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Clinical Negligence

1 Crown Office Row

7BR

Hailsham Chambers

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

2 Temple Gardens

39 Essex Chambers

Crown Office Chambers

Deka Chambers

Outer Temple Chambers

Leading Silks

Alexander Antelme KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He has a powerhouse intellect. He is detailed and thorough and very responsive, as well as lovely to work with. The whole package.’

Neil Block KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Neil is very experienced. He only takes the good points and is very straightforward.’

John de Bono KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘John is absolutely first class. He is extremely personable, approachable and responsive. Clients love him.’

Ben Collins KC – Old Square Chambers ‘Ben is very approachable and helpful. He really pushes for his clients in terms of quantum and recovery.’

Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Elizabeth is an absolute star. Her knowledge of birth injury claims is second to none.’

Philip Havers KC –1 Crown Office Row

Alexander Hutton KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘He is an excellent all-rounder and team player, with a fine analytical mind.’

Christopher Johnston KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A silk with a wealth of experience in clinical negligence matters. He is astute, with a fantastic legal mind. He exudes warmth with clients, which provides them with reassurance.’

Sarah Vaughan Jones KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Sarah is unbeatable when it comes to quantum and has a mastery for detail which is unparalleled. She is formidable and always gets the best results.'

William Latimer-Sayer KC –Cloisters ‘William comes into his own on high value catastrophic injury claims. He effectively wrote the textbook on quantum and has unparalleled knowledge of the law of damages.’

Simeon Maskrey KC –7BR ‘Simeon is undoubtedly in a tier of his own. He is a supreme advocate.'

Angus Moon KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Angus is a highly articulate advocate, who has a brilliant analytical and strategic brain.’

Michael Mylonas KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Michael’s mastery of quantum issues is first rate. He is incredibly strategic.’

Dominic Nolan KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘Dominic is an exceptional lawyer and a brilliant advocate.'

Robin Oppenheim KC –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Robin is a extremely intelligent, highly experienced counsel with a great eye for detail. He is great with clients.’

Hugh Preston KC –7BR ‘Hugh is very fluent in his advocacy and commands the respect of the judge.'

Simon Readhead KC – Deka Chambers 'Simon is a formidable advocate, always meticulously prepared, measured and persuasive in his arguments, and tenacious in cross-examination.'

Paul Rees KC –1 Crown Office Row 'One of the best silks in clinical negligence, particularly for quantum.'

Simon Taylor KC –Cloisters

Robert Weir KC – Devereux ‘A superstar. He is one of the best clinical negligence advocates around.’

John Whitting KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘John’s calm, considered manner belies his formidable effectiveness as an advocate. He has a commanding presence.’

Charles Bagot KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘He has a superb grasp of client needs and expectations.’

Edward Bishop KC – Deka Chambers ‘He takes a thoughtful and highly intelligent approach to cases and is a top choice for complex points of law.’

Richard Booth KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard is a first class silk. He has an amazing grasp of the most complex medical issues.'

Clodagh Bradley KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Clodagh is a superb advocate. She is always prepared and has exceptional attention to detail.’

Benjamin Browne KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘He is fantastically experienced and his advocacy is exemplary.’

Charlie Cory-Wright KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Charlie is extremely thorough and knowledgeable on complex medical and legal issues. He demonstrates excellent client care skills.'

Simon Fox KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Simon's medical knowledge is second to none. He is calm and considered in his approach, and inspires confidence.’

Robert Glancy KC –Devereux ‘Robert is a silk of the highest order. His fantastic advocacy and willingness to fight provide absolute security when he’s on board. '

Adrian Hopkins KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Adrian is at the top of his field. He provides advice in a calm and understanding manner that puts clients at ease.’

Michael Horne KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He is unfailingly thorough. His attention to detail is forensic - he can identify even the smallest factual or evidential gap long before it can become a problem.’

Robert Kellar KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘A silk who is extremely personable and approachable in addition to being brilliantly clever.’

Farrah Mauladad KC – Crown Office Chambers

Angus McCullough KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Angus is approachable, thorough, and very user friendly, as well as an excellent tactician and advocate.’

Michael de Navarro KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘An extremely charming silk who is a go-to advocate on clinical negligence matters.’

Julian Picton KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘Julian is a very tenacious advocate. He is very forensic, with a down to earth manner.'

Shaheen Rahman KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Shaheen has great attention to detail. A hard working, well prepared and bright barrister.’

Susan Rodway KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘She is a brilliant advocate who knows how to make persuasive points.’

Nathan Tavares KC –Outer Temple Chambers 'Nathan is a very good advocate, mixing careful persuasion with astute referencing. He is meticulously prepared and he negotiates strongly.'

Henry Witcomb KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Henry is detail driven, there is nothing that escapes his attention. He is persuasive and persistent.'

Eliot Woolf KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Eliot is extremely hardworking and intelligent. He is very personable to work with and takes a careful and sensitive approach to cases of the most difficult and high value nature.'

William Audland KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘William is a really tough advocate and his strength lies in his unwavering commitment to achieving the best results for his clients.'

Judith Ayling KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Judith has great attention to detail. She is straightforward and direct in terms of her advocacy.’

Richard Baker KC –7BR ‘Richard is a top class counsel.’

David Evans KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Always well prepared and thorough. A real pleasure to work with.’

Emily Formby KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Emily is an absolute joy to work with. She is calm and has an analytical brain.’

Nicola Greaney KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Nicola is just phenomenal in all aspects.’

Caroline Harrison KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Caroline is fantastic. She handles witnesses with grace. She is an excellent advocate and trusted advisor.’

Andrew Kennedy KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Andrew is really personable and easy to work with. He has an impressive breadth of knowledge around clinical negligence claims.’

Sarah Lambert KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Sarah’s advice is second to none for very complex issues. She has an excellent way with clients.’

Jacob Levy KC – Deka Chambers ‘Jacob is simply one of the best barristers around in this field. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, as well as approachable and well liked by clients.’

Bradley Martin KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘He is approachable, pragmatic, and understands how to get the best results for clients.’

Stuart McKechnie KC – Deka Chambers 'A silk with fierce intelligence, excellent judgement, forensic attention to detail, meticulous preparation, and a constructive and respectful negotiating style.'

Giles Mooney KC – Deka Chambers ‘Giles gets to the heart of the case effectively and pragmatically.'

Martin Porter KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Martin gets to the heart of the matter and gives sensible, pragmatic advice.'

Andrew Post KC –Hailsham Chambers

Debra Powell KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘She is very responsive and diligent.'

Owain Thomas KC –1 Crown Office Row

Claire Toogood KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘A fine advocate and a sensible strategist.’

Claire Watson KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘She is a measured and effective advocate, who is always astute and has an eye on the pragmatic points of a case.’

Adam Weitzman KC –7BR ‘He is absolutely outstanding on his feet. He is a go to KC for complex brain and spinal injury cases.’

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC –Outer Temple Chambers

Margaret Bowron KC – 1 Crown Office Row

Gerard Boyle KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

James Counsell KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is an outstanding advocate.’

Sarah Crowther KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her advice is clear and thorough.'

Neil Davy KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Neil is exceptionally intelligent. He has a brilliant eye for detail and doesn’t let anything slip through the net.’

Bridget Dolan KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Joel Donovan KC –Cloisters

Simon Dyer KC –Cloisters ‘An excellent advocate. He reads the room like no other and always gets the best possible settlement.’

Katharine Gollop KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Jonathan Hand KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Jonathan is meticulous and strategic, and he has good judgement.’

Jonathan Holl-Allen KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A brilliant barrister, and the safest pair of hands you could hope for in complex, high-value clinical negligence claims.’

Jeremy Hyam KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Jeremy’s attention to detail is superb. He is reliable and communicates well.’

Laura Johnson KC – Deka Chambers ‘Laura is an exceptional advocate. She is calm in the face of adversity.’

Gerard McDermott KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘He is ferocious in court and a powerful advocate.’

Henry Pitchers KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Henry is incredibly persuasive with a disarming charm that smooths any rough encounter.’

Neil Sheldon KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Neil is absolutely outstanding. A first class barrister who is excellent with clients and hugely empathetic, as well as being a tenacious advocate and negotiator.’

James Todd KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘James has a thoughtful and professional approach to his work, always communicating clearly.’

David Tyack KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘David is diligent and always provides sound advice. A pleasure to work with and well liked by clients and experts.’

Rachel Vickers KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Rachel is second to none when it comes to attention to detail. She can take on the most complex matters and still get to the granular detail that is needed.’

James Watson KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Charles Woodhouse KC – Old Square Chambers

Lucy Wyles KC – 2 Temple Gardens

2024 Silks

Anna Beale KC – Cloisters ‘Anna is the complete package – steely, determined, and is absolutely committed to her vulnerable clients and adored by them. As an advocate she has the knack of presenting arguments with absolute clarity, robust when necessary, but always with a degree of charm.’

Sarah Fraser Butlin KC – Cloisters 'Sarah has a brilliant mind, a reassuring attention to detail and a wonderful way with clients and their families. She is a joy to work with.'

Edward Lamb KC – Deka Chambers 'Edward is very adept at dealing with clients from all walks of life and makes them feel valued and welcome. He is a force to be reckoned with.'

David Manknell KC – 1 Crown Office Row

Paul Stagg KC – Deka Chambers

2025 Silks

Ben Bradley KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Ben is a star. He is tactical and clients are safe in his hands.’

John-Paul Swoboda KC – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘An extremely intelligent, thoughtful and creative barrister who is a real leader in the field.’

Emma Zeb KC – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Emma is a fantastic advocate and is extremely meticulous in her approach.’

Leading Juniors

Laura Begley – Deka Chambers 'Laura is great with experts in conference, and demonstrates fantastic client care, especially when discussing sensitive and complex issues.'

Richard Cartwright –Devereux ‘One of the most experienced senior juniors at the clinical negligence Bar.’

Ranald Davidson –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Ranald is very impressive, empathetic and practical. He is fantastic with clients and experts alike.’

Peter Ellis –Hailsham Chambers ‘He has an incredible eye for detail and a deep understanding of medical matters, given his medical background.'

Catherine Ewins –Hailsham Chambers ‘Catherine is very calm and methodical and makes solicitors and clients feel at ease in her presence.'

Jane Tracy Forster –Hailsham Chambers

Cara Guthrie –1 Crown Office Row ‘She is extremely intelligent and decisive.’

Anna Hughes –2 Temple Gardens ‘Anna has boundless energy and nerves of steel. She is an outstanding advocate.’

Matthew Jackson –Hailsham Chambers ‘His knowledge and experience of the law is second to none.’

Charlotte Jones –Crown Office Chambers ‘Charlotte is a silk in all but name, who can run rings around her opponents. As an advocate and negotiator she is second to none.’

Heidi Knight –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Heidi is very efficient and always thoroughly prepared. She makes clients feel they are in utterly safe hands.’

Adam Korn – 7BR ‘Adam is an excellent advocate, empathetic to clients and knowledgeable.’

Tejina Mangat –Hailsham Chambers

Richard Partridge –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Richard's meticulous attention to detail is invaluable in complex, catastrophic injury cases. He inspires confidence in clients and is clear in his advice.'

Nicholas Peacock –Hailsham Chambers ‘He is very practical and persuasive. The advice he gives is always realistic.’

Jeremy Pendlebury –7BR ‘Jeremy has a great way with clients, managing to balance empathy with excellent, practical advice.’

Harry Trusted – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Harry is a top tier clinical negligence practitioner. He combines a powerful intellect with great judgement, and has an excellent grasp of complex medical issues.'

Helen Wolstenholme –2 Temple Gardens ‘Helen is incredibly intelligent, consistently responsive and very thorough in her approach.'

Henry Bankes-Jones –Hailsham Chambers ‘He steers a steady course in troubled waters. He is calm, collected, insightful and always prepared.’

Matthew Barnes –1 Crown Office Row ‘Intelligent, hard working, knowledgeable and committed to his client’s cause.’

Andrew Bershadski –2 Temple Gardens ‘He has a positive attitude and collaborative approach to resolving claims.'

Nicola Campbell-Clause –Hailsham Chambers 'She has a wonderful way with clients, who are put at ease by her friendly and warm manner.'

Henry Charles – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Henry is the barrister you want on your side. He is a real tactician, very analytical, approachable and a pleasure to work with.'

Thomas Crockett –Hailsham Chambers ‘He is clear, concise, very quick and his attention to detail is marvellous.’

Romilly Cummerson –39 Essex Chambers 'Romilly is clearly highly intelligent. Her work is of consistently high quality.'

Robert Cumming –2 Temple Gardens ‘A charming and sophisticated advocate who deploys his points effectively and persuasively.'

Robert Dickason –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Robert is technically excellent. His advocacy is on point. He handles complex matters with ease.'

Eva Ferguson –Hailsham Chambers ‘Eva has a forensic attention to detail. She is a strong negotiator.'

Tim Found –Farrar’s Building ‘Tim is an expert in clinical negligence. His pleadings are second to none and masterfully prepared.’

Caroline Hallissey –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘An excellent barrister. She is incredibly responsive and hard-working.'

Robert Hunter –Devereux

Harriet Jerram –Outer Temple Chambers 'Harriet possesses an exceptional blend of professionalism and compassion.'

Leslie Keegan – 7BR ‘He is fantastic with clients and very approachable.’

Simon King –7BR

Julian Matthews –7BR

Scott Matthewson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Scott is able to explain complex legal points to clients in a way they can easily understand.’

Timothy Meakin –7BR ‘A tough and robust advocate.’

Jane Mishcon –Hailsham Chambers ‘Jane is a star.’

Erica Power –Crown Office Chambers ‘Erica stands out in every regard. Her legal expertise, combined with her sharp advocacy skills, make her an invaluable asset to any case.'

Paul Reynolds –1 Crown Office Row ‘Paul is forensic. He never leaves a stone unturned.’

Shahram Sharghy – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Shahram is a pleasure to work with. He has a way with clients that puts them at ease.’

Lionel Stride –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Lionel is incredibly forensic. He has an amazing ability to get to the nub of a case, drilling down very early on so that there are no surprises.'

James Aldridge –Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is outstanding. His attention to every detail in a case is second to none.’

Richard Anderton – Hailsham Chambers ‘Richard is the very model of an accomplished barrister.’

Andrew Arentsen – Farrar’s Building ‘He is a decisive and articulate counsel - reliable, prompt and dynamic.’

Gideon Barth – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Gideon is extremely professional and yet personable. He perfectly balances an ability to get to the core issues of a case while expertly managing a client’s expectations.'

Sophie Beesley – Old Square Chambers ‘Sophie is a dynamic barrister. Experts are impressed by her forensic approach and clients benefit hugely from her empathetic nature.’

Jonathan Bertram –7BR ‘Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and effective.'

Tamar Burton – Cloisters ‘Tamar is a considered advocate asking the right questions at the right time.'

Vanessa Cashman –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Vanessa is one of the leading clinical negligence lawyers of her cohort. She is robust and fearless.'

Sarah Christie-Brown – Hailsham Chambers 'Sarah is an incredibly thorough barrister. Her drafting is second to none, with a forensic attention to detail.'

Daniel Clarke – Outer Temple Chambers ‘His knowledge of the law is second to none.’

Marcus Coates-Walker – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Marcus is fantastic. He has a brilliant combination of technical expertise and client care skills, and is highly approachable and responsive.’

Darragh Coffey – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Darragh handles complex clinical negligence issues with confidence. He puts forward arguments that are focused, well-reasoned, and persuasive.’

Emma Corkill –39 Essex Chambers ‘Emma is a force to be reckoned with. She is tenacious, pragmatic and responsive.'

Jennifer Danvers – Cloisters 'She is incredibly proactive, and will provide very helpful strategies for progressing claims. Her technical prowess is unmatched.'

Lisa Dobie – Deka Chambers ‘Lisa grasps the sensitivities and practicalities of cases as well as the legal issues. She is extremely responsive.'

Conor Dufficy – 7BR ‘Conor is strategic and has good judgement.’

Pravin Fernando – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Pravin is a strong advocate who really gets to the nub of a claim and is good on his feet.’

Elizabeth Fox – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Quintin Fraser – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Quintin is tenacious and focused on achieving excellent results for his clients.'

Richard Furniss –42BR Barristers 'A junior with a very pragmatic and effective approach to cases.’

Tom Gibson –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Sensible and commercial approach to litigation. Excellent with clients and puts them at ease.’

Bruno Gil – Old Square Chambers ‘Bruno is an exceptionally bright junior with a meticulous eye for detail. His written work is clear, persuasive, and strategically astute.'

James Gilberthorpe –Hailsham Chambers

John Gimlette –1 Crown Office Row

Richard Gregory – 42BR Barristers ‘Great depth of knowledge and a persuasive and forceful advocate on behalf of his client.’

Isaac Hogarth – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Isaac’s attention to detail is phenomenal and his advice is incredibly thorough.’

Carin Hunt – Outer Temple Chambers 'Carin is a confident and fearless advocate. She is analytical and able to think on her feet.'

Linda Jacobs –Cloisters 'Linda is very hard working and completely committed to her cases and clients. She is a very calm and very effective advocate.'

Clementine Coram James –Hailsham Chambers ‘Clementine is an excellent advocate who has brilliant insight into the legal issues.’

Christopher Kemp –Outer Temple Chambers

Harry Lambert - Outer Temple Chambers ‘He is absolutely brilliant with clients. A real star of the clinical negligence world.’

Suzanne Lambert –1 Crown Office Row ‘She never misses even the smallest thing, and is kind and compassionate with clients.’

Jemma Lee – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jemma is detailed, thorough and personable. Her advocacy is first class.'

Nigel Spencer Ley –Farrar’s Building ‘An excellent junior in complex catastrophic brain injury cases.'

Rebecca Livesey - 39 Essex Chambers ‘Rebecca is fearless in her advocacy, and her cross examination is exemplary.’

Kate Lumbers –7BR ‘Kate is a standout junior in the field of clinical negligence, widely respected for her meticulous approach and calm, assured advocacy.’

Jamie Mathieson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jamie is very user friendly and responsive.’

Justin Meiland – Hailsham Chambers ‘Justin is proactive and goes above and beyond to turn things around quickly.’

Colin Mendoza –Devereux

Sebastian Naughton –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A junior with great analytical abilities who is able to navigate complex medical issues and explain these in simple terms.’

Aidan O’Brien – Farrar’s Building ‘Aidan has excellent client care skills and is extremely likeable. He gives no nonsense advice in a digestible way.'

Francesca O’Neill – Deka Chambers ‘She is tenacious, enthusiastic and has huge knowledge of all things procedural. She is a team player and delightful to work with.'

Nicholas Pilsbury –Hailsham Chambers ‘A master tactician who is always thinking two steps ahead of his opponent.’

Angus Piper – Deka Chambers ‘An excellent negotiator who provides realistic and sensible advice.’

Helen Pooley – Deka Chambers ‘Helen has technical expertise and good communication skills.’

Eloise Power – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘She has fantastic attention to detail, and is able to quickly get to grips with the most complex evidence and make it understandable for lay clients.’

Pritesh Rathod – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Excellent with clients and experts, and particularly strong on quantum work.'

Charlotte Reynolds – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Charlotte has an excellent eye for detail.’

Judith Rogerson –1 Crown Office Row ‘Judith is an absolute joy to work with. She is detailed, calm and thorough.’

Dominic Ruck Keene – 1 Crown Office Row ‘He is very bright and thorough in preparation. He has excellent cross examination skills.’

Richard Smith –1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard is charming to work with and remains calm under pressure, especially when dealing with sensitive cases.’

Holly Tibbitts – Deka Chambers ‘Holly is a sympathetic and helpful counsel with an excellent way with clients.'

Simon Trigger – Deka Chambers ‘Simon is excellent with clients, and provides realistic advice.’

Charley Turton – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘An accessible junior.’

Adam Walker –7BR 'He remains very calm and collected in difficult situations.'

Michael Walsh – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Michael is a very thorough barrister, with a careful eye for detail.’

Victoria Webb – Old Square Chambers

James Weston –7BR

Nadia Whittaker –Crown Office Chambers ‘Nadia is one of the hardest working barristers around. Her advice is clear and tactically sound.’

Oliver Williamson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Extremely bright and able to dissect complexity very impressively. Very good manner with clients.'

Gemma Witherington – Crown Office Chambers ‘Gemma is incredibly attentive. Her advice is clear, reasoned and well thought out.’

Thomas Wood –42BR Barristers ‘He is very thorough in his approach, with a meticulous eye for detail.’

Victoria Woodbridge –Crown Office Chambers ‘Victoria is approachable, sensitive and has great technical ability.'

Leanne Woods –1 Crown Office Row ‘Leanne is tenacious and not afraid of tackling difficult issues.’

William Wraight – 2 Temple Gardens ‘He has excellent attention to detail with brilliant knowledge of both the law and medicine.’

Katie Ayres – Crown Office Chambers

Rory Badenoch – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Rory is a very detailed and careful clinical negligence barrister, he understands the law and application of it and is able to explain this to clients and experts alike.'

Heather Beckett – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Heather has a good eye for detail and a strong understanding of clinical negligence law.’

James Bell –Temple Garden Chambers

Elizabeth Boulden – 12 King’s Bench Walk

Simon Brindle – Deka Chambers ‘Simon is very good with clients and makes things comprehensible for them.’

Rachit Buch – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Ability to quickly identify and analyse the relevant factors in a case. Excellent with clients and skilled at negotiating.’

Christian Du Cann –39 Essex Chambers 'Christian identifies the critical issues in cases very early on and can be relied upon for robust and strategic advice.'

Chris Canning – 7BR ‘Chris is very responsive and provides very thorough and detailed advice.’

Craig Carr – 7BR ‘Craig has excellent attention to detail and is always calm and relaxed in his approach with the client.'

Camilla Church – 39 Essex Chambers 'Camilla is an excellent and experienced junior who demonstrates a wealth of pragmatism and a near instant grasp of challenging scenarios.'

Simon Cridland –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Simon is an outstanding negotiator. His attention to detail makes him a formidable advocate.’

Jeremy Crowther – Deka Chambers 'Jeremy is clear and concise with his advice and has a very good manner with clients.'

Ella Davis – Deka Chambers ‘Ella is meticulous in her preparation, skilful in her handling of expert witnesses and always responsive in the face of tight deadlines. A pleasure to work with.'

Adam Dawson – Deka Chambers ‘Adam is a confident advocate with an eye for detail.’

Jim Duffy –1 Crown Office Row ‘Jim gives clear advice, and approaches issues creatively to find solutions. Great with clients.’

Liam Duffy – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Liam provides high-quality analysis of complex issues, with a compassionate client manner and a pragmatic approach in sensitive cases. He is a formidable advocate with superb attention to detail.’

Sarah Edwards –7BR ‘Sarah is able to put very nervous clients, who have to discuss very sensitive and personal issues, at ease.’

Laura Elfield – Deka Chambers 'Laura is a formidable barrister. She is meticulous in her analysis of the evidence and her drafting and advocacy skills are first class.’

Jessica Elliott - 1 Crown Office Row

Emma-Louise Fenelon – 1 Crown Office Row 'Emma is obviously bright and great at getting to grips with the detail. She is compassionate when discussing sensitive matters with lay clients, as well as highly articulate and informed when discussing technical issues with experts.'

Nia Frobisher - 7BR 'Nia is the perfect blend of professional, intelligent and empathetic.'

Perrin Gibbons – Deka Chambers ‘Perrin is pragmatic in her advice and not afraid of a fight when warranted to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.’

Hannah Godfrey – Cloisters

Stephen Goodfellow – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Very approachable and very helpful.'

Mamta Gupta – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Mamta has a keen eye for detail, always ensuring that no stone remains unturned.’

David Haines – Outer Temple Chambers ‘David’s background as a junior doctor is invaluable when identifying the key issues in a clinical negligence claim. He is very thorough and approachable.'

Conrad Hallin – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'A pugnacious and highly effective advocate.'

Roger Harris –2 Temple Gardens ‘Roger is unshakeable. Calm under pressure with an analytical brain.'

Clare Hennessy – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Clare is a reliable and robust counsel. She provides thorough and logical advice.'

Matthew Hill –1 Crown Office Row 'Good with clients and experts. Advice is detailed, clear and logical.'

Rory Holmes – Crown Office Chambers ‘Rory is very approachable and has a sensible approach to all aspects of litigation.'

Christopher Hough –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Chris is very pragmatic and finds solutions in cases with ease and simplicity. He is responsive, very experienced and inspires confidence.'

Christopher Johnson – Doughty Street Chambers ‘A stand-out junior with strong attention to detail.’

Samantha Jones – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Samantha is an exceptionally talented barrister.’

David Juckes –Hailsham Chambers

Daniel Laking – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Daniel is thorough and clear in his advice. He is empathetic to clients.’

Kate Legh – 2 Temple Gardens

Patricia Leonard – 7BR

Chesca Lord –Cloisters ‘She is incisive in marshalling evidence, and brings clarity to the most complex of scenarios.’

James MacDonald –7BR ‘Very bright and competent, instills confidence, and is personable with clients.’

Rachel Marcus – 1 Crown Office Row

Isabel McArdle –1 Crown Office Row ‘Isabel is personable, intelligent and pragmatic in her approach. Her advocacy is clear, concise and persuasive.’

Frances McClenaghan – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Frances is well prepared, confident, calm and tactical. She is brilliant at dealing well with very emotional clients.’

Martyn McLeish –Cloisters ‘Martyn is straightforward, quick-thinking and measured. He is excellent with clients and impressive on his feet.’

Jonathan Metzer – 1 Crown Office Row 'Jonathan is very reliable as he pays attention to all the details in complex clinical negligence cases. He has a calm, confident manner that makes clients feel at ease.'

Scarlett Milligan – 39 Essex Chambers

Robert Mills – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Robert is an exceptional barrister. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, empathetic with clients, and his attention to detail is admirable.’

Aneurin Moloney – Gatehouse Chambers 'He is wise beyond his call.'

Jo Moore –1 Crown Office Row ‘Jo is extremely bright and has excellent judgement. Her pleadings are superb.’

Richard Mumford – 1 Crown Office Row

David Myhill –Crown Office Chambers ‘David’s medical knowledge is amazing. He is thorough in preparation and will not miss even the tiniest detail.’

Hannah Noyce - 1 Crown Office Row

Helen Nugent – Temple Garden Chambers 'She immediately commands the confidence of her clients.’

Helen Pagett – Crown Office Chambers

Andrew Perfect – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Andrew's attention to detail, client care and time management are all excellent.'

Esther Pounder – Deka Chambers ‘Esther thinks quickly on her feet, is great with lay clients and hones in on the key issues with her analytical mind.’

Edward Ramsay – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Edward has natural instinct on his feet.’

Hugh Rimmer – Deka Chambers ‘Hugh is highly detailed, organised and efficient. He is adept at getting the best out of the client.’

Benedict Rodgers – Deka Chambers

Patrick Sadd – Outer Temple Chambers 'Patrick is fantastic. He really goes the extra mile.'

Hannah Saxena - 1 Crown Office Row ‘Extremely thorough in her approach, and determined to do the best for her client. A clear, concise and persuasive advocate.’

Anthony Searle – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Anthony is an exceptional junior barrister. He handles complex cases with ease.’

Harry Sheehan – Devereux 'Very thorough, personable and meticulous.'

Dominique Smith – Deka Chambers ‘Dominique is incredibly thorough. She is quick-thinking on her feet and unflappable in the face of unreasonable or unexpected arguments.’

Daniel Sokol –12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Daniel is an exceptional advocate.'

Abigail Stamp – Deka Chambers ‘Abigail takes a pragmatic approach and her attention to detail is excellent.’

Michael Standing – 39 Essex Chambers 'A good cross-examiner who provides sensible advice.'

Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘He gets to the nub of the problem quickly. His advice is always sensible and clear.’

Juliet Stevens – Crown Office Chambers ‘Juliet is incredibly thorough and very detail oriented. She gives good commercial advice.’

Sam Stevens – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Sam provides sensible, pragmatic advice with the client’s needs and objectives in mind.'

Catriona Stirling –Cloisters

David Story – Hailsham Chambers ‘David is great at building rapport with clients and experts. He is always well prepared, approachable and pragmatic.’

Olinga Tahzib – Outer Temple Chambers ‘He is extremely sharp and forensic in his advice, and gives realistic deadlines and sticks to them.’

Gurion Taussig – Deka Chambers ‘Very approachable and goes out his way to accommodate clients' needs and requirements.‘

Spencer Turner – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Spencer is careful, thorough and very well prepared. His advocacy is considered and incisive.'

Nina Unthank – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Nina is an excellent advocate and negotiator.’

Bella Webb – Old Square Chambers ‘Bella is very intelligent and intuitive in her approach to cases. She is a very well respected junior.’

Simon Wheatley –7BR

Thea Wilson – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Thea always adds great value to a case. She is fantastic with clients and has a talent for navigating through difficult situations.’

Andrew Young – 3 Hare Court

Will Young – Outer Temple Chambers 'He has a fantastic mind and quickly gets to grips with all of the key issues in a case. He has an excellent manner with clients, and puts them at ease immediately.'

Rising Stars

Bramble Badenach-Nicolson – Hailsham Chambers ‘Bramble is exceptionally detail-oriented and thorough. She is consistently well-prepared and clear in her advice.’

Thomas Beamont – 1 Crown Office Row ‘A strong advocate, who is always able to assist the court in the most pressured situations.'

Susanna Bennett – Deka Chambers 'A focused and grounded barrister.'

Rose Harvey-Sullivan – 7BR ‘She is masterful at drilling down to the key issues on a case.’

Paige Mason-Thom – 2 Temple Gardens ‘An absolutely first-rate clinical negligence junior.’

Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘She is fiercely intelligent and experienced beyond her years.’

Matthew Turner – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Matthew gives clear, concise and practical advice. He is incredibly approachable and easy to work with.’

Emma Woods – Gatehouse Chambers ‘An up and coming junior.’

Clinical negligence in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

1 Crown Office Row

1 Crown Office Row stands out as 'a first class set and a leader in the clinical negligence field'. The team is active across the full range of complex and high value clinical negligence disputes, often involving complex birth injury claims, surgical negligence and failure to diagnose issues. The group is well versed in acting for private healthcare providers, NHS trusts and medical defence organisations in domestic and cross-border mandates. Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC is 'an incredible advocate', with an excellent track record in appearing for claimants in cases involving catastrophic injuries, as well as birth and neonatal injury claims. Richard Booth KC is 'excellent with high-value quantum work'. Clinical negligence specialist Cara Guthrie is 'a star'.

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‘Andrew Tull is excellent and always goes the extra mile.’

‘Andrew Tull is brilliant.’

‘John McLaren is excellent and always helpful.’

Hailsham Chambers

Hailsham Chambers is 'an admirable clinical negligence set'. The team is regularly instructed on behalf of both claimants and defendants in a wide range of complex, high-value clinical negligence cases. The group's workload includes catastrophic injury claims, delayed diagnoses cases, surgical negligence, and claims arising from fatalities. Dominic Nolan KC has 'a command of every detail of a case, and he has an engaging presence which put clients and witnesses at ease'. Eva Ferguson is head of the set's medical law group, and routinely advises on a broad spectrum of matters, including birth injuries, delayed diagnosis cases, failure to diagnose issues and surgical negligence. Catherine Ewins is 'immensely astute with an eye for detail'.

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‘Stephen Smith is outstanding.’

‘Stuart Paley is a very good clerk: efficient, helpful and user friendly.’

‘Always an outstanding service from the clerking team at Hailsham.’

Tier 2 sets

2 Temple Gardens

Referred to as 'one of the best for clinical negligence work', the team at 2 Temple Gardens is regularly instructed in complex and high value medical negligence claims. The group is adept at acting for both claimants and defendants, including medical defence organisations and private medical insurers, in disputes pertaining to catastrophic injuries, delayed diagnoses and surgical errors. Sarah Vaughan Jones KC is 'a great clinical negligence barrister, combining deep expertise with the ability to distil complex clinical facts into clear, persuasive arguments'. Turning to the juniors, Anna Hughes is a port of call for defence work, and Helen Wolstenholme brings experience in advising on gynaecology and obstetrics claims, spinal injuries and mental health-related negligence cases.

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‘Lee Tyler is great.’

‘Leanne Taylor is amazing and unflappable.’

‘Leanne Taylor is always incredibly helpful.’

39 Essex Chambers

At 39 Essex Chambers, the team is regularly instructed in clinical negligence claims involving birth injuries, spinal injuries, and delayed diagnosis matters, as well as large-scale medical negligence disputes with cross-border elements. Neil Block KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in representing defendants in complex, high-value claims, including birth injury cases. Romilly Cummerson acts for defendants and claimants in complex cases where medical causation is often in dispute. Rebecca Livesey joined the team in August 2025.

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‘Harry Airth is a pleasure to work with.

‘Harry Airth is super helpful.’

‘Joe Ralph is particularly impressive, he is always friendly, professional, and highly responsive.’

Crown Office Chambers

Crown Office Chambers has 'real strength in depth in the clinical negligence arena at all levels of call’. The team acts for both claimants and defendants, including NHS Resolution, insurers and medical defence organisations, in a wide range of complex clinical negligence disputes. Alexander Antelme KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, and fields expertise in advising on high-value birth injury claims and cases involving international elements. The group is equally adept at handling disputes pertaining to obstetric injuries, cancer claims, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Charlotte Jones is well versed in acting as sole counsel for claimants and defendants in complex brain injury and surgical negligence claims.

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‘Jack May-Davis and Sam Barrett are both excellent and very responsive.’

‘Greg Frewin is always very responsive and will go the the extra mile.’

‘Greg Frewin is exceptionally good and knows his barristers very well.’

Deka Chambers

At the 'very strong set' Deka Chambers, the clinical negligence team is sought after for its strength in advising on cases pertaining to brain damage during births, delayed diagnoses and surgical negligence claims involving issues of quantum, causation, and breach of duty. Edward Bishop KC is active in cases involving high-value cerebral palsy claims. Simon Readhead KC is 'a leader in his field and master of his craft'. Laura Begley has extensive expertise in advising on catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims.

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‘Michael Goodridge runs a tight ship.’

‘Michael Goodridge is always able to match the right counsel to any case. He is hugely personable and commercially astute.’

‘Clark Chassis will always go above and beyond – he is the loveliest chap and so hard working.’

Outer Temple Chambers

Outer Temple Chambers has 'a very strong clinical negligence offering' with 'high quality counsel'. The team routinely handles a broad range of matters, including surgical errors and severe brain and spinal cord injuries. Nathan Tavares KC is 'thorough on liability and superb with quantum'. Robert Dickason has been kept busy advising on large-scale matters involving novel causation arguments and duty of care issues, while Harriet Jerram acts as sole counsel in high-value brain injury claims. Recent developments at the set include Harry Lambert joining the team and Ben Bradley KC taking silk in February and March 2025 respectively.

Les références

‘Paul Barton is fantastic – a master at organisation with a real can-do attitude.’

‘Paul Barton is absolutely top drawer. An elite clerk.’

‘Paul Barton and Harry Gamble provide excellent clerking.’

Tier 3 sets

12 King's Bench Walk

12 King’s Bench Walk is lauded as 'a first class set for medical negligence cases'. The team is regularly instructed in complex cases involving brain and spinal injuries, delayed diagnoses and allegations of surgical negligence. William Audland KC has extensive experience in acting for claimants and defendants in a wide range of disputes, and Isaac Hogarth is 'sharp and astute and excels in complex liability cases', often advising on claims involving serious brain injuries. In a boost to chambers, John-Paul Swoboda KC was appointed to silk in March 2025.

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‘George Boggis is excellent.’

‘Rob Palumbo is effective and friendly.’

‘George Boggis and Lily Baker are an asset to the chambers.’

Cloisters

Cloisters is 'an excellent clinical negligence chambers', with significant expertise in handling claimant work. The group's workload includes advising on high-value catastrophic injury claims, complex causation disputes, and birth injury claims, which have been a key recent area of instruction for William Latimer-Sayer KC. Simon Dyer KC is 'a brilliant strategic thinker and exudes an aura of supreme confidence in his thinking'. Among the junior end of chambers, Jennifer Danvers has a strong track record in appearing in high-value clinical negligence litigation, especially in complex obstetrics cases.

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‘Frankie Beale is excellent – very responsive and personable.‘

‘First rate – always helpful and accommodating.’

‘Always efficient clerks.’

Devereux

At Devereux, the clinical negligence team continues to act in a broad range of complex matters, ranging from catastrophic injury claims and medical negligence cases to mandates pertaining to birth injuries. Robert Weir KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in advising on complex cases concerning secondary victim claims, as well as handling claims for catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. Richard Cartwright is well known for representing claimants in cases, often involving high-value birth injury claims.

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‘The clerks offer an excellent service.’

‘The clerks are all very responsive and helpful.’

‘Devereux is a great set with talented barristers and very hardworking clerks.’

Old Square Chambers

At Old Square Chambers, the clinical negligence team has a solid track record in advising claimants and defendants on a broad range of complex cases, often involving serious brain and spinal injuries and cancer claims. Ben Collins KC is 'an excellent tactician' with an excellent reputation for handling catastrophic brain injury claims, obstetric and neonatal cases and delayed diagnoses matters, to name a few. Among the junior end of chambers, the 'tenacious and astute' Sophie Beesley brings experience in representing claimants in complex birth injury claims, and Bruno Gil is well known for appearing before the High Court in claims concerning spinal injuries and delayed cancer diagnoses.

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‘Will Meade leads the team superbly and nothing is ever too much trouble. Joe Kallas and Olivia Moliterno are always on hand to offer invaluable assistance.’

‘Joe Kallas is excellent.’

‘Joe Kallas is approachable and consistently available to lend a hand. His positive attitude and genuine nature make him a pleasure to work with.’

Tier 4 sets

7BR

7BR has ‘excellent strength in depth for claimant clinical negligence work’, and the team is lauded for being ‘highly skilled in handling complex, sensitive cases with care and clarity’. The group’s workload includes advising on high-value cases involving birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy cases, spinal injuries and medical negligence claims. Richard Baker KC has ‘tremendous and in-depth knowledge of the legal issues in clinical negligence claims’. Hugh Preston KC is often instructed in severe, high-value obstetric injury claims. Timothy Meakin acts for both claimants and defendants in complex brain and spinal injury claims.

Les références

‘Albie Barton is a very well loved clerk. He cares deeply about client service.’

‘Albie is lovely to work with, responsive, helpful and personable.’

‘Emma Wise is excellent.’

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

Noted for its 'phenomenal experience in clinical negligence work', Serjeants’ Inn Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling the full range of medical negligence litigation. The team represents both claimants and defendants in complex cases involving obstetric, surgical, psychiatric and cosmetic surgery claims. Angus Moon KC is very experienced in handling prominent cases involving allegations of negligent psychiatric care, as well as high-value obstetric negligence claims. Heidi Knight has a strong track record in representing claimants in medical negligence cases.

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‘Catherine Calder is excellent. Approachable and practical.’

‘Paul Eeles is an exceptional leading clerk.’

‘Jennifer Pooler is excellent. She is very organised and a joy to work with.’

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