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Leading Silks

Jonathan Jones KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Jonathan is an exceptional barrister. His knowledge is second to none yet he makes the client feel at ease immediately.'
Selena Plowden KCGuildhall Chambers 'Selena is a fierce negotiator. A great advocate with incredible attention to detail. She is an asset to any legal team and not one to be trifled with.'
David Tyack KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'He is a very good negotiator.'

2025 Silks

Emma Zeb KC – Gatehouse Chambers 'Emma is in a class of her own: a tenacious advocate, and a formidable opponent.'

Leading Juniors

Hamish Dunlop3PB 'He has an amazing logical approach, enabling him to break down the most complex of issues. He is excellent in court.'
Sophie HolmeGuildhall Chambers 'Her advocacy combines forcefulness with attention to detail. She is considered and methodical.'
Martin LanchesterGuildhall Chambers 'Martin has a remarkable eye for detail on complex cases. His experience makes him a completely reliable pair of hands. His inherent sense for strategy, balanced with his commitment to achieving the absolute best for his clients, make him a formidable asset to any client and wider legal team, particularly on complicated matters.'
Mark Lomas3PB 'Mark is a fantastic clinical negligence barrister. He is a fearsome advocate who always presses arguments forward in the best manner.'
Robert Mills  – 1 Crown Office Row 'A technically gifted and strategically very helpful barrister.'
Kriti UpadhyayGuildhall Chambers 'A junior who demonstrates superb client care skills.'
Justin ValentineSt John’s Chambers 'Justin clearly has a very high intellect and a calm manner about him which clients like. He brings clarity to complex issues and claims.'
James Bentley – Guildhall Chambers 'James is an exceptional advocate. He is clear, concise and calm under pressure. He is incredibly intelligent and can break down even the most complex case into very straightforward information.'
Marcus Coates-Walker – 1 Crown Office Row 'Marcus is a delight to work with. His knowledge and technical skill is complemented by his emotional intelligence and approachability.'
Philip Hughes – Guildhall Chambers 'A conscientious barrister who always gives succinct and clear advice. An assiduous advocate.'
Lauren Karmel – St John’s ChambersLauren is superb. She fights for her client and asks all the right questions.’
Joanna LewisQueen Square Chambers 'She is thorough in her preparation for cases, and is particularly sympathetic in relation to sensitive matters.'  
James MarwickSt John’s Chambers 'He is very personable and efficient. He is extremely good with the clients in very emotionally challenging situations.'
Duncan McNair  –3PB 'Duncan is a brilliant trial advocate who builds good rapport with clients.'
Gemma Ralph – 3PB 'A steadfast junior who is analytical and precise.'
Rachel Segal – St John’s Chambers 'Rachel is methodical, diligent and meticulous in her approach with excellent attention to detail. She puts clients and witnesses at ease, is honest and clear with her advice, and leaves no stone unturned. As an advocate, Rachel is fearless and robust.'
Abigail StampDeka Chambers 'A junior with a meticulous eye and in-depth medical knowledge.'

Rising Stars

Beatrice Baskett – St John’s Chambers ‘Beatrice is an outstanding junior counsel who would be an asset to any legal team. She is a skilled advocate with talents far beyond her year of call.’

Clinical negligence in Regional Bar

Guildhall Chambers


Guildhall Chambers is ‘an anchor of clinical negligence expertise in the South West‘, and houses ‘a strong offering of gifted clinical negligence barristers‘. Selena Plowden KC‘s ‘ability to engage in the medical evidence is second to none‘. The ‘extremely meticulous and dedicatedMartin Lanchester has established experience in acting for claimants and defendants in a broad range of cases concerning cauda equina, delayed cancer diagnosis claims and spinal injuries, to name a few. The group reports an increase in birth injury claims, a key area of instruction for Sophie Holme. James Bentley‘s workload includes dental negligence, radiological negligence and consent matters.

Les références

‘Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are friendly, communicative and approachable. They are incredibly helpful and always willing to be flexible. They are a fantastic asset to their chambers.’

‘Olive Kavanagh and Caroline Evans are always helpful.’

‘Caroline and Olive are exceptional in their roles at clerks.’





St John's Chambers


St John’s Chambers is ‘a “go to” set in the Western circuit for good quality clinical negligence work‘ with ‘strength and depth at both the junior and senior junior end‘. Justin Valentine, who heads the team, is ‘a passionate and effective advocate‘ with considerable experience in cases involving cauda equina and neonatal claims, delayed cancer diagnosis and diabetes claims. Lauren Karmel is ‘a powerful advocate‘, and is often instructed on behalf of NHS Trusts and health boards in claims. James Marwick is well versed in handling major spinal and birth injury claims and cases concerning negligent obstetric and gynaecological care. Beatrice Baskett is ‘extremely confident‘ and ‘an absolute asset‘.

Les références

‘Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are both very experienced clerks, with strong organisational and people skills.’

‘Hugh Maguire is very approachable.’

‘Jordan Yandell is very personable and friendly.’





3PB


Fantastic chambers3PB‘s ‘barristers in the field of clinical negligence are excellent and extremely knowledgeable in their field‘. Hamish Dunlop is ‘exemplary in his field, having a very thorough and in-depth knowledge of clinical claims‘ and ‘an authoritative but open and friendly presence which makes clients warm towards him‘. The ‘always calm and assuredMark Lomas has a solid track record in representing claimants in catastrophic injury and fatality cases. Gemma Ralph is adept at acting for defendants and claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence matters, including delayed or missed diagnoses and negligent treatment. Duncan McNair has ‘an excellent analytical ability‘ and an established reputation for handling surgical negligence cases.

Les références

‘The clerks at 3PB are excellent. They support their barristers well and have great commercial awareness. Ed Holdstock and Dave Snook are particularly exceptional. They know their barristers inside out and are tuned in to the needs of instructing solicitors. All dealings are always seamless.’

‘Helpful and accommodating.’

‘The clerks are very helpful and return to you very quickly.’