is a very hard working, authoritative and responsive barrister. Frankly, impressive all-round.’

Richard Baker KC - 7BR 'Richard is an impressive advocate. He is clear, calm and persuasive.'

Niazi Fetto KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Niazi is an outstanding junior. He has a tireless work-ethic, a fierce intelligence and puts clients completely at ease.'

Niazi Fetto KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Experienced, a strong tactician and trusted by clients.’

Nicola Greaney KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Nicola is very thorough and prepared and asks the hard questions.'

Sarah Prager KC – Deka Chambers ‘Sarah is outstanding, her knowledge of travel law is excellent and she is a formidable advocate.’

Andrew Roy KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘First-rate and amongst those waiting to take silk. Total mastery of the detail is the mark of his preparation'

2024 Silks

Edward Lamb KC - Deka Chambers 'His dedicated and caring approach puts clients at ease and he is able to explain everything to them in a way in which they understand and appreciate.'

Paul Stagg KC – Deka Chambers ‘A titan in the world of local authority and police liability with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.'

Colin Thomann KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Colin is phenomenally hard working, has a colossal intellect, good judgment and is a true team player.'

Personal Injury - Leading Juniors

Laura Begley – Deka Chambers ‘Laura is thorough with an excellent eye for detail which extends into her advocacy.'

James Bell –Temple Garden Chambers ‘A hands-on, practical barrister who is well-liked by clients, solicitors and opponents alike.’

Christian Du Cann –39 Essex Chambers ‘Christian is a stand out barrister on his feet. He is brilliant.'

Henry Charles –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Henry is meticulous with detail whilst having a firm grasp on the big picture of a case. He has a great breadth of knowledge and can often offer solutions which are out of the box.'

Bernard Doherty –39 Essex Chambers ‘Excellent analysis of the issues and law - gets to the heart of the matter. A very able negotiator.'

Shaun Ferris –Crown Office Chambers ‘Shaun is always prepared, tactically very astute and adaptable.'

Jeremy Ford – Deka Chambers ‘Jeremy is a first-class barrister and consummate professional. His written work is clear, concise and persuasive and he can be a forceful advocate when necessary.’

Catherine Foster –Crown Office Chambers ‘Catherine's advocacy is outstanding. She has an ability to secure results that surpass all reasonable expectation.'

Marcus Grant –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Marcus is the equal and more of any silk. His intellect and mastery of a case is second-to-none.’

Paul Higgins – Crown Office Chambers 'A master strategist in fundamental dishonesty claims that can be quite nuanced.'

Katherine Howells – Old Square Chambers ‘Katherine is a brilliant barrister who fights for the clients she represents. She is very detailed in her approach and leaves no stone unturned.'

Patrick Kerr – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Patrick is extremely impressive. He is approachable and has great tactical awareness.’

Daniel Lawson –Cloisters ‘Senior junior of choice for difficult, complex work.'

Justin Levinson –1 Crown Office Row ‘The leader at the Bar when it comes to sexual abuse litigation. His experience and knowledge is unrivalled.’

Nigel Lewers –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Articulate, always calm especially under fire, with an excellent eye for detail and outstanding technical knowledge.'

Niall Maclean –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A fantastic all-rounder. Niall has an amazing eye for detail, and is superb at assessing complex expert evidence on high-value cases.'

Julian Matthews –7BR ‘An excellent advocate and knowledgeable advisor of immense experience who puts clients at ease and provides thorough and pragmatic advice at all times'

Philip Mead - 12 King's Bench Walk

Christopher Russell –2 Temple Gardens ‘Meticulous in preparation, polished advocate, skillful presentation of arguments.'

David Sanderson –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘David is an exceptional barrister, he has an eye for detail and is rigorous in his approach.'

Gemma Scott –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Gemma has huge experience in the field of asbestos-related illness claims and her technical knowledge in this field is superb.’

Bruce Silvester – Deka Chambers ‘Bruce advocates with force and conviction. He is very experienced and calm in the face of difficult situations.'

A. John Williams – Crown Office Chambers ‘A leading junior in this field. Attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of all arguments, good on tactics.'

Aliyah Akram –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Aliyah is cerebral and approachable’

Michael Brace – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is simply outstanding. He has huge technical knowledge of this field and great attention to detail.'

Ben Bradley –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Excellent with clients and quick to get to the nub of the issue. Persuasive in court but tenacious when the need arises.'

Simon Brindle – Deka Chambers ‘Simon is outstanding and a leader in his field. Incredibly intelligent and cuts through the issues with clients and experts in a concise way.'

Richard Cartwright - Devereux ‘ Richard shows a very great attention to detail and in particular is excellent with calculating losses. ’

Sadie Crapper –39 Essex Chambers ‘Sadie is very thorough with good attention to detail. She knows her cases inside out and is excellent at collaborative strategic planning to achieve the best results.’

Romilly Cummerson –39 Essex Chambers ‘Romilly is exceptionally hardworking and her written work is of the highest standard.'

Lee Evans –Farrar’s Building ‘A go-to counsel for complex claims.’

Richard Furniss –42BR Barristers 'Richard is and always has been a robust barrister. His advice is always on point. Clients admire him for his professionalism and attention to detail.'

Stephen Glynn – Deka Chambers ‘Stephen is a talented and diligent barrister, a no-nonsense, tough negotiator with an innate ability to simplify complex issues.’

Hugh Hamill –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Hugh is a great advocate; shows great attention to detail and is robust in negotiations. He is also extremely personable and approachable.’

Roger Harris –2 Temple Gardens ‘Good and clear identification of issues and excellent analysis of these which require high level understanding of the medical evidence.’

Simon King –7BR ‘Simon is very thorough, approachable and excellent with clients.'

Harry Lambert –Crown Office Chambers

James Laughland –Temple Garden Chambers ‘James is forensically thorough in his consideration of the papers, his written advice and his preparation for hearings and trials.'

Alexander Macpherson –Crown Office Chambers ‘Alexander is forensic and an excellent communicator of complex issues - he is superb at unpicking difficult liability and causation issues.'

Scott Matthewson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Scott is a very accomplished advocate - the complete package.'

Meghann McTague –2 Temple Gardens ‘Meghann is an impressive barrister - an eloquent and calm yet forceful advocate, her attention to detail is invaluable and her commitment to her work is endless.'

Colin Mendoza –Devereux ‘Very understanding when dealing with clients and determined and tenacious in the face of complex and challenging issues arising during litigation.'

Colm Nugent –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Colm is tactically brilliant. He gets into the bones of a case and has a very keen eye for how to strategise through the nuances of litigation.'

Lionel Stride –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Lionel’s attention to detail is second-to-none and his thorough pleadings are the best in the business.’

John-Paul Swoboda –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘John-Paul is not afraid of difficult cases. He is extremely good with clients, has great tactical acumen and is an excellent speaker.'

Daniel Tobin –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Daniel is a force to be reckoned with on his feet, rapier-sharp and cuts to the main issues.’

Harry Trusted – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Harry is a very clear-sighted barrister. He has sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to problems cutting through complex facts or difficult law.’

Christopher Walker –Devereux ‘An excellent barrister. He is very detail conscious and very thorough in his approach.'

David White –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘David is a superb advocate. He approaches every problem comprehensively and gives considered advice.'

Richard Wilkinson –Temple Garden Chambers ‘A logical thinker, with a valuable ability to deliver simplified, clear advice having been presented with a complex web of evidence.'

Ivan Bowley – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘One of the most astute and knowledgeable barristers in this field with impeccable judgement.'

Geoffrey Brown –39 Essex Chambers 'Geoffrey has vast experience and brings a calming and wise presence to any case he is involved.'

Jonathan Butters –Devereux ‘Jonathan is an exceptionally bright individual whose ability to deal with complex factual evidence and difficult areas of law is truly impressive.'

Daniel Clarke –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Meticulous, approachable, excellent with clients and a pleasure to deal with.'

Jamie Clarke –Crown Office Chambers ‘Jamie is meticulous in his attention to detail. He is extraordinarily thorough.'

Adam Dawson – Deka Chambers ‘Adam is a superb barrister with particular skills with clients.'

Ian Denham –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Ian is a hugely experienced in cross-border personal injury claims. He is an excellent and persuasive advocate.'

Peter Edwards –Devereux ‘Approachable, Peter shows major ability to grasp complex legal issues and work them to the clients advantage.’

Quintin Fraser –39 Essex Chambers ‘Quintin is very smart, very likeable and very diligent.'

Peter Freeman –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Helpful, practical and realistic: a first-class advocate.'

Perrin Gibbons – Deka Chambers 'Perrin is meticulous in her preparation for court and a fierce cross-examiner.'

John Greenbourne –Crown Office Chambers ‘John is meticulous in both the preparation and delivery of his advice. He has a forensic approach to the evidence that instils confidence.'

Richard Gregory –42BR Barristers ‘Richard’s attention to detail, thoroughness and support is second-to-none.’

Peter Houghton – Crown Office Chambers ‘Peter is the most detail-orientated junior at the Bar. He is massively intelligent.’

Anna Hughes –2 Temple Gardens ‘Tenacious, diligent and bright, Anna is renowned for fighting her client's corner. An excellent up-and-coming Junior.'

Robert Hunter –Devereux ‘Robert is an outstanding junior and has a tireless work-ethic, an incredible intelligence and puts lay clients completely at ease.'

Henry Morton Jack –2 Temple Gardens ‘Fantastic on his feet, with a real knack for developing his argument in the most persuasive manner.’

Paul Kilcoyne –Temple Garden Chambers ‘A very experienced and approachable barrister who is very good at putting his clients at ease. His knowledge in relation to military matters is superb.'

Alistair Mackenzie - 2 Temple Gardens 'A superb legal mind. Very intelligent and tactically aware - a very talented barrister,'

Timothy Meakin –7BR ‘A skilled advocate with first-rate communication skills and a great ability to put clients at their ease that inspires confidence.”

John Meredith-Hardy –Farrar’s Building ‘John is incredibly bright and tactically astute.'

Jeremy Pendlebury –7BR ‘A strong advocate and a very able senior barrister.'

Patrick Sadd –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Patrick is an extremely sensitive and able child abuse barrister. He has significant amounts of experience in dealing with these most complex of cases.'

Adam Samuel – Old Square Chambers ‘Adam is very impressive on his feet. He can find weaknesses and gaps in evidence which elude others and cross examination is subtle but effective.'

Shahram Sharghy – 1 Crown Office Row 'Shahram Sharghy deserves a special mention; a true star of the senior junior end of claimant personal injury litigation.'

Andrew Spencer - Deka Chambers 'Andrew is a very straight-talking barrister who cuts through complex issues and gets to the crux of the case.'

Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘He is an excellent, well-rounded barrister with top-drawer client skills and a steely negotiating style.'

James Sullivan –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is very well-prepared and has an excellent knowledge of the law.’

Kiril Waite –7BR ‘Excellent on complex liability claims, a skilled negotiator and trial advocate who always obtains the best results.'

Andrew Wille –Farrar’s Building ‘Andrew is a fantastic barrister. He is meticulous with his consideration of papers and the advice he provides is always first-class.’

Gemma Witherington – Crown Office Chambers ‘Gemma has excellent attention to detail. She is able to empathise with clients and provide them with reassurance and confidence.'

James Aldridge –Outer Temple Chambers

Andrew Arentsen –Farrar’s Building ‘Andrew is very personable, good with clients, and gives clear sound advice.'

Katie Ayres - Crown Office Chambers 'Katie exhibits excellent command of the case facts and the law, and expresses herself concisely to excellent effect.'

Helen Bell – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Helen's advocacy is assured and impressive.'

James Byrne – Deka Chambers ‘James is excellent in client conferences when presented with difficult clients or circumstances.’

James Candlin – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is a careful and conscientious barrister with great judgement whose meticulous case preparation makes him an excellent choice for fraud work in particular.’

Craig Carr –7BR ‘Craig has a keen eye to detail and is calm and measured in his advice and negotiation, helping to achieve excellent results on cases.'

Suzanne Chalmers –Crown Office Chambers ‘Suzanne's attention to detail and ability to get into the minutiae of the case quickly in order to make a difference to the final outcome sets her apart.'

William Chapman - 7BR 'William is thorough and methodical, and his advice is always detailed and practical.'

Camilla Church –39 Essex Chambers ‘Camilla is sharp and responsive, and her advocacy is clear, concise and on point.'

Laura Collignon –Thomas More Chambers 'Laura is a formidable advocate, passionate in representing her clients, incredibly knowledgeable with an ability to think on her feet.'

Thomas Collins - Deka Chambers

Emma Corkill – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Emma has excellent grasp of material and depth of knowledge’

Stephen Cottrell –Devereux ‘Stephen is a first-class junior barrister, his advocacy is clear and compelling.'

Jeremy Crowther – Deka Chambers ‘Jeremy is a superb all-rounder – great in conference and on his feet – he’s always well-prepared and gives easy to understand advice to the most vulnerable clients.’

Robert Cumming –2 Temple Gardens ‘Robert's knowledge of personal injury claims is excellent and is able to get through the detail and reach the appropriate points.'

Charles Curtis –Temple Garden Chambers

Lisa Dobie – Deka Chambers ‘Lisa has a calm and confidence inspiring approach, and is always familiar with the detail.'

Jim Duffy –1 Crown Office Row ‘Jim is very forensic and thorough, with a detailed and committed approach to difficult cases.'

Christopher Edwards – Old Square Chambers ‘Chris has a clear understanding of personal injury litigation and is able to explain complex issues to clients.'

Laura Elfield – Deka Chambers ‘Laura is incredibly meticulous and incisive in her approach to evidence, cutting through and understanding the essence of a case.'

Emma-Louise Fenelon - 1 Crown Office Row

Angela Frost – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A well-rounded leader in the market with good commercial and practical instincts - a market-leading technical lawyer.'

Bruno Gil – Old Square Chambers ‘Bruno is meticulous in his preparation, confident in his advice and a compelling advocate in court with an excellent success rate.'

Alexander Glassbrook – Temple Garden Chambers 'A leading junior in the field. At the cutting edge of the emerging law on autonomous vehicles.'

Jack Harding – Deka Chambers ‘Jack is a peerless advocate, with a razor-sharp legal brain.’

James Hawkins – 3 Hare Court ‘James is an excellent barrister. His attention to detail is second-to-none.’

Joshua Hedgman –Farrar’s Building ‘Joshua is an excellent barrister and has a wide range of knowledge. He is particularly impressive at trial and in advocacy.'

Roger Hiorns – Deka Chambers 'Roger can analyse the strengths and weaknesses of cases quickly and efficiently and provide solid advice on best approach.'

Isaac Hogarth –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Isaac's attention to detail and quick understanding of the issues are outstanding.'

Rory Holmes –Crown Office Chambers ‘Rory is always calm, collected and highly effective. He is a brilliant advocate and a joy to watch when on his feet.'

Abigail Holt – Garden Court Chambers 'Abigail is an exceptional barrister with vast experience, and deep knowledge in this area of law.'

Robert Horner – Deka Chambers ‘Technically strong, attention to detail, clear communication and excellent with clients.'

Edward Hutchin – Temple Garden Chambers 'Fantastic advocate and brilliant at the technical arguments - the complete package.'

Anthony Johnson – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Anthony is one of most tenacious barristers at the common law Bar.’

Anastasia Karseras –2 Temple Gardens ‘Anastasia’s advocacy is exceptional. She is always extremely well-prepared and able to think fast on her feet when required.’

Christopher Kemp –Outer Temple Chambers

Caroline Lody – 7BR ‘Caroline's preparation, knowledge of the brief and advocacy are all first-rate.'

Mark Lomas – 3PB ‘Mark is a leading junior who can be trusted to provide clear, accurate and detailed advice to both clients and instructing solicitors.'

Jack Macaulay –Crown Office Chambers ‘Jack is very personable and adaptable; a smooth exterior but remains very much in control.'

Alison McCormick - Outer Temple Chambers

Paul McGrath – Temple Garden Chambers 'Paul is an exceptional barrister. He has exceptional advocacy skills and is clear and concise in his work.'

Jasmine Murphy –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Jasmine is an excellent advocate.'

Iain O’Donnell – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Iain has a keen eye for detail and diligent approach. He is personable with clients and a fierce advocate.'

Johnathan Payne – Deka Chambers ‘At the top of his game with an excellent eye for detail and first-class forensic cross-examination skills.’

Catherine Peck –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Catherine is always on top of the detail, but retains an ability to step back from that and see the bigger picture so as to mould a claim in the strongest possible way.'

Angus Piper – Deka Chambers ‘A barrister with great personality and charm alongside a sharp intellect, impressive legal knowledge and a fantastic manner with clients.'

Helen Pooley – Deka Chambers 'Helen is an excellent advocate. Her calm and concise advice puts clients at ease, even when advising in the most complex of cases.'

James Pretsell –Farrar’s Building 'James is very thorough in approach to his practice, is always well prepared and ensures he leaves no stone unturned when examining complex issues of causation.'

Angela Rainey –39 Essex Chambers

Charlotte Reynolds – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charlotte’s attention to detail is excellent. She is always thoroughly prepared, well-liked by clients and colleagues, and treats complex issues with care.’

Hugh Rimmer - Deka Chambers 'Hugh provides a very sensible, straight forward and pragmatic approach to cases. He is calm and collected with an excellent client manner.'

David Rivers – Old Square Chambers ‘David is very bright with great attention to detail.'

Nina Ross –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Nina is a fantastic advocate, who particularly excels in complex and sensitive cases.'

Oliver Rudd – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Oliver's collaborative style is incredibly effective, and his equally refined advocacy is well-received by Judges.'

Liam Ryan –7BR ‘Liam is one of the leading juniors in relation to psychiatric injury and occupational stress claims. He knows the law inside out.’

Dan Saxby –3 Hare Court 'Dan is an excellent advocate and is very persuasive.'

Hannah Saxena –Farrar’s Building ‘Hannah has excellent judgement and is a very persuasive advocate. Very practical and sees the big picture.’

Tim Sharpe – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Tim is a very astute barrister. He is robust and provides sound economic advice.’

Henry Slack –Gatehouse Chambers

Charlie Sparling – Old Square Chambers ‘Charlie is commercially astute, alive to his client’s needs and a formidable advocate, whether in a settlement meeting or in court.’

Gurion Taussig – Deka Chambers ‘Gurion is quite simply an exceptional barrister. He has significant experience and expertise in personal injury matters.'

Holly Tibbitts – Deka Chambers ‘Holly is able to set clients at ease with her straightforward advice. She is an accomplished advocate who will always fight her clients' corner.'

Adam Walker –7BR ‘Very organised and efficient. Thorough, and always good with the clients in what can be sensitive claims.'

James Weston –7BR ‘James has an ability to provide detailed but very clear and practical advices in complex claims.'

Nadia Whittaker – Crown Office Chambers ‘Nadia is straightforward and relentless, she has an excellent eye for detail and relishes rolling up her sleeves and taking on difficult cases.'

Asela Wijeyaratne - 3 Hare Court 'Asela is an exceptional junior. His memory and recall are both impeccable and he provides clear, pragmatic advice.'

Andrew Young –3 Hare Court 'Good on paper and in court: a strong advocate and good with clients.'

Will Young –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Will is an absolute star in the making, fiercely intelligent and hard working.'

Emma Zeb - Gatehouse Chambers 'Emma is an excellent barrister who has a wealth of knowledge. She is very detailed in her preparation and understands complex issues easily. '

Max Archer –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘An up and coming junior. Max has confidence and technical ability far beyond the number of years call.'

Thomas Banks –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A bright barrister who is going places in the future and is one to watch - Thomas is a big asset to have in a case.'

Sophie Beesley - Old Square Chambers 'Sophie gives detailed and practical advice. She is approachable and very responsive. She has impressive attention to detail and fantastic quantum skills.'

Andrew Bershadski –2 Temple Gardens ‘Highly intelligent, well organised and very hard working. Andrew is a forceful advocate and is very good with clients.'

Nick Blake – Farrar’s Building ‘Nick is very knowledgeable in his subject.'

Stuart Brady - Farrar's Building 'Stuart is exceptionally committed and diligent. He leaves no stone unturned and goes the extra mile to address any gaps in a case.'

John Brown - Farrar's Building 'John is an exceptionally skilled and zealous advocate. He always shows forensic attention to the detail of every case whether that be in written advice or on his feet.'

Andrew Buchan - Cloisters 'The doyen of stress at work claims.'

Tamar Burton – Cloisters ‘Thorough, well-prepared and approachable for clients.’

Benjamin Casey - Temple Garden Chambers 'Ben is a heavyweight barrister whose unflappable exterior belies a fierce intellect and an ability to see the wood for the trees on the most complex of issues.'

Ian Clarke – Deka Chambers ‘Ian is great with clients and a pleasure to work with. He has a calm and easy manner in court but always has your corner.’

Howard Cohen – Farrar’s Building ‘Howard is incisive, straight forward and a compelling advocate.'

Carwyn Cox - Farrar's Building 'Carwyn combines intellectual rigour, with a thorough understanding of the case, and polished and smooth advocacy.'

Thomas Crockett –Hailsham Chambers ‘Thomas is excellent when dealing with contentious issues on liability and causation.'

Brian Cummins – Old Square Chambers ‘Brian is detail-driven and always the most prepared person in the room.’

George Davies - Temple Garden Chambers

Huw Davies – Farrar’s Building ‘Huw's advocacy skills are exceptional.'

Robert Dickason - Outer Temple Chambers

Tom Fairclough - 2 Temple Gardens 'Tom is thorough, knowledgeable and always approachable'

Deirdre Goodwin –7BR

David Green – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘The quality of David's advice and his legal knowledge has always been excellent.'

Jack Harris – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Extremely personable and very sensible, with the legal acumen to back it up. A class operator.'

Emma-Jane Hobbs – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Emma-Jane tackles difficult issues with clear advice and is very knowledgeable.'

Jack Holborn –39 Essex Chambers ‘Jack is a great junior, clearly enjoys his work and is very approachable.’

Christopher Johnson – Doughty Street Chambers 'Chris is a confident and effective advocate, an insightful analyst of the evidence and a very effective communicator with clients.'

Samantha Jones –39 Essex Chambers ‘Samantha is an excellent advocate, meticulously well prepared and quick to grasp the essential issues in the case.'

Cyrus Katrak - Deka Chambers 'Cyrus is a capable and very competent barrister.'

Arun Katyar –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Arun has an excellent manner with clients and is an expert tactician. He is brilliant on his feet.'

Kara Loraine – Old Square Chambers ‘Kara is very thorough and approachable. She has great empathy and explains everything in a no-jargon way to ensure clients have a fully understanding of the issues and of the next steps.'

Chesca Lord – Cloisters ‘Chesca is excellent for quantum PI quantification work. Her attention to detail and novel points for pushing the boundaries for valuing claims is brilliant. '

Frederick Lyon - Farrar's Building 'Able to digest a lot of information and ascertain the key points to eloquently and concisely present a case using the relevant legal and factual evidence.'

Michelle Marnham –3PB ‘Michelle is pragmatic and provides sensible, realistic advice for clients.'

Daniel Neill - Old Square Chambers

Linda Nelson - Deka Chambers - 'Linda's forensic approach and her ability to analyse and dissect complex medical issues in conference with multiple experts is excellent.'

Michael Nkrumah - 3 Hare Court 'Michael is very personable, has an excellent eye and recollection of detail and can effectively argue against much more experienced barristers'

Simon O’Dwyer - Crown Office Chambers 'Meticulous preparation - very thorough indeed. Very competent in procedural matters, a skillful advocate.'

Tara O'Halloran –Old Square Chambers

Andrew Peebles –Farrar’s Building ‘Andrew is very forensic in his analysis of complex cases, he is a very technical lawyer, a very strong advocate, and excellent on his feet.'

James Pickering– 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is razor-sharp and super responsive. He has a very calm and measured demeanour.’

James Purnell –Henderson Chambers ‘James is a highly skilled senior junior. He is very personable and client-friendly and has a pragmatic and commercial approach.'

Michael Rapp –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Michael takes an analytical and proactive approach. Dedicated to his client's success and very strong on tactics and case strategy.'

David Roderick - Farrar's Building 'David has an exceptional eye for detail and ensures that he understands a case from every angle.'

Benedict Rodgers – Deka Chambers ‘Ben’s attention to detail and thorough analysis of all the evidence makes him a go-to barrister in relation to difficult liability cases.’

Dominic Ruck Keene – 1 Crown Office Row 'A junior with a personable yet direct approach to litigation.'

John Schmitt – Deka Chambers ‘John is exceptional counsel; his pleadings are robust and no-nonsense.’

Dominique Smith – Deka Chambers ‘Dominique is a joy to work with, and is able to explain complex legal issues to clients in an empathetic and considered way. She can very quickly understand the main issues and advise accordingly.’

Michael Standing – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Michael has an authority that belies his years. He is an extremely practical and pragmatic barrister who always has sight of the big picture while never being afraid of a fight.'

Anna Symington –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Tenacious and good with detail, an excellent strategic thinker.'

Olinga Tahzib –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Olinga's work is very thorough and considered and he has shown excellent attention to detail.'

Simon Trigger – Deka Chambers ‘Simon is personable, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. His approach to claims and negotiation provides reassurance and he is well-liked by all clients.'

Victoria Webb – Old Square Chambers

Simon Wheatley –7BR

Richard Wheeler – 3PB ‘Richard is an excellent barrister. He has a great eye for detail and is able to pick up on salient points quickly.'

John William McDonald – 2 Temple Gardens

Helen Wolstenholme – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Very thorough and always well-prepared. Good negotiator and advocate.’

Thomas Wood - 42BR Barristers 'Thomas' professionalism, proficiency, and personable nature make him a standout barrister.'

Personal Injury - Rising Stars

Thomas Beamont - 1 Crown Office Row 'Very organised and willing to push and explore new areas for success.'

Carin Hunt – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Carin is able to narrow the issues in the case effectively with a detailed orientated approach, providing a first-rate analysis, particularly when explaining these to the client.’

Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Cressida is a very bright, committed junior with huge potential.'

Benjamin Phelps – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Ben is an excellent lawyer. He is absolutely on top of his brief. He considers the whole case, and is strategic in considering how best to serve the client’s interests.’

Henk Soede - Deka Chambers 'Henk is very clever and has the knack of being able to simplify difficult and complex concepts.'

Spencer Turner – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Absolutely superb. Thorough, professional and well-liked by clients.'

Eloise Turnnidge - 3PB 'Eloise is strong on all fronts. Her written work is meticulous and thorough, yet remains engaging and persuasive. She is strong in court and achieves excellent results..'

Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

12 King's Bench Walk

12 King’s Bench Walk has ‘a strong depth of knowledge and a variety of counsel to suit individual client needs‘ – representing both claimants and defendants across personal injury, industrial disease, insurance fraud and travel claims. Insurance-related personal injury work for defendants is the specialist area of Stephen Worthington KC; William Audland KC continues to be instructed for the RFL in the concussion claims brought by former rugby league professionals in Dyson & Others v Rugby Football League. Andrew Roy KC was made silk in the 2023 round, and was led by Marcus Dignum KC in Mathieu v Hinds and Aviva plc, a brain injury claim which led to the first judicial decision on provisional damages for dementia and featured issues of foreign tax. Navjot Atwal joined the set in January 2023 from 3 Hare Court.

Les références

‘The clerks are fantastic. In particular, Daniella Evans, Ella Banfill and Lily Baker are all supremely talented and professional.’

‘Clerking team is excellent, in particular Tristan Whigham.’

‘The Clerks are always happy to help and adept at locating expertise within the set for any issue.’

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2 Temple Gardens

‘2 Temple Gardens is known for its strength in complex personal injury‘, with notable strength in cross-border work. William Clerk and Charles Dougherty KC act on behalf of World Rugby in Popham v World Rugby Ltd, a claim brought by a group of former professionals including former Wales international Alix Popham and England 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, who have been diagnosed with early onset dementia after their playing careers. Martin Porter KC has strength in cycling claims. Meghann McTague has an established practice in foreign claims and group litigation, exemplified by her work in AA v FS Commercial, claims arising out of the UK’s largest prosecution for modern slavery. Niazi Fetto KC was made silk in the 2023 round, and Harry Trusted joined the set from Outer Temple Chambers in January 2023.

Les références

‘Consistently excellent clerking team led by Lee Tyler. ‘

‘The clerks are very good at 2 Temple Gardens. Lee Tyler is a fantastic senior clerk. ‘

‘Top chambers from cross-border personal injury cases. Their expertise and experience in issues of jurisdiction and choice of law is unrivalled.’

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Crown Office Chambers

The ‘impressive’ barristers at Crown Office Chambers provide ‘a wide range of top quality expertise’, particularly strong in catastrophic injury work. David Platt KC is acting for the Ministry of Defence in the ongoing military deafness group claim, in which over four thousand members of the armed forces are seeking compensation for noise-induced hearing loss whilst in training or active service. Catherine Foster acts for the claimant in Juj v John Lewis Partnership plc, which considers the standards to be expected of ‘occupiers’ where visitors are disabled or otherwise vulnerable; in this case the claimant, an elderly person, tripped on a kerb bordering a disabled parking bay at the defendant’s car park. In September 2023 Matthew Boyle was appointed to the circuit bench.

Les références

‘I have always had a good service from the team of clerks, in particular the injury team headed by Greg Frewin.’

‘Outstanding – first-class service throughout the whole clerking team. James Wilkinson and Sam Barrett in particular are trusted to ensure the needs of the client are met at all times.’

‘Crown Office Chambers have an impressive range of barristers in this industry from experienced ‘heavy hitting’ KCs to trusted senior juniors and junior barristers. They are able to deal with a wide range of claims and are particularly strong for catastrophic injury claims and insurance indemnity disputes.’

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Deka Chambers

The ‘weighty and well experienced team’ at Deka Chambers have ‘stand out’ personal injury strength. Sarah Prager KC was made silk in the 2023 round, and exemplifies the set’s cross border personal injury experience: she appeared in Strait v Cosmos Insurance, a Court of Appeal case concerning whether an RAF serviceman stationed in Akrotiri (a Sovereign Base Area in Cyprus) could bring a personal injury claim against a Cypriot insurer in the English courts. Edward Faulks KC is leading Paul Stagg KC in the case of YXA v Wolverhampton City Council, which considers whether a social services authority assumes responsibility to a child and therefore owes a common law duty of care when exercising protective functions.

Les références

‘An exceptionally strong set in relation to travel litigation, with a weighty and well-experienced team.’

‘The newly created Deka chambers is a stand out Personal Injury set but with a broad range of specialisms, and the set’s members have a outstanding appellate practices, frequently appearing before both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.’

‘The clerks are always very responsive and professional and will assist with any query in any way they can, as soon as possible, making the whole process very smooth. In particular, Ellie Brand is always fantastic to work with.’

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Tier 2 sets

Devereux

The ‘top quality barristers’ at Devereux make it ‘an excellent set to work with‘ – experienced acting for both claimants and defendants across the spectrum of catastrophic injury work. Robert Weir KC is involved in a number of market-leading claims, including Rabot and Briggs v Hassam, in which he acts for APIL and MASS – a test case concerning the whiplash regime legislation, and how to determine the method of valuing mixed injury claims which include an award for whiplash injuries under the Civil Liability Act 2018 tariff scheme. Alongside this injury work, he has notable expertise regarding mesothelioma claims – an area in which Jonathan Butters also specialises. Stephen Killalea KC has particular strength in complex road traffic accident claims; Peter Edwards is experienced in psychiatric injury claims arising out of bullying and harassment in the workplace.

Les références

‘The clerks room are exceptional Glenn Billeness head of clerks and James Hudson in particular ‘

‘Personal Injury Chambers of choice in London.’

‘Excellent clerking. Cyrus Biggs is a particular star.’

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Outer Temple Chambers

Outer Temple Chambers is heralded as a ‘top tier London set‘, with particular personal injury expertise regarding sports claims, equine claims, and those with a cross-border element. Sarah Crowther KC has particular strength in such cross-border claims, including EU law interpretation. James Counsell KC and Ben Bradley are instructed for the claimants in AXM v Chelsea Football Club, who experienced racial abuse while playing for the club’s youth sides – exemplifying the set’s sports and abuse expertise. Eliot Woolf KC has notable expertise regarding road traffic accident claims, and Gerard McDermott KC is currently leading a claim for over eight hundred victims of the Grenfell tower fire.

Les références

‘Paul Barton is fantastic – the best personal injury clerk around.’

‘Paul Barton, Graham Woods and Chris Rowe are all fantastic, and extremely helpful.’

‘Clerking is very strong, led by Paul Barton and Graham Woods who always go beyond with top quality service.’

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Tier 3 sets

7BR

7BR is a ‘fantastic set’ noted for its ‘excellent spread of counsel at all levels of call’. Simeon Maskrey KC is an expert acting in maximum severity injury claims; Richard Baker KC was elevated to silk in the 2023 round. The set also has standout expertise in abuse litigation: this year including Adam Weitzman KC‘s leading Caroline Lody in the Court of Appeal for the defendant in AB v BCC and WCC, involving the threshold for parental neglect to be reached before a local authority’s positive duty under Article 3 of the ECHR is engaged, and Steven Ford KC‘s work in DJ v Barnsley MBC, an appeal regarding whether the local authority is vicariously liable for family members who foster children.

Les références

‘Paul Eeles continues to be a leading figure in the clerking world. The clerking room is run with efficiency and charm.’

‘7BR are a fantastic set. They have leading silks and strength at all levels of call.’

‘7BR have an excellent spread of counsel of all levels of call.’

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Old Square Chambers

Old Square Chambers‘ personal injury counsel are ‘second-to-none‘, with ‘a breadth of experience‘ acting for both claimants and defendants on issues from catastrophic injury to industrial disease. Ben Collins KC is acting for the claimant in Suresh v GMC, a case brought by the widow of a doctor who took his own life after being the subject of unfounded allegations, this claim considers the liability of GMC to its doctors. Charles Woodhouse KC has notable experience in claims regarding spinal cord injuries; Katherine Howells has standout expertise in international claims, and those involving serious brain injuries. The set is known for, but by no stretch of the imagination defined by, its historical connections to trade unions and the Western circuit; Daniel Neill joined the set in 2022 from Guildhall Chambers.

Les références

‘Fantastic levels of service at all times with particular mention for both Olivia Moliterno and Will Meade whom go above and beyond to provide the very best support throughout.’

‘Senior clerk Will Meade is hardworking and leads by example. His clerks are, without exception, excellent.’

‘William Meade is in a league of his own. He understands client service and builds strong relationships with lawyers.’

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Temple Garden Chambers

‘A fantastic set of chambers with industry renowned barristers‘, Temple Garden Chambers act for both claimants and defendants, with particular strength in chronic pain claims and those involving fundamental dishonesty. James Arney KC exemplified both in his work for the claimant in Preater v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, successfully resisting allegations that the claimant had been fundamentally dishonest in her account of her injuries with emphasis on the need for experts to distinguish between good and bad days in chronic pain cases. James Bell has experience in cross-border cases; Marcus Grant specialises in head injury claims. Jonathan Watt-Pringle KC retired in January 2023.

Les références

‘Temple Garden Chambers are a fantastic set of chambers with industry renowned barristers at the top of their game at every level, from KC to pupil’

‘The set has a depth of very good and well experienced personal injury advocates.’

‘Excellent clerks, always very quick to reply and efficient.’

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Tier 4 sets

1 Crown Office Row

1 Crown Office Row are a ‘very experienced set‘, going ‘the extra mile’ for both claimant and defendant clients, with wide health law experience and crossover inquest and child abuse expertise. Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC has standout strength in abuse work, notably in the last year leading Justin Levinson for the claimants in both HXA v Surrey County Council and YXA v Birmingham CC, both cases in which claimants had been abused in their family homes and not removed by social services despite records and reports of this abuse documented. Both claims were reinstated in these second appeals, having been struck out previously. Henry Witcomb KC has notable experience in cross-border multi-party actions.

Les références

‘Very experienced set which goes the extra mile in ensuring that clients and their solicitors receive the very best service and representation. Breadth and experience of the set is hard to match.’

‘1 Crown Office Row is an excellent set with considerable breadth of experience.’

‘Senior and junior clerks are professional and personable. They are approachable and swift with any assistance required.’

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3 Hare Court

‘A leading set in cross-border personal injury’, 3 Hare Court offers ‘a wealth of experience‘, primarily focussing on claims involving cross-border issues rather than domestic cases. Howard Stevens KC acts for the respondent in Griffiths v TUI UK Limited, a claim concerning food poisoning on a holiday which concerns the status of ‘uncontroverted’ expert evidence. Katherine Deal KC also specialises in such international work; James Hawkins has specialist expertise regarding the applicable standard of care in travel claims. The set is also experienced in claims involving terrorist or criminal incidents abroad. Dan Saxby acts particularly for defendants, including tour operators, insurers, airlines and hotel groups.

Les références

‘Toby Eales is always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘3 Hare Court is a well run chambers and the clerks go the extra mile to accommodate clients. James Donovan, Toby Eales and Simon Hamilton provide excellent support.’

‘3 Hare Court are specialists in travel and are the best set for this field. There are a number of barristers in the set with a wealth of experience.’

Cloisters

Cloisters are ‘a top set‘ for ‘high-value’ personal injury work, with notable strength in catastrophic injury claims arising from road traffic accidents. William Latimer-Sayer KC continues to be an expert in this area, leading Chesca Lord – a quantum specialist – on a number of complex claims including a case in which the claimant, at 13 years old, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury following a road collision, securing interim payments as the claim continues. Andrew Buchan has particular expertise regarding occupational stress claims; Tamar Burton specialises in the assessment of damages.

Les références

‘Cloisters are a top set in respect of high-value Personal Injury work.’

‘Cloisters are a brilliant set, friendly, engaging and efficient.’

‘The clerks are always helpful and organised.’

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Farrar's Building

Farrar’s Building ‘offer a wide variety of talent‘, with ‘excellent strength and depth‘. Lee Evans continues to have a busy caseload in this area, with a focus on severe brain and spinal injuries. Andrew Arentsen is also a standout name in the set, this year acting for the dog owner in a case, in which liability is disputed, after a financial adviser suffered a tetraplegic injury after falling from a horse, provided by a supervised riding school, which had been scared by a West Highland terrier. John Meredith-Hardy has notable experience in cross-border claims.

Les références

‘The set is a strong set of very approachable, user friendly catastrophic defendant personal injury lawyers. They offer a wide variety of talent covering all matter of issues.’

‘Farrars Buildings is a good personal injury set, who have excellent strength and depth at all levels of experience.’

‘The clerks are friendly and approachable always willing to help solve a problem very friendly they go above and beyond.’

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Gatehouse Chambers

The ‘talented barristers‘ at Gatehouse Chambers offer ‘an exceptional and fully rounded level of service‘. Jasmine Murphy has particular specialist knowledge regarding the Animals Act 1971, specifically equine law. Charles Bagot KC has niche expertise in secondary victim claims, and is experienced in cross-border personal injury claims. The set also has strength in abuse claims, with Bagot KC leading Murphy this year acting for the defendant’s insurers in XYZ v Euro Garages Limited (t/a Greggs), concerning repeated sexual assault in the workplace of a vulnerable young employee, including consequent psychiatric injury. Colm Nugent is also a notable name in the set.

Les références

‘Gatehouse Chambers are small enough to be approachable and flexible, and large enough to offer an exceptional and fully rounded level of service.’

‘A number of talented barristers.’

‘The clerks are always helpful and will go the extra mile to assist.’

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Tier 5 sets

39 Essex Chambers

‘Go-to set’ 39 Essex Chambers‘ civil liability team is managed by Jamie Tucker, who moved from 12 King’s Bench Walk in April 2023. It has notable growing sports injury expertise, with Derek O’Sullivan KC representing the Welsh Rugby Union in Hughes & 168 Others v World Rugby, Welsh Rugby Union and Rugby Football Union – claims brought by former professional rugby players for alleged cumulative brain damage over their careers. Nicola Greaney KC took silk in the 2023 round, this year acting for the Mayor and Transport for London in the case of Kissi-Debrah v Department for Environment & ors, a claim brought in the wake of a high-profile inquest which found that air pollution more than materially contributed to her death due to a fatal asthma attack. Sadie Crapper, who specialises in cases in which fraud is alleged, is a noteworthy set member.

Les références

‘Harry Airth is brilliant and always eager to help.’

’39 Essex is a go-to set for injury work with some excellent advocates at the top of their game.’

‘A helpful and efficient set of Chambers, with helpful clerks and a range of excellent counsel.’

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