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Simon Taylor KC
CloistersThe clinical negligence practitioners at Cloisters are noted as ‘strong advocates for severely injured and vulnerable’, offering expertise ’excellent expertise and breadth’. Simon Dyer KC demonstrates this with his broad expertise in high-value natal, cognitive injury and surgical claims, with significant expertise in asphyxia-induced brain damage during births, seen in his recent cases, including one settled for £18.5m. New silks Anna Beale KC and Sarah Fraser Butlin KC do a broad spectrum of high-value claims, with a special focus on complex causation claims, crossing over with expertise in separate but related fields such as inquests.
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Testimonials
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- 'Glen Hudson, senior clerk, is extremely helpful and understanding, and a great leader of the group. The junior clerks are always available and consistently helpful.'
- 'The clerks are responsive, helpful and friendly. They provide an excellent service.'
- 'William Parkhouse is a pleasure to deal with, very responsive and amenable.'
- 'Frankie Beale is excellent.'
- 'Strong set, focusing on high value complex cases.
- 'Strong advocates for severely injured and vulnerable.'
- 'Excellent expertise and breadth. '
- 'Cloisters is a first rate set with many excellent advocates. Undoubtably there is pool of talent there.'
Silks
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.
William Latimer-Sayer KC
Cloisters ‘William is a superb barrister. He has an excellent manner with clients. He is a real details person and always ensures no stone is unturned in seeking to maximise damages for his clients. He is a real team player and a delight to work with.'
2024 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.
Anna Beale KC
Cloisters ‘In negotiation at settlement meetings she strikes the right balance between being assertive and commanding, fighting to get the right result, but can also be pragmatic and always factors in the priorities of her client.’
Sarah Fraser Butlin KC
Cloisters ‘Very approachable; excellent on quantum issues; prepares cases thoroughly; her academic knowledge assists with her case work.’
Juniors
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.
Linda Jacobs
Cloisters ‘Linda works extremely hard and is very thorough. She is very good at dealing with complex aspects of schedules of loss. Her advocacy is very effective: she is calm when dealing with issues directly with her opponent and has a very good understanding of the issues and how they should be dealt with or resolved.'
Tamar Burton
Cloisters ‘Excellent junior counsel with exceptional attention to detail and impressive advocacy.’
Jennifer Danvers
Cloisters ‘Jennifer cuts to the chase decisively and accurately. She is a good decision-maker who steers cases very effectively.’
Hannah Godfrey
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Martyn McLeish
Cloisters ‘Martyn has a good eye for detail and is a strong advocate. He is excellent with clients and a top negotiator. He is very approachable and offers clear and helpful advice.’
Chesca Lord
Cloisters ‘Phenomenal forensic analysis of expert reports, particularly on quantum and an ability to retain details of the minutiae of cases, and to identify deficiencies in evidence.’