Jim Hester

Jim Hester is a barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers who specialises in Personal Injury, Civil Fraud, Clinical Negligence, Military Claims, Inquests & Fatal Accidents and Industrial Disease.

Having served for 10 years in the Royal Marines Commandos, retiring as a Major, Jim joined the Bar and Chambers with a wealth of practical experience which he brings to bear in his practice.

He practises in all areas of Personal Injury work, but specialises in the areas of industrial disease, clinical negligence, admiralty court claims and claims involving military personnel.  Jim is client-focused, and seeks to engage with his instructing solicitors to ensure the best possible outcome for the mutual client.  He acts routinely on the multi-track but also on fast-track cases.

Outside of Chambers, Jim is kept busy by a young family and triathlon training. He has recently completed 'IronMan UK' for the third time.

Bar Vocational Course, Northumbria University (Outstanding)

Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law (Distinction)

Chancery House Chambers Award for Best Overall BVC Student, Northumbria University

Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize, Middle Temple

Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple