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Personal Injury

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12 King's Bench Walk
2 Temple Gardens
39 Essex Chambers
Crown Office Chambers
Deka Chambers
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7BR
Devereux
Outer Temple Chambers
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Gatehouse Chambers
Old Square Chambers
Temple Garden Chambers
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1 Crown Office Row
3 Hare Court
Cloisters
Farrar's Building

Leading Silks

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William Audland KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A skilled and sharp advocate who is a go-to in cases of the utmost complexity.’
Charles Bagot KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Charles’ advocacy, as with all his work, is thoroughly and meticulously prepared.'
Neil Block KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘An excellent advocate, always well prepared and respected by judges and colleagues alike.’
Benjamin Browne KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘He is able to identify the kernel of the case and work outwards to present it in a totally compelling way.’
Simon Browne KC - 12 King's Bench Walk
Charles Dougherty KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Charles' unrivalled knowledge of jurisdiction and conflicts of law make him the obvious choice for personal injury claims with a cross-border element.'
Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘She is innovative, exceptionally bright and able to find solutions in the most complex of cases.’
Stephen Killalea KC –Devereux ‘A fearless advocate.'
William Latimer-Sayer KC –Cloisters ‘William is an extremely personable silk.'
Jacob Levy KC – Deka Chambers ‘Jacob is an excellent personal injury barrister. He provides an fantastic level of service to both clients and instructing solicitors.’
Simeon Maskrey KC –7BR ‘Simeon is a heavyweight barrister. He has a very keen eye and is tactically gifted.’
Gerard McDermott KC  –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Gerard is an absolute leader in his field. Any case is safe in his hands and he will steer it to a successful conclusion no matter how many issues arise along the way.’
David Platt KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘David's understanding of the factual and legal issues is excellent. His tactical approach is first class.’
Michael Rawlinson KC    –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He always seems to be two steps ahead of his opponents.’
Steven Snowden KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk  ‘Steven's ability to simplify the most complex work is a real asset.’
Robert Weir KC –Devereux ‘Probably the best all-round personal injury silk.’
Stephen Worthington KC –12 King’s Bench Walk
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Matthew Chapman KC – Deka Chambers ‘Matt provides very clear and thorough advice, with great attention to detail. He is very approachable and excellent with clients.'
Ben Collins KC – Old Square Chambers ‘He is quick to get the measure of a case, cuts through to what is important, has excellent judgement and leads the team with assurance and a personal touch.'
Charlie Cory-Wright KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘ A very experienced KC who works very well as part of a team.'
James Counsell KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is an undoubted leader in his field. He has a superb eye for detail and handles experts with ease in consultation.’
Sarah Crowther KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Sarah has a confident style which reassures clients at the outset. Detailed and robust advice is her forte.’
Andrew Davis KC – Crown Office Chambers ‘Andrew is a titan of the catastrophic injury claims world in every sense. He tackles every claim with the same level of tenacity and attention to detail.'
Robert Glancy KC –Devereux ‘He has a natural ability to put clients at ease.’
Nina Goolamali KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Nina is an absolute leader in the field for serious personal injury matters. She provides excellent leadership for any team, and inspires great confidence.'
Michael Kent KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Michael's unassuming style and character compliments a complete mastery of the law.’
Marie Louise Kinsler KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘She is brilliant - her advice is clear and authoritative.’  
Stuart McKechnie KC – Deka Chambers ‘Stuart is wonderful to work with. He is fully committed to each case he takes on and is extremely responsive when his input is required.'
Dominic Nolan KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘Dominic combines steely resolve with unfailing courtesy and attention to detail to obtain results which always exceed expectations.’
Derek O’Sullivan KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Derek combines razor-sharp legal intellect with a calm authority that inspires confidence in clients.'
Julian Picton KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘A leader in the field.  Knowledgeable, charismatic and a delight to work with.  An exceptional advocate.'
Susan Rodway KC –39 Essex Chambers 'She is a real fighter.’
Paul Rose KC – Old Square Chambers
Paul Russell KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Paul adopts a very forensic approach and is able to distil the relevant issues for clients very quickly.  He is tenacious with opponents, and always fights the critical issues.'
Harry Steinberg KC  – Outer Temple Chambers 'He has an authoritative courtroom presence and sharp intellect. He combines rigorous preparation with a strategic mindset, ensuring that every argument is tightly focused and persuasive.'
Howard Stevens KC –3 Hare Court ‘Howard is an absolute pleasure to work with and has all the qualities you want in a KC. He is a legal powerhouse.'
Andrew Warnock KC – Deka Chambers ‘Andrew is charming to work with, and also incredibly efficient and reliable.’
Henry Witcomb KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Henry has an incredible agility of mind and the ability to absorb huge amounts of information.'
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Dominic Adamson KC – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Dominic is extremely bright and capable. He provides clear, concise and accurate advice.’
Alexander Antelme KC –Crown Office Chambers
James Arney KC – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Good eye for detail and great on quantum.'
Edward Bishop KC – Deka Chambers ‘He is a very skilled negotiator who is excellent at putting clients at ease.’
Patrick Blakesley KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He is intelligent, astute, and efficient.’
Richard Booth KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard is very calm and extremely familiar with all aspects of sports and personal injury law.'
Katherine Deal KC –3 Hare Court ‘She gets to the crux of any case at lightning speed.'
Marcus Dignum KC– 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Marcus is at the top of his game. He is a pragmatic and insightful individual.’
Niazi Fetto KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Niazi is a superb advocate and a consummate performer.'
Steven Ford KC – 7BR
Emily Formby KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Emily’s intellectual yet user friendly approach always impresses.'
Robert Kellar KC –1 Crown Office Row 'A complete advocate, with much flair and clarity of expression. Makes the difficult seem simple.'
Christopher Kennedy KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He gets to the heart of the case with ease.'
Giles Mooney KC – Deka Chambers ‘Giles has a wealth of experience. He exudes confidence, not shying away from difficult cases, and sees hidden merits which others may miss and will fight hard for his corner.’
Henry Pitchers KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Henry is charismatic, thorough and very confident. He takes a very clear and methodical approach and has a very reassuring manner when speaking with clients.’
Sarah Prager KC – Deka Chambers ‘She is brilliant at identifying the single point to get the judge’s interest.'
John Ross KC – Deka Chambers ‘John has a formidable intellect. He inspires huge confidence in clients, with whom he is able to create great rapport.’
Nathan Tavares KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Nathan is always immaculately prepared, misses nothing and always puts his client at the forefront.'
James Todd KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Calm, measured, sensible and approachable. A very good advocate who has a nice manner with judges and witnesses.'
David Tyack KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Adam Weitzman KC –7BR ‘Adam is a go to silk. He commands respect from his peers. He is not afraid to take on difficult and complex cases.'
Christopher Wilson-Smith KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘A silk who has great command of the court.’
Eliot Woolf KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Eliot is a superstar. His legal knowledge is outstanding, his preparation and knowledge of detail exemplary, and his ability to connect with clients is superb.’
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Judith Ayling KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Judith is exceptionally clever. She puts her instructing solicitors immediately at ease.’
Rehana Azib KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Rehana is robust and effective in her advocacy style and personable and collaborative in negotiations, which is a good combination.’
Richard Baker KC– 7BR ‘Richard is unrivalled when it comes to trial experience. He works hard to achieve fantastic results.’
Joel Donovan KC –Cloisters 
William Featherby KC –12 King’s Bench Walk
John Foy KC – Deka Chambers
Nicola Greaney KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘An excellent advocate who is clear, polished and unflappable.'
Jonathan Hand KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Jonathan is very calm and measured, especially in high pressure situations.'
Andrew Hogarth KC –12 King’s Bench Walk
Laura Johnson KC – Deka Chambers ‘Laura is at the top of her game. Her attention to detail is outstanding.’
William Norris KC –39 Essex Chambers
Howard Palmer KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘An eloquent advocate.'
Matthew Phillips KC – Outer Temple Chambers
Prashant Popat KC – Henderson Chambers ‘He provides calm, practical and sensible guidance.’  
Martin Porter KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Martin is a tenacious advocate and fearless in court.'
Andrew Roy KC –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is analytical, precise, and always very well prepared.’
Patrick Vincent KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk 'He has great judgement and is a fantastic but sensible negotiator.'
Christopher Wilson-Smith KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Christopher is a titan of the Bar. His experience gives his team the edge in strategic matters and his general approach and gravitas ensure great results.'
Angus Withington KC –Henderson Chambers ‘Angus is approachable, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable.’
Charles Woodhouse KC – Old Square Chambers
Lucy Wyles KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Lucy is an outstanding barrister with acute attention to detail. She is remarkably astute.’

2024 Silks

Edward Lamb KC – Deka Chambers ‘He understands the complexity of mental capacity issues in the context of injury litigation better than anyone else.’
Paul Stagg KC – Deka Chambers
Colin Thomann KC –39 Essex Chambers

2025 Silks

Ben Bradley KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Ben has a great manner with clients and experts alike. His cheerful demeanour makes working with him a pleasure.’
John-Paul Swoboda KC  –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is a highly skilled advocate, well prepared, thorough, tenacious and works effectively under pressure.’
Emma Zeb KC  – Gatehouse Chambers 'She is a real leader in her field.'

Personal Injury - Leading Juniors

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Laura Begley – Deka Chambers ‘Laura is excellent at marshalling her brief. She provides clear, well thought out advice.’
James Bell –Temple Garden Chambers ‘James is very good at explaining complex issues to lay clients.’
Christian Du Cann –39 Essex Chambers ‘Christian is an extremely experienced and skilled barrister. He has great compassion for his clients.'
Henry Charles –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Henry is an extremely intelligent and experienced barrister.'
Bernard Doherty –39 Essex Chambers ‘He is utterly brilliant. An unflappable junior who brings a sense of calmness in even the most testing situations.’
Lee Evans –Farrar’s Building ‘Lee is a persuasive and compelling advocate with a deceptively relaxed style, which proves very effective.’
Shaun Ferris –Crown Office Chambers ‘Shaun is a very skilled negotiator and advocate. He has the ability to get straight to the important factors of any highly complex case and he gives excellent, pragmatic advice.’  
Jeremy Ford – Deka Chambers ‘Jeremy is excellent with clients and makes them feel at ease.'
Catherine Foster –Crown Office Chambers ‘She has a great eye for detail and a fantastic grip on the evidence. A go to junior.’
Marcus Grant –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Marcus gives his all to each case. He shows a forensic mastery of the details of the medical aspects of the case.’
Roger Harris –2 Temple Gardens ‘Roger is an excellent cross-examiner.’
Paul Higgins – Crown Office Chambers ‘Very eloquent in court, puts forward extremely persuasive and powerful arguments, and thinks swiftly on his feet.’
Katherine Howells – Old Square Chambers ‘Katherine is meticulous and forensic in her approach to expert evidence.'
Patrick Kerr  – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Patrick is very passionate in his representation of claimants. He will try and find solutions in tricky cases to achieve success for them.’
Daniel Lawson –Cloisters
Justin Levinson –1 Crown Office Row ‘He is a joy to work with, practical in his advice and a force to be reckoned with on his feet in court.’
Nigel Lewers –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Nigel is always well organised and thoroughly prepared. He offers pragmatic and commercial advice that is appreciated by insurers.’
Niall Maclean –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is ferociously hard-working, excellent with clients and outstanding in court.’
Julian Matthews –7BR
Philip Mead – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Philip is wise and experienced. His style is unflappable and always full of good humour.’
Christopher Russell –2 Temple Gardens ‘He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a highly analytical mind.’
David Sanderson –12 King’s Bench Walk 
Gemma Scott –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Gemma has excellent knowledge of brain injury cases. She is very easy to talk to and grasps the issues very quickly.'
Bruce Silvester – Deka Chambers ‘Bruce possesses a deep understanding of personal injury law and easily navigates intricate medical and legal details.’
Daniel Tobin –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He has a brilliant handle on client care and clients instantly warm to him.'
A. John Williams  – Crown Office Chambers 'John's advocacy style is exemplary. His calm demeanour and delivery combined with meticulous preparation are highly regarded by the judiciary.'
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Aliyah Akram  – Outer Temple Chambers ‘An extremely bright junior with a sharp legal mind.’
Michael Brace – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Very precise and quick to deal with all matters. He has a robust approach.’
Simon Brindle – Deka Chambers
Jonathan Butters –Devereux 
Sadie Crapper –39 Essex Chambers ‘Sadie is a fierce advocate and negotiator. She is always meticulously prepared for conferences, settlement meetings and hearings.'
Romilly Cummerson –39 Essex Chambers ‘Romilly is wonderful with clients and they really trust her. She articulates her advice like few others.’
Ian Denham –Outer Temple Chambers ‘A highly experienced and capable barrister.’
Jim Duffy –1 Crown Office Row ‘Jim gives very pragmatic and realistic advice. He is very responsive which is extremely helpful when running complex matters.'
Peter Edwards –Devereux
Stephen Glynn – Deka Chambers ‘Stephen is very analytical. He understands the complex issues in play and is not afraid to make big calls to ensure the best service is provided to the client.'
Richard Gregory –42BR Barristers ‘He is very detailed and considered in his advice. His paperwork is excellent.'
Hugh Hamill –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Hugh has an excellent ability to think quickly and anticipate a judge’s approach to a case.’
Peter Houghton  – Crown Office Chambers ‘Peter is robust on his feet and a persuasive advocate.’
Harry Lambert – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Harry is a very bright junior.'
James Laughland –Temple Garden Chambers
Alexander Macpherson –Crown Office Chambers ‘A consummate professional and a strong negotiator.'
Scott Matthewson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A heavyweight junior. His advocacy skills are second to none.’
Meghann McTague –2 Temple Gardens ‘Meghann is an exceptionally clear and strategic thinker. Her written advocacy is precise and persuasive.'
Colin Mendoza –Devereux 'Colin is unflappable and pays great attention to detail.'
Colm Nugent –Gatehouse Chambers 'Colm is hugely experienced and extremely tactical.  He also has a great rapport with clients.'
Lionel Stride –Temple Garden Chambers ‘An excellent barrister with fantastic analytical skills.’
James Sullivan –12 King’s Bench Walk
Harry Trusted – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Harry’s advocacy is clear and focused.’
Christopher Walker –Devereux ‘Excellent on his feet and clients appreciate his open approach.’
David White –12 King’s Bench Walk 'He can handle whatever is thrown at him. A real first class performer.'
Richard Wilkinson –Temple Garden Chambers ‘His instincts are excellent.’
Gemma Witherington – Crown Office Chambers ‘Gemma is an excellent barrister.  She is extremely knowledgeable and provides very clear and concise advice.'
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Helen Bell – 2 Temple Gardens 'An excellent tactician, with great judgement on strategies required to get the best for the client.'
Ivan Bowley – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is vastly experienced and cuts through the most technical cases, proving sound, clear advice.'
Geoffrey Brown –39 Essex Chambers ‘Geoffrey is diligent, and has a serene manner.'
Tamar Burton – Cloisters ‘Very bright and tenacious. She’s a real star.’
James Candlin – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is very experienced, measured and sensible. He knows which cases to fight and which to settle.'
Daniel Clarke –Outer Temple Chambers
Jamie Clarke –Crown Office Chambers ‘He has an excellent knowledge of complex disease litigation.'
Stephen Cottrell –Devereux ‘A ferociously tenacious barrister who fights to the end to get the best result he can for his clients.’
Adam Dawson – Deka Chambers ‘He is a great communicator.'
Quintin Fraser –39 Essex Chambers ‘Good on the detail and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and be completely on top of the papers.’
Peter Freeman –Temple Garden Chambers ‘He is always fully prepared and is a very talented advocate.’
Angela Frost – 12 King’s Bench Walk 'She is a great negotiator.'
Richard Furniss –42BR Barristers ‘Richard is a very bright and able barrister. He has great insight into how a claim will look before a judge and as a result provides consistently clear, practical and realistic advice.'
Perrin Gibbons – Deka Chambers ‘Perrin is a confident, decisive barrister who stands out for the clarity and conviction of her advice.'
Bruno Gil – Old Square Chambers ‘Bruno is meticulous in his preparation, and he is able to explain complex legal matters and medical evidence to clients in a clear and uncomplicated manner.’
John Greenbourne –Crown Office Chambers ‘Amazing attention to detail that ensures that at every stage the claim is fully prepared. Extremely approachable and helpful.'
Anna Hughes –2 Temple Gardens ‘Anna is brilliant: intelligent and personable, and a real firebrand in the courtroom.’
Robert Hunter –Devereux ‘A very detailed and methodical barrister who can deal with the most complex of cases and issues.’
Henry Morton Jack –2 Temple Gardens ‘He is a brilliant barrister on his feet.’
Anastasia Karseras –2 Temple Gardens ‘Anastasia excels at delving into the intricacies of a case and clarifying the key issues, but her true strength shines during cross-examination at trial.'
Joel Kendall – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is able to quickly assimilate and distill all the key issues in a case and provide clear,comprehensive and robust advice. His drafting skills are first rate and he is an excellent advocate.'
Paul Kilcoyne –Temple Garden Chambers
Simon King –7BR
Alistair Mackenzie – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Alistair stands out for his depth of technical knowledge in cross border claims.'
Andrew McLaughlin – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Andrew is talented, extremely detailed and tactically astute.'
Timothy Meakin –7BR ‘Tim is genuinely mesmerizing. He sees straight through to the nub of the issue, then wraps that insight in a cloak of persuasive charm.'
John Meredith-Hardy –Farrar’s Building ‘The level of detail he goes to is unsurpassed.’
Scarlett Milligan – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Scarlett is an all round fantastic advocate and person who brings exceptional advice to the table.’
Iain O’Donnell – 1 Crown Office Row ‘He is a very talented negotiator and advocate.’
Catherine Peck – 12 King’s Bench Walk  ‘She is very impressive. She is very personable and very smart.’
Jeremy Pendlebury –7BR
Patrick Sadd –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Patrick is fantastic with lay clients and experts and is able to tease out complex medical issues and find a way through even the most challenging cases.'
Adam Samuel – Old Square Chambers ‘Adam has a very sharp intellect and is brilliant with clients. He grasps the issues quickly and put the opposition on the back foot.'
Hannah Saxena  - 1 Crown Office Row‘Hannah is tough but fair and has a straightforward, open style which judges enjoy. She is a strong advocate.’
Shahram Sharghy  – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Shahram has an excellent client manner, and often puts people at ease immediately. His advice is succinct and he gets to the issue at hand quickly.’
Andrew Spencer – Deka Chambers ‘Andrew has an incredible attention to detail and analytical ability.’
Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘He is exceptionally good with clients, being sensitive to their needs and circumstances. He is an excellent advocate.’
Kiril Waite –7BR ‘A very able advocate and skilled negotiator.'
Thomas Westwell – Devereux 'He is incredibly quick on his feet and is an outstanding advocate. He is intelligent, astute and can assimilate a huge amount of information and process it for lay clients in a calm manner which leaves them feeling very reassured.'
Andrew Wille –Farrar’s Building ‘An intelligent and thoughtful barrister who always gets to grips with a case swiftly and has a charming manner.’
Thea Wilson – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Thea is able to absorb vast amounts of complex evidence and forensically pick out the key points. Clients respect her judgement.’
Andrew Young –3 Hare Court 
Will Young –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Will is diligent, thorough and well prepared.  He has a great eye for detail alongside considering the bigger picture.'
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James Aldridge –Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is a dream to work with.  He is focused and committed to every client, making them feel immediately confident in his abilities.’
Andrew Arentsen –Farrar’s Building ‘Andrew is quick and thorough; clear and concise in conference; and excellent on his feet.’
Lorna Badham – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Lorna is extremely personable and has an easy rapport with clients. She is someone who is prepared to take a risk.'
Tom Bourne-Arton –Farrar’s Building ‘Tom is sharp and astute. He is highly approachable and his attention to detail is second to none.’
Rachit Buch – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Rachit's client care skills are commendable, ensuring that clients feel informed and supported throughout the process. His thorough approach and extensive legal knowledge makes him a highly trusted and respected figure in the field of asbestos disease claims.'
James Byrne – Deka Chambers ‘A junior who demonstrates willingness to take on difficult cases.’
Craig Carr –7BR ‘Craig is excellent both in advice and in conference. He is also very good at negotiating claims to settlement and has a calm but very reassuring approach.'
Richard Cartwright –Devereux
Benjamin Casey – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Ben is an impressive advocate.’
Suzanne Chalmers –Crown Office Chambers ‘She is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Her eye for detail is impressive.'
William Chapman  – 7BR ‘William is a hugely helpful junior.’
Camilla Church –39 Essex Chambers ‘A bright and robust barrister.’
Laura Collignon –Thomas More Chambers ‘Laura is very thorough, and incredibly detailed in her factual analysis of cases.'
Thomas Collins – Deka Chambers 'He is extremely well prepared and very empathetic.'
Emma Corkill – 39 Essex Chambers
Jeremy Crowther – Deka Chambers ‘Jeremy has excellent client care skills. His advocacy is exceptional, prepared with diligence and delivered in a clear and methodical manner.’
Robert Cumming –2 Temple Gardens
Brian Cummins – Old Square Chambers ‘He is exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of personal injury, and has an excellent bedside manner with clients.'
Robert Dickason  – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Rob is a towering figure at the personal injury Bar. If you have Rob acting for you, you are very lucky indeed.’
Lisa Dobie – Deka Chambers
Conor Dufficy  – 7BR ‘Conor is a strong advocate. Very thorough and good with clients. Excellent technical knowledge and very personable.’
Christopher Edwards – Old Square Chambers ‘He is tactically astute and really good with clients.’
Laura Elfield – Deka Chambers ‘She is great with clients.’
Paul Erdunast – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Paul demonstrates great attention to detail.’
Emma-Louise Fenelon – 1 Crown Office Row 'She works tirelessly on behalf of her client and is the consummate professional. She combines a fierce intelligence with a tactical and strategic awareness well beyond her years as well as a genuine empathy which both solicitors and lay clients appreciate enormously.'
Alexander Glassbrook  – Temple Garden Chambers
David Green – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘David is adept at getting to the heart of the issues involved in a case. He provides clear, concise and practical advice.'
David Haines – Outer Temple Chambers ‘David has very detailed legal knowledge and is a safe pair of hands.’
Jack Harding – Deka Chambers ‘He's as sharp as a tack.’
James Hawkins – 3 Hare Court ‘James has exceptional attention to detail. His wealth of knowledge ensures he is able to distil the legal issues and provide clear and comprehensive advice.’
Joshua Hedgman –Farrar’s Building ‘Joshua always goes above and beyond.’
Roger Hiorns – Deka Chambers 'A junior barrister with great experience in the personal injury arena.'
Isaac Hogarth –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Very thorough, and his knowledge of the legislation is excellent.'
Rory Holmes – Crown Office Chambers ‘Rory is good at seeing the bigger picture in cases.'
Abigail Holt – Garden Court Chambers ‘An outstanding barrister who combines intellectual rigour with practical insight, bringing clarity and precision to any case.’
Robert Horner – Deka Chambers 'He is fierce and meticulous, and great at navigating difficult liability cases.’
Edward Hutchin – Temple Garden Chambers
Vaughan Jacob – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Vaughan is an outstanding barrister. He goes the extra mile to provide his advice in a prompt fashion which is clear, straightforward  and practical.'
Anthony Johnson – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Anthony's analytical grasp of the facts puts clients at ease.'
Samantha Jones –39 Essex Chambers ‘Sam's written advice is always clear and to-the-point. Her advocacy is elegant.'
Caroline Lody – 7BR ‘Caroline's attention to detail is very good.’
Mark Lomas – 3PB ‘He is exceptionally thorough and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of personal injury law.’  
Andrew Lyons  – 12 King's Bench Walk
Jack Macaulay –Crown Office Chambers ‘Jack is very personable and has a keen eye for detail.’
Paul McGrath – Temple Garden Chambers
Andrew Morse – Farrar’s Building ‘He is very good with anxious and nervous clients.’
Jasmine Murphy –Gatehouse Chambers ‘She demonstrates detailed, forensic analysis of evidence, which is then clearly explained.’
Francesca O’Neill – Deka Chambers
Johnathan Payne – Deka Chambers ‘Johnathan is extraordinarily user friendly.’
Angus Piper – Deka Chambers 
Helen Pooley – Deka Chambers ‘Helen is a highly intelligent and empathetic advocate. She has excellent communication skills with vulnerable clients.'
Esther Pounder  – Deka Chambers ‘Esther is thorough with her advice.’
Frederick Powell – Doughty Street Chambers ‘He is fiercely smart and thoughtful, and cares about his clients.’
James Pretsell –Farrar’s Building ‘He is clearly bright, a good advocate, gets to grips with the main issues in a case quickly and has a very calm manner.'
Angela Rainey –39 Essex Chambers 
Charlotte Reynolds – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charlotte is first-class. She handles difficult conversations with clients with ease.'
Hugh Rimmer – Deka Chambers ‘Very easy going and client friendly.'
David Rivers – Old Square Chambers ‘David is excellent at negotiating, and is alert to the crucial elements of the case.'
Nina Ross –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A direct and experienced junior.'
Oliver Rudd – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is commercially sensible and provides well-structured arguments.'
Liam Ryan –7BR ‘Liam is an expert in advising on psychiatric injury claims caused by occupational stress. He will take on the most challenging of cases.’
Dan Saxby –3 Hare Court  ‘He is a simply superb advocate and tactician.'
Tim Sharpe – Temple Garden Chambers ‘He builds rapport to ensure effective and comfortable communication.’
Harry Sheehan – Devereux Chambers 'Harry is reliable, responsive and thorough in his work, which is always of good quality. He is a good communicator and liked by clients.'
Charlie Sparling – Old Square Chambers ‘Charlie is clever and charming. He is extremely astute and tactical.'
Olinga Tahzib –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Thorough, meticulous, efficient, very accommodating and sensitive to vulnerable clients.'
Gurion Taussig – Deka Chambers ‘A tenacious advocate who scrutinises the evidence. He can hold his own against silks.’
Holly Tibbitts – Deka Chambers ‘Holly has great attention to detail and good negotiation skills.’
Charley Turton – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charley is a clear and confident advocate. She is brilliant.'
Adam Walker –7BR 'Adam is superb for high value and complex injury cases. He has an incredible eye for detail.'
James Weston –7BR ‘An exceptional barrister.’
Nadia Whittaker – Crown Office Chambers ‘Nadia is amazing. Her advocacy and negotiation skills are excellent.’
Asela Wijeyaratne – 3 Hare Court ‘Asela can tackle legally complex matters to advise clients in a warm and engaging manner.’
Amelia Williams – 1 Crown Office Row 
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Lois Aldred – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Lois' advocacy is exceptional. Her preparation is extremely thorough.'
Max Archer – XXIV Old Buildings
Katie Ayres – Crown Office Chambers 
Thomas Banks –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘In court he is captivating and makes his arguments clear and convincingly.’
Sophie Beesley – Old Square Chambers ‘Sophie provides practical advice which progresses matters. She has excellent client care skills.’
Andrew Bershadski –2 Temple Gardens ‘Andrew is an exceptionally gifted barrister.’
Nick Blake – Farrar’s Building ‘He builds excellent rapport with clients. His work is always timely, considered and detailed.’
Kate Boakes – Matrix Chambers ‘Kate is a stand-out litigator. She is very pleasant and clients warm to her.’
Stuart Brady – Farrar’s Building ‘Approachable, responsive and helpful.'
John Brown – Farrar’s Building ‘John's knowledge and confidence before the court, clients and witnesses serves to get results.’
Andrew Buchan – Cloisters
Ian Clarke  – Deka Chambers 'He is efficient and reliable.'
Howard Cohen – Farrar’s Building ‘Howard always provides cogent advice.’
Carwyn Cox  – Farrar’s Building ‘Carwyn very quickly identifies the key issues in a matter and readily assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s position.  His drafting is clear, detailed and persuasive.’
Thomas Crockett –Hailsham Chambers ‘A well prepared and thorough advocate.'
Charles Curtis –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Charles thinks quickly on his feet and is very persuasive when putting arguments to a judge.’
George Davies – 42BR Barristers
Huw Davies  – Farrar’s Building ‘Very good on his feet. Very eloquent and persuasive.’
Ella Davis – Deka Chambers
William Dean – Deka Chambers 
Tom Fairclough  – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Tom is very knowledgeable. He has great attention to detail and explains complex concepts clearly.'
Laura Giachardi  – 42BR Barristers ‘Laura is an exceptional barrister. Her cross-examination skills are wonderful.'
Jack Harris – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Jack is a very thorough and thoughtful advocate who always brings common sense and good judgement to any case.'
Rosanna Hellebronth  – Crown Office Chambers ‘A tenacious and persuasive advocate, who leave no stone unturned.'
Emma-Jane Hobbs – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Emma-Jane is a strong advocate, and she is great at developing client rapport.'
Jack Holborn –39 Essex Chambers ‘Jack is a dedicated, hard-working advocate. He is able to read the judges and court well and tailors his submissions appropriately.’
Simon Hughes –Farrar’s Building 
Christopher Johnson – Doughty Street Chambers
Cyrus Katrak – Deka Chambers
Arun Katyar –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Arun is a star. His commerciality and approachability make him stand out.’
Christopher Kemp –Outer Temple Chambers
Kara Loraine – Old Square Chambers
Chesca Lord – Cloisters ‘Chesca has a huge grasp of quantum. She’s very bright and always well prepared.’
Frederick Lyon  – Farrar’s Building ‘He is a very effective advocate, calm under pressure and incisive in his questioning.’
Michelle Marnham –3PB ‘She is an excellent communicator, as well as pragmatic and sympathetic with clients.’
Alison McCormick – Outer Temple Chambers
Gaurang Naik – Deka Chambers ‘Gaurang has great experience in personal injury law. He is dedicated, decisive and knowledgeable, with a warm and reassuring style.’
Daniel Neill – Old Square Chambers 'Daniel provides robust and pragmatic advice on complex procedural issues.'
Linda Nelson – Deka Chambers ‘Linda is a highly diligent and thoughtful barrister, with a particular strength in navigating complex medical issues.’
Simon O’Dwyer – Crown Office Chambers ‘Simon is a reliable and thoughtful barrister. He approaches each matter with care and precision.’
Helen Pagett  – Crown Office Chambers 
Andrew Peebles –Farrar’s Building 
James Pickering – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘James has meticulous attention to detail, which shines through in his written advocacy.’
James Plant  – Farrar’s Building ‘James is extremely knowledgeable, quick thinking on his feet, personable and friendly.’
John Platts-Mills  – Devereux 'John is excellent on his feet, and adapts to the situation, the court and the client.'
James Purnell –Henderson Chambers ‘James is a very experienced advocate and a safe pair of hands for complex personal injury claims.'
Edward Ramsay – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘A very intelligent and client-friendly junior.’
Michael Rapp –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Michael is an excellent tactician. He is personable and sensitive to the varying needs of clients.'
Charles Robertshaw - 12 King's Bench Walk 'Charles is very user-friendly. He works in a very collaborative manner, and it feels like a team effort.'
David Roderick – Farrar’s Building  ‘A robust advocate with a keen appreciation of what clients require.'
Benedict Rodgers – Deka Chambers
Jake Rowley – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Jake is a strong advocate with the ability to make witnesses feel comfortable.’
Dominic Ruck Keene – 1 Crown Office Row ‘A fantastic trial advocate.'
John Schmitt – Deka Chambers ‘John is a tenacious junior.’
Henry Slack –Gatehouse Chambers
Dominique Smith – Deka Chambers ‘Dominique formulates her arguments concisely and delivers them powerfully, but with that measure of restraint that means she never presents as antagonistic.’
Michael Standing – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Michael is forthright and responsive.’
Anna Symington –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Anna is excellent.'
Simon Trigger – Deka Chambers ‘Simon is very easy to deal with and technically brilliant. He is truly excellent.’
Spencer Turner – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Spencer is very good with clients, and he is very calm and approachable.’
Victoria Webb – Old Square Chambers ‘Victoria gives practical, clear advice and fights hard in court.’
Richard Wheeler  – 3PB ‘Richard has a keen eye for detail and a good strategic approach.’
David R White – Temple Garden Chambers ‘He is very analytical and sees the bigger issues straight away.’
John William McDonald  – 2 Temple Gardens
Helen Wolstenholme – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Helen is a measured and thoughtful advocate. She has exquisite command of detail.’
Thomas Wood – 42BR Barristers ‘A reliable junior who provides easy to understand advice for the claimant.’

Personal Injury - Rising Stars

Thomas Beamont – 1 Crown Office Row ‘He is incredibly balanced in his views. A very impressive junior.'
Darragh Coffey – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Darragh is a fierce negotiator.’
Carin Hunt – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Carin leaves no stone unturned. She is fearless.'
Anirudh Mandagere – Deka Chambers ‘Always comes well prepared to the fight.'
Paige Mason-Thom –2 Temple Gardens ‘Paige is extremely responsive and very easy to work with.'
Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Cressida is always exceptionally well prepared. She is excellent with clients and a great tactician. A future star at the Bar.’
Benjamin Phelps – 2 Temple Gardens ‘He understands the issues and gives concise and understandable opinions.’
Henk Soede – Crown Office Chambers 'A junior who is able to deal with the complex of instructions, leaving no stone unturned.'
Eloise Turnnidge  – 3PB  ‘Eloise is friendly and approachable, and she deals with clients in a manner that makes them feel at ease. Her advice is invaluable.’
Helen Waller – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Helen is extremely intelligent and has a brilliant eye for detail. She is always thoroughly prepared and quickly gets to grips with the issues in the case.’
Thomas Yarrow  – Deka Chambers ‘Very sharp, with fantastic attention to detail.’

Personal injury in London Bar

Crown Office Chambers


'A tier one set for catastrophic personal injury claims', Crown Office Chambers also garners praise for its 'unparalleled strength in depth in the field of occupational disease'. The team is equally adept at handling psychiatric injuries and secondary victim claims. David Platt KC has 'a formidable brain, and is probably the foremost defendant counsel on asbestos disease claims in the UK'. Alexander Antelme KC continues to act on personal injury claims pertaining to the Grenfell Tower fire. Gemma Witherington is 'an exceptional advocate, quick on her feet and strongly persuasive', with a solid track record in advising on catastrophic injuries and sexual abuse claims.

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‚Mark Waterson is excellent.‘

‚Sam Barrett and Greg Frewin are magicians at creating barrister availability to ensure compliance with court timetables.‘

‚Greg Frewin cannot be faulted. He is responsive and friendly.‘





7BR


7BR is lauded for being ‘a true personal injury powerhouse‘. Members of the team often act in high-value, complex claims, often pertaining to liability issues and psychiatric injuries. Simeon Maskrey KC has an excellent reputation for representing defendants and claimants in maximum severity personal injury claims. Adam Weitzman KC‘s ‘cross-examination skills are exemplary‘. Among the juniors, Kiril Waite successfully represented former six-time British Superbike champion Shane Byrne in a claim against the ACU and Motorsport Vision, after Byrne was severely injured following a collision with a safety barrier, not protected by an air fence, after falling from his motorbike while testing at Snetterton. The court found that the defendants were negligent in their inspection of the barrier and selection of protective devices.

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‚Albie Barton is quick, efficient, personable and always willing to go the extra mile.‘

‚Excellent service from all the civil clerks led by Albie Barton.‘

‚The clerks are a fantastic team.‘





Devereux


The personal injury offering at Devereux holds broad expertise in catastrophic injury matters, and the chambers has an excellent reputation as 'a very strong claimant personal injury set at KC and junior level'. Among the silks, Robert Weir KC continues to handle a steady workflow of appellate level disputes, as well as advising on high-value brain and spinal cord injury claims. At the junior end of chambers, Christopher Walker is active in complex litigation arising from spinal injury and amputation claims.

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‚Cyrus Biggs is an absolute star.‘

‚Chris Downes is a brilliant clerk, extremely helpful and responsive.‘

‚The clerks at Devereux are excellent. Always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best service.‘





Outer Temple Chambers


Outer Temple Chambers' personal injury offering 'has a huge amount of talent, both at senior and junior levels'. The team continues to advise on high-value, complex catastrophic injury claims, fatal accident matters and litigation involving psychiatric injuries. The set is also well known for its expertise in handling Animals Act cases. Sarah Crowther KC is very experienced in advising on large-scale, asbestos-related personal injury claims, and routinely represents claimants and defendants before the High Court. Ian Denham is 'a tenacious negotiator and a very talented counsel', with a solid track record in handling complex fatal accident claims. Recent developments at the set include Harry Lambert joining the team and Ben Bradley KC being appointed to silk in February and March 2025 respectively.

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‚Paul Barton is always available and able to work magic with diaries. A very smooth operator.‘

‚Paul Barton and Graham Woods are very efficient.‘

‚Graham Woods is superb.‘





Gatehouse Chambers


Highlighted for 'providing a complete service to all insurance sectors', Gatehouse Chambers' personal injury practitioners typically operate in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, brain, spinal and psychiatric injury claims, fatal accident claims and amputations. Charles Bagot KC is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on secondary victim claims. Colm Nugent has notable experience in acting for insurers in matters involving allegations of fraud. In a boost to chambers, Emma Zeb KC was appointed to silk in March 2025.

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‚Natasha Devlin-Clingham is approachable, very efficient, and incredibly helpful.‘

‚Natasha Devlin-Clingham is a real star.’

‚The service from the clerks is of high quality. They are easy to contact and quick to respond to queries.‘





Old Square Chambers


Highlighted as 'a very good chambers full of high quality personal injury practitioners', Old Square Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling complex litigation, with particular strength in catastrophic and psychiatric injuries and military claims. Ben Collins KC is 'persuasive, charming and fearless', and is sought after by claimants and defendants in personal injury cases. Among the juniors, Katherine Howells' workload includes cases pertaining to fatal injuries, accidents overseas and complex issues of quantum and liability, while Bruno Gil advises on employer's liability issues, spinal injury claims and military claims.

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‚William Meade is a super clerk with fantastic client care standards.‘

‚Will Meade is outstanding in his commercial awareness and customer service.‘

‚Olivia Moliterno and Will Meade are both very easy to work with.‘





Temple Garden Chambers


Temple Garden Chambers is home to an 'exemplary' team of 'very high quality personal injury barristers'. Dominic Adamson KC is 'a fantastic advocate' with an excellent track record in representing claimants and defendants in fatal accident and catastrophic injury claims. Military claims form a key pillar of the practice; Paul Kilcoyne is highly regarded for his niche focus on this area. The 'methodical' James Bell often acts for claimants in national and international matters pertaining to industrial disease, employer's liability, road traffic accident and public liability claims, to name a few.

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‚Keith Sharman is very helpful.‘

‚Nancy Rice has been exceptionally helpful and quick to respond – she is hugely knowledgeable.‘

‚The clerking service is second to none.‘





1 Crown Office Row


1 Crown Office Row garners praise as 'the leading chambers for claimant child abuse work' in the personal injury arena. Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC is 'a phenomenal barrister with a very sharp intellect and outstanding legal and medical knowledge'; she is very experienced in representing claimants in catastrophic injury cases, as well as multi-party actions arising from claims of sexual and physical abuse of adults and children. Justin Levinson is another key practitioner who handles compensation claims arising from sexual abuse in childhood.

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‚John McLaren is efficient and accommodating.‘

‚Andrew Tull is very good.‘

‚Very accommodating and supportive set of clerks.‘





12 King's Bench Walk


12 King’s Bench Walk is ‘a leading personal injury set‘, predominantly handling high-value catastrophic injury, fatal accident and sport injury claims. Additionally, the set garners praise as ‘a heavyweight in claimant asbestos disease work‘. The ‘formidable‘ William Audland KC is ‘at the absolute top of his game‘. Michael Rawlinson KC is highly regarded for his expertise in industrial disease claims. Turning to the juniors, Spencer Turner is well versed in advising on high-profile fatal accident claims, disputes concerning serious injuries in the military and professional sport areas, and asbestos claims. Recent developments at the set include John-Paul Swoboda KC taking silk in March 2025 and Simon Browne KC joining the team in April 2025.

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‚Oliver Parkhouse is a real star.‘

‚Oliver Parkhouse, Rob Palumbo, George Boggis and Isaac Ayliffe are outstanding.‘

‚Rob Palumbo is really on the ball and dependable. Knows his stuff.‘





2 Temple Gardens


2 Temple Gardens is 'well-respected in the personal injury world'. The team has a solid track record in handling high-value catastrophic injury cases and cross-border litigation. Benjamin Browne KC is active in complex birth and traumatic injury matters, and Roger Harris is advising the Football Association on a claim brought by former professional players concerning neurological injuries, allegedly as a result of concussion. Elsewhere in chambers, Paige Mason-Thom is sought after for her expertise in cases involving fatal injuries, often arising from road traffic accidents or accidents at work, as well as handling Animals Act proceedings.

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‚Lee Tyler is exceptional. He is diligent, commercial and extremely easy to get on with.‘

‚Lee Tyler knows the business and is absolutely on top of the work.‘

‚Leanne Taylor is very responsive.‘





3 Hare Court


3 Hare Court is ‘an excellent set in relation to travel claims and all injury claims relating to accidents abroad‘. Recent instructions for the personal injury team include Katherine Deal KC representing the claimant, a reality television personality, who was injured in a fall during filming a reality show in Argentina and subsequently brought a claim against a Californian television production company. The claim involves complex issues of validity under Californian law, as the client had signed a waiver in advance of filming, and Argentinian legal issues involving safety on set. In a separate matter, Andrew Young acted for a claimant who had suffered a serious head injury while on a package holiday in Austria, after she slipped on ice on a mountain path and slid down a glacier.

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‚Great clerking led by Toby Eales.‘

‚Frazer Gail-Sinclair is really engaging and helpful.‘

‚An excellent clerking team who are approachable and quick to respond.‘





39 Essex Chambers


39 Essex Chambers is 'a heavyweight personal injury set'. The team is active across a broad range of matters, including high-value brain and spinal injury claims, amputation, and complex liability disputes. Christian Du Cann is a key contact for catastrophic injury work, with a practice focused on serious claims involving disputed liability and quantum. Susan Rodway KC continues to act for claimants and defendants in claims arising from severe injuries, and Nina Goolamali KC is 'a fearsome negotiator' who regularly acts for insurers in maximum severity claims.

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‚Jamie Tucker, Joe Ralph, and Harry Airth are simply excellent.‘

‚Harry Airth is great; he is efficient, responsive, and always a pleasure to deal with. He brings a calm professionalism to every interaction and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure smooth communication and support. A real asset to 39 Essex Chambers.‘

‚Gemma Aldeen is a rising star.‘





Cloisters


Cloisters' team has 'strength and depth in complex personal injury claims'. William Latimer-Sayer KC is 'an excellent advocate who clearly guides the judge through the evidence in a precise and clear manner', and has a solid track record in advising on high-value, complex catastrophic injury claims. Chesca Lord is very experienced in advising on contested quantum claims, as well as handling personal injury matters arising from severe road traffic accidents. Tamar Burton 'makes the complexities of her role seem effortless'.

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‚Clerking is good and efficient.‘

‚Really responsive clerks.‘

‚A good clerking team who are always friendly and helpful.‘





Deka Chambers


Viewed as ‘an excellent set for personal injury with a number of outstanding practitioners at all levels‘, Deka Chambers advises on a wide range of high-profile cases pertaining catastrophic injuries, fatal accidents and psychiatric injuries. Members routinely act for claimants and defendants in both domestic and cross-border disputes. Matthew Chapman KC stands out as ‘the number one travel law silk to instruct on any complex, cross-border personal injury case; he gets to the crux of the case with ease and aplomb‘. Paul Stagg KC is regularly instructed in prominent cases concerning claims involving public authorities. The ‘fiercely bright‘ Laura Begley ‘acts like a KC and is a safe pair of hands on the papers and in court‘.

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‚Clark Chessis is always extremely helpful and approachable.‘

‚David Barrow and Clark Chessis are superb with customer service.‘

‚David Barrow and Jaime Brooks are outstanding.‘





Farrar's Building


Farrar’s Building is ‘a really strong set in relation to personal injury litigation‘. The team continues to advise on a wide range of matters for both claimants and defendants. John Meredith-Hardy stands out for his deep expertise in handling catastrophic injury cases involving neurological and psychiatric injuries and chronic pain. The ‘outstanding‘ Andrew Arentsen has a strong track record in advising on industrial disease claims.

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‚Paul Cray is a stand out star.‘

‚James Shaw is very responsive.‘

‚James Shaw is a safe pair of hands.‘