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Cloisters are ‘a top set’ for ‘high-value’ personal injury work, with notable strength in catastrophic injury claims arising from road traffic accidents. William Latimer-Sayer KC continues to be an expert in this area, leading Chesca Lord – a quantum specialist – on a number of complex claims including a case in which the claimant, at 13 years old, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury following a road collision, securing interim payments as the claim continues. Andrew Buchan has particular expertise regarding occupational stress claims; Tamar Burton specialises in the assessment of damages.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Cloisters are a top set in respect of high-value Personal Injury work.'
  • 'Cloisters are a brilliant set, friendly, engaging and efficient.'
  • 'The clerks are always helpful and organised.'
  • 'The Clerks consistently provide a very high level of service. Glenn Hudson and Mark Skipp are great to work with' 
  • 'Very good and efficient clerking.'
  • 'One of the leading sets in this area.'
  • 'Cloisters are always great for responsive organised work management.'
  • 'Good experience of personal injury/employment cross-over work.'

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.

1

William Latimer-Sayer

Hall of fameCloisters

‘William can be counted on to add substantial value to every claim through his superlative knowledge and meticulous attention to detail.'

4

Joel Donovan

Hall of fameCloisters

'Joel has a talent for cutting through the complexities of a case and making the picture appear clear and straightforward.'

Juniors

Personal injury - Leading Juniors

5

Chesca Lord

Cloisters

 ‘Chesca is excellent for quantum PI quantification work. Her attention to detail and novel points for pushing the boundaries for valuing claims is brilliant. '

Personal injury - Leading Juniors

5

Chesca Lord

Cloisters

 ‘Chesca is excellent for quantum PI quantification work. Her attention to detail and novel points for pushing the boundaries for valuing claims is brilliant. '