Clinical negligence
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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Elizabeth Francis
Atlantic Chambers ‘Elizabeth is extremely detailed in her approach to cases and leaves no stone unturned in any aspect of her work. As a clinical negligence specialist, she has a deep level of understanding of the legal issues and applies them to individual cases efficiently, and she is always approachable and happy to help.’
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Chris Gutteridge
Exchange Chambers ‘Chris is an utterly fabulous junior who quickly gets to the heart of a claim to bring matters to a swift and effective resolution. A fantastic understanding of difficult claims, providing clear and eloquent advice with practical solutions.'
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Victoria Heyworth
Kings Chambers ‘Victoria is an outstanding barrister and a go-to barrister for any technical queries and cases which require forensic analysis. She always makes you feel like you are working as a team, she leads conferences with gravitas, and clinicians trust her judgement.’
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Stephen McNamara
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Stephen is very knowledgeable and meticulous when reviewing records and expert evidence. He is very impressive in conference with experts, testing their evidence and ensuring all parts of the case have been carefully considered.'
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Kevin Naylor
Exchange Chambers ‘Kevin practised medicine before being called to the Bar and there are very few counsel who can offer such a unique perspective on complex clinical negligence cases. His advice is always definitive and clear, which again is welcomed when the issues are so complicated.’
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Richard Norton
St John’s Buildings ‘Richard is a superb and highly experienced barrister who is exquisite on his feet and skilful on paper. He is eloquent in court, getting fantastic results, and he has a very calm, composed, and friendly approach that lay clients adore.'
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Claire Steward
Kings Chambers ‘Claire is undoubtedly one of the most insightful barristers on the northern circuit. Her attention to detail is unrivalled and her knowledge extensive, she is able to understand cases from all perspectives which ensures her advice is well-considered and appropriate, and she is not afraid to deliver uncomfortable advice where necessary.'
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Matthew Stockwell
Exchange Chambers ‘Matthew has a strategic brain better than many silks. He combines his knowledge of the law and procedure with practical thinking to get strong results for claimants, and he is also very approachable.'
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Jason Wells
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Jason is intelligent, thoughtful, and has great attention to detail. These are all qualities that are required in complex clinical negligence cases which he handles with top-class skill and expertise.'
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Kirsty McKinlay
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Joseph Mulderig
9 St John Street ‘Joseph is always extremely prepared and shares his preliminary thoughts before entering into a conference with the client. He makes the client feel comfortable whilst also ensuring they know the hard truths about their case and any risks they face.'
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Michael Smith
Deans Court Chambers ‘Michael is a very good advocate who gets on well with clients and his opposition. He is able to handle complex medical issues and challenge experts and handles clinicians sensitively.'
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Richard Borrett
Kings Chambers 'Richard is always well prepared for conferences and quickly develops a good rapport with clients. He is easy to work alongside and is highly responsive when raising any questions in regards to ongoing cases, and his advice is always well prepared and thorough.'
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Jasmine Chan
Kings Chambers 'Jasmine is professional and pragmatic. She is very approachable and responsive and has a great rapport with clients and experts, and her written work has attention to detail.'
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Louise Green
Kings Chambers ‘Louise has fantastic communication skills and is empathetic with clients, resulting in her being able to build a strong rapport with clients, often at the outset of the claim. Clients appreciate her warm and approachable nature, and her advocacy and negotiation skills are also second-to-none.'
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Philip Grundy
St John’s Buildings ‘Philip has outstanding attention to detail. His craft and nous, inside and outside the courtroom, reflect his intellect and vast experience, and he always sees the bigger picture and delivers results.'
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Charlotte Law
Kings Chambers ‘Charlotte is a sophisticated user of mediation, using it where it is of clear benefit to her clients to do so. She is remarkably clever, personally very charming, and she is focussed on achieving the best results for her clients, using her knowledge of the process to best advantage.'
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Stephen Maguire
Kings Chambers 'Stephen is extremely hard working, thorough, and presents very well. He identifies issues very early and advises both via papers and in conference very well, he has a very clear style of advocacy recognising the issues and is able to invariably succeed on the same.'
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Gemma McGungle
18 St John Street Chambers ‘Gemma is a very knowledgeable and experienced counsel whose passion to assist the victims of clinical negligence shines through in the way she manages the cases in which she is instructed. She understands the pressures on claimants and is respectful of the toll these cases take on them, always considering the pressures on them alongside the legal advice on the case and recommended action.'
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Sara Sutherland
Exchange Chambers ‘Sara is a truly outstanding barrister. She has an excellent knowledge of all areas of the law relating to clinical negligence, and she has first-rate analytical and interpersonal skills.'
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Christian Taylor
Exchange Chambers ‘Christian can grasp and analyse complex issues arising in clinical negligence claims. He provides balanced, thoughtful, yet definite advice without delay, and he will readily engage in discussions with instructing solicitors around strategy.'
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Henry Vanderpump
St John’s Buildings ‘Henry's advice is always realistic, supported by evidence, and drafted in a way that is accessible to the client. In conference, he is very open, persuasive, and again can explain matters to a client in a manner that they will understand.'
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Julie-Anne Luck
9 St John Street ‘As a former solicitor, Julie-Anne is ideally placed to understand the solicitor-client relationship. She has assisted on a number of newborn fatal accident claims, and her client care is ideal for guiding the family through both the inquest and the subsequent civil claim.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Daniel Kinnear
St John’s Buildings 'Daniel is a very talented medical and dental negligence barrister with an impressive ability to robustly plead medical and dental negligence cases, making them hard to defend. His success is also underpinned with a detailed understanding of procedural matters and case law which makes him a highly effective litigator, delivering great results for clients.'