Personal injury

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Nicholas Braslavsky KC

Kings Chambers

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Peter Burns KC

Byrom Street Chambers

intelligent silk who can cut through complex issues in an incisive way.'

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Winston Hunter KC

Byrom Street Chambers

Winston is an intellectual heavyweight. He performs at the highest possible level in the most valuable cases, and has razor-sharp insight.'

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Rhiannon Jones KC

Byrom Street Chambers

Rhiannon is decisive, direct and hugely impressive. She is empathetic with clients, and tough with opponents.'

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Simon Kilvington KC

Byrom Street Chambers

Judges respect Simon and he never takes bad points. He is always taken seriously. He has a lovely manner with clients and solicitors; he explains things really concisely and clearly with sensitivity to vulnerable clients.’

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David Knifton KC

Exchange Chambers

is a dedicated and conscientious KC who is willing to tackle complex and difficult cases.‘

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Gerard Martin KC

Exchange Chambers

Gerard's knowledge of amputee claims is second to none. He always goes the extra mile. His charming and disarming manner makes it easy to work with him and clients love him.'

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Christopher Melton KC

Byrom Street Chambers

He is hugely experienced in maximum severity claims. He cuts to the absolute core of a case, ignoring the noise around irrelevant issues, and gets the absolute best outcome for claimants. He is superb on his feet. An absolute star performer.'

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Michael Rawlinson KC

Kings Chambers

is incredibly bright, super confident and very persuasive. His pleadings are deliberate, potent and well crafted. A confident orator who holds attention.'

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William Waldron KC

Exchange Chambers

'William has a formidable eye for detail and a strong intellect. An exceptionally personable KC.'

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Christopher Kennedy KC

Nine Chambers

'An exceptional silk. He is totally unflappable, a calm influence even in the most stressful cases. Nothing fazes him.'

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Darryl Allen KC

Byrom Street Chambers

He is an outstanding and determined advocate with an unparalleled court presence.'

2

Christopher Barnes KC

Exchange Chambers

He has a brilliant legal mind and an in-depth knowledge of the law. He has the ability to simplify the most complex legal issue to make it easily understood.'

2

Louis Browne KC

Exchange Chambers

impressive attention to detail, and always has an eye on the commercial realities of high value claims.‘

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Sally Hatfield KC

Byrom Street Chambers

She has masses of experience in leading in high value personal injury claims. She has a thorough approach to the evidence and a marvellously calming and emotionally intelligent way with clients.'

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Gerard McDermott KC

Kings Chambers

A very distinguished barrister with a human touch and down to earth manner.'

2

Helen Mulholland KC

Kings Chambers

'An insightful and reassuring silk.'

2

Sarah Pritchard KC

Kings Chambers

A silk who exudes confidence.'

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James Rowley KC

Byrom Street Chambers

His attention to detail is unrivalled and he demonstrates excellent judgement. You always feel more confident about the case when James is on board.'

2

Richard Hartley KC

Cobden House Chambers

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Richard Whitehall KC

Deans Court Chambers

Richard has a lovely understated manner that hides real steel. A charming and highly impressive silk.'

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Marc Willems KC

Cobden House Chambers