Personal injury
Leading Silks
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Nicholas Braslavsky KC
Kings Chambers ‘Nicholas is a very impressive advocate and someone you want in your corner when the stakes are high. He is also very approachable and goes the extra mile to make himself available, he is great with clients and their families, and he has an ability to make even the most complex cases appear very straightforward.’
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Peter Burns KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Peter makes navigating the most complex cases seem easy. His pleadings are always impressive and his advocacy is first rate, he is extremely intelligent, always on top of the detail and, whilst the epitome of calm, is able to read the room and deliver the submissions that really matter.'
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Winston Hunter KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Winston is among the very best trial advocates. His preparation is impeccable and his submissions elegant, he commands the room, clients love him, and judges listen to him.'
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Rhiannon Jones KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘As she does both claimant and defendant work, Rhiannon always gives a balanced, realistic view on the prospects of success and strengths and weaknesses of cases. Her attention to detail is superb, even on the most document heavy of cases, and she is extremely easy to work with.'
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Simon Kilvington KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Simon is quite simply the most outstanding barrister in his field and there is no-one who matches his calm and methodical manner. He is thorough and effective and brings a huge level of confidence to even the most complex case.'
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David Knifton KC
Exchange Chambers ‘David is one of the most forensic minds at the Bar. He excels in work requiring complex, detailed analysis and is prepared to fight to secure optimal results for his clients.’
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Gerard Martin KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Gerard sees through the minutiae, he exudes confidence, and he stops at nothing to ensure clients achieve the best outcome. He has a quiet authority and has performed brilliantly in negotiation.'
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Christopher Melton KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Christopher is absolutely superb and a go-to choice of leading counsel every time. Totally reassuring for clients, calm and collected no matter how difficult the case, and he instils absolute confidence in the entire team.'
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Michael Rawlinson KC
Kings Chambers 'Michael is a fluid and versatile thinker. He approaches problems in a novel way and finds solutions that others do not think of.'
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William Waldron KC
Exchange Chambers 'William quickly establishes an easy rapport with clients and puts them at ease. He can distill the big issues in a way that they find understandable, and he is very much hands on and pragmatic.'
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Richard Hartley KC
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Christopher Kennedy KC
9 St John Street ‘Christopher is a go-to KC for catastrophic claims. He is technically superb, but also commercial and pragmatic, he is approachable and incredibly user friendly, you always feel like you are working as part of a team with him, and his advocacy is excellent.’
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Darryl Allen KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Darryl is a superb advocate and his drafting is second-to-none. He is hugely knowledgeable and adopts a tough but pragmatic approach, and insurer clients appreciate his approachable manner and his sensible approach to cases.
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Christopher Barnes KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Christopher is the perfect barrister in many respects. He is both approachable and knowledgeable, he has the ability to break down and simplify the most complex of matters, he has a great manner with claimants, their families and professionals alike, and he is an exceptional advocate.'
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Louis Browne KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Louis is leagues above others. His expertise and knowledge is phenomenal, he always makes time for all of the parties involved in a case, he puts witnesses at ease, and he has a tenacity of extracting information witnesses in the box in a calm way.’
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Sally Hatfield KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘Sally is one of the best silks dealing with high-value and complex cases. Her depth of medical knowledge and causation is breath-taking, she is able to distil huge amounts of information into what is relevant and provide a clear plan to move forward, and her advocacy and ability to manage and challenge experts and witnesses is phenomenal.’
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Gerard McDermott KC
Kings Chambers ‘Gerard's command of the court room is impeccable, as is his ability to read the judge. His cross-examination technique is soft yet deadly, he is excellent with clients, including those who are vulnerable and have the most complex needs, and his ability to get to grips with technical and complex expert evidence, and cross examine experts witnesses, is also a strength.'
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James Rowley KC
Byrom Street Chambers ‘James is meticulous in preparation of cases yet equally able to adapt and think on his feet when an alternative case is presented at the last minute. Impressive and effective advocacy too.'
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Stephen Grime KC
Deans Court Chambers2
Richard Whitehall KC
Deans Court Chambers ‘Richard is a formidable advocate. He will stand his corner, he has an analytical approach to everything he does, and he is able to put people at ease and work well with experts from a multitude of disciplines.’
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Marc Willems KC
Cobden House Chambers2023 Silks
Helen Mulholland KC
Kings Chambers ‘Helen is a tenacious advocate who is approachable and easy to work with, and she has a good manner with clients.'