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John De Bono KC  KC

John De Bono KC KC

Position

John is highly sought after by both claimants and defendants. He is well known as a leading practitioner in clinical negligence. He also practises in personal injury, cases of sexual abuse, police law and judicial review. Described by clients cited in a previous edition of The Legal 500 as a “dream to work with”, he is highly regarded for his team approach, empathy and intelligence.

Career

Called 1995; Silk 2014; Gray’s Inn. Publications include: ‘Who foots the bill’, Solicitors Journal (SJ) (2003) Vol 147 No 39; ‘Damages for Care – local authority indemnities: Part 1’ Journal of Personal Injury Law (JPIL) (June 2002) Issue No 2; Damages for care – local authority indemnities: Part 2’ JPIL (December 2003); ‘Degrees of dependency’, New Law Journal (NLJ) (2003) Vol 152, No 7086.

Memberships

Professional Negligence Bar Association; Personal Injuries Bar Association.

Education

Downside School; Oriel College, Oxford (MA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology, 1st).

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

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John de Bono KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He is brilliant with clients. Grasps complex law and medicine with ease and is a formidable advocate.’