Personal injury

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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Thomas Challacombe

KBG Chambers

Thomas is highly technical and knowledgeable in the field of PI litigation. He has a fantastic bedside manner with clients, where he is calm and empathetic, but commands a stance of authority. His advocacy is first class and has the respect of the judges.'

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Gabriel Farmer

Guildhall Chambers

Gabriel is an excellent communicator who gets straight to the nuts and bolts of a case. He is very good at explaining complicated topics to clients, and has way of delivering advice that commands respect and instills confidence.'

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Mark Lomas

3PB

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Andrew McLaughlin

St John’s Chambers

‘Andrew is exceptionally bright, hugely approachable,and works tremendously hard. He is a superb advocate, very strong and adept at case management hearings and at trial.‘

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Oliver Moore

Guildhall Chambers

He is strong and confident in court with an assured ease. He is excellent with difficult clients as he has a very calm manner.'

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Anthony Reddiford

Guildhall Chambers

‘Anthony is an extremely intelligent, thorough and helpful barrister. He is pragmatic, and has an excellent manner with clients.'

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Richard Stead

St John’s Chambers

Richard is a superb advocate, and a highly effective cross-examiner.'

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Matthew White

St John’s Chambers

He has an ease in making the complex understandable and a forensic command of the most complex of issues. He has a logical approach to a case, and his attention to detail is impeccable.'

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Sophie Beesley

Old Square Chambers

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James Bentley

Guildhall Chambers

James is always meticulously prepared. His advocacy is succinct and persuasive, and he has an intangible ability to read the judge.'

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Adam Gadd

Pump Court Chambers

Adam is an exceptional barrister. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and has a good head for practical and tactical issues.'

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Ben Handy

St John’s Chambers

‘Ben's advice is always well considered and thought through in order to meet the needs of the client. He is very approachable, and a very good communicator.'

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Martin Lanchester

Guildhall Chambers

‘Martin is a skilled negotiator who never loses his cool. He has an excellent strategic approach and keeps his focus on the end goal while giving attention to the detail.'

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Michelle Marnham

3PB

She has real gravitas and hones in on the important issues in the case and evidence at an early stage. A formidable negotiator who is very good on her feet in court.'

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James Marwick

St John’s Chambers

‘He is a good tactician, very smart, but also is approachable and warm with clients. He makes clients feel at ease.'

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Duncan McNair

3PB

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Rachel Segal

St John’s Chambers

‘Rachel is very methodical. She has a robust court demeanour, and has the ability to make witnesses feel at ease in court. A great advocate.'

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Richard Wheeler

3PB

Richard’s legal knowledge is exceptional. He combines that with an easy approachability which gets the best out of clients. He is a tenacious advocate, who always works hard.'

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Joanna Lewis

Queen Square Chambers

A professional and knowledgeable junior who provides practical advice.'

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Jimmy Barber

St John’s Chambers

‘Jimmy is methodical, precise and leaves no stone unturned. His  advice is thoughtful, pragmatic and effective; he sets out clear strategies and practical approaches.'

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James Hughes

St John’s Chambers

‘James is an excellent advocate, quick on his feet with a superb eye for and recall of detail. He has confidence balanced with an effortless ability to put all clients at ease.'

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Philip Hughes

Guildhall Chambers

Philip has in-depth expertise in personal injury claims, particularly where complex medical issues are involved. His profound understanding of medical terminology and the intricacy of medical evidence makes him an invaluable asset for cases that require detailed knowledge of both legal and medical matters.'

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Darren Lewis

St John’s Chambers

‘Darren is excellent on his feet, robust and always up for the fight. He has a fantastic user-friendly manner with clients and is tenacious in his advocacy.'

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Jonathan Lindfield

St John’s Chambers

‘Jonathan’s technical expertise is very sound and he always has a good grasp of the facts. He provides pragmatic legal counsel, carefully balancing sound legal strategy with the best interests of his clients.‘

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Oliver Manley

Guildhall Chambers

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Kriti Upadhyay

Guildhall Chambers

Her advocacy is superb - she remains calm under pressure. She is also very empathetic with clients.'

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Tom Webb

3PB

A junior with great knowledge of personal injury law. His advocacy is direct and compelling.'

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Lauren Seager

Queen Square Chambers