Clinical Negligence

Leading Silks

Helen Mulholland KC – Kings Chambers ‘Helen is a very skilled litigator. She is user friendly and is able to grasp the crux of issues very quickly. She has extremely strong technical ability. An excellent advocate.’

Sarah Pritchard KC – Kings Chambers 'Sarah has a formidable intellect. She is thorough and is incredibly well prepared, and unfazed by anything thrown at her. Her analytical skills are outstanding.'

Leading Juniors

Hylton Armstrong – Parklane Plowden 'A very succinct, effective barrister who can tackle many a complex claim with ease. He puts clients, experts and solicitors at ease and instills confidence.'

Andrew Axon – Parklane Plowden 'Andrew is a go-to counsel for the most challenging of cases. He is able to easily get to grips with complex medical issues to get straight to the point. He is pragmatic with his advice and builds good rapport with clients and experts alike. An excellent and compelling advocate.'

Richard Copnall – Parklane Plowden

Howard Elgot – Parklane Plowden

Victoria Heyworth – Kings Chambers

Elizabeth Hodgson – Parklane Plowden 'A joy to instruct. She is efficient and knowledgeable. She has an excellent approach with experts, witnesses and clients.'

Paul Kirtley – Exchange Chambers ‘Paul is decisive, with the ability to seek a practical resolution that is best for the client. He puts clients at ease.’

Abigail Telford – Parklane Plowden 'Abigail is an excellent communicator, straight to the point and direct when she needs to be. She's a force to be reckoned with on her feet in court. Her technical knowledge and cross-examination skills are second to none.'

Tom Barclay-Semple – Parklane Plowden 'Tom has an exceptional eye for detail and outstanding client empathy.'

Leila Benyounes – Parklane Plowden 'Leila has an excellent grasp of the facts and medical terminology in cases, deals with expert witnesses effectively, and is diligent and tenacious.'

Jasmine Chan – Kings Chambers 'Her work rate is phenomenal. She is well-prepared, willing to consider different angles on the same argument, and tactically astute.'

Megan Crowther – Parklane Plowden 'An impressive junior who is always very well prepared.'

Anna Datta – Parklane Plowden 'A confident advocate who remains serene under pressure.'

Stephen Friday – Parklane Plowden

Mike Hill – Parklane Plowden 'Mike has a calm and down-to-earth manner and as such instils confidence in lay clients. He is extremely knowledgeable.'

Stuart Jamieson – Parklane Plowden

Ruwena Khan – Park Square Barristers

Clinical negligence in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

Parklane Plowden

‘A go-to set for clinical negligence claims‘, Parklane Plowden‘s ‘knowledgeable and confident‘ team has an excellent reputation in the North East for representing claimants and defendants in a wide range of complex matters. Hylton Armstrong is ‘unflappable and authoritative‘, and the ‘pragmatic‘ Elizabeth Hodgson provides ‘clear, timely advice‘ on cases concerning claims of delayed diagnoses, obstetric negligence and wrongful birth claims. Abigail Telford ‘speaks with precision and authority‘, and has ‘a very forensic approach to the medical evidence in clinical negligence claims‘. Leila Benyounes has a solid track record in advising on obstetric claims. Tom Barclay-Semple‘s workload includes birth injury claims, dental negligence cases and delayed diagnoses.

Referenzen

‚Excellent clerking team. John Hammond offers a personal yet very professional service. Laura Storr and Emma Addyman are stand out clerks for their assistance and professional efficient service.‘

‚John Hammond is a very pleasant and personable clerk.‘

‚Laura Storr is very committed and professional and will always respond very quickly to enquiries.‘

Ranking nach PraxisbereichRegional Bar