Clinical negligence

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.

Simon Fox KC
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Simon Fox KC

Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Dr. Fox is an incredibly approachable, helpful, and insightful barrister. His background in medicine means that he fully understands the medical issues and is able to discuss complex issues with our clinical negligence experts. He is also extremely good at distilling these complex medical issues and explaining them to clients in a straightforward and accessible way. He is always happy to assist by telephone, email, or in person, and his friendly, approachable manner puts our clients at ease in what can be very difficult and sometimes traumatizing matters. I would not hesitate to recommend him as counsel.
Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC
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Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC

1 Crown Office Row
Lizanne is a powerhouse and a legend in the field. Obsessive about improving the lives of children and adults who have suffered catastrophic injury as a result of negligence, Lizanne always finds solutions in some of the most difficult and complicated cases. Her fierce intelligence, unparalleled experience, tenacity, boundless energy, and constructive and pragmatic approach result in life-changing settlements. She is a formidable and fearless advocate. It is both an education and a joy to work with Lizanne, who is incredibly down to earth, approachable, supportive, and responsive.
Robin Oppenheim KC
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Robin Oppenheim KC

Doughty Street Chambers
A formidable barrister with a huge intellect but great with clients, calm and supportive. Vastly experienced and knowledgeable, with a fantastic attention to detail.
Hugh Preston KC
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Hugh Preston KC

7BR
I have consistently found Hugh Preston KC to be excellent to work with. He brings a high level of expertise to complex clinical negligence matters and demonstrates a clear depth of experience in handling challenging and nuanced issues. His approach to clients is particularly commendable. He is supportive, approachable, and able to communicate complex legal and medical points in a clear and reassuring way, which puts clients at ease and fosters strong working relationships. In addition, Hugh is collaborative and responsive, making him a valued part of the team on demanding cases. His practical insight and sound judgment contribute significantly to progressing matters efficiently and achieving positive outcomes. I would not hesitate to recommend him and greatly value the contribution he makes to our cases.
Emily Formby KC
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Emily Formby KC

39 Essex Chambers
Emily is a formidable clinical negligence silk with a first-rate analytical mind and exceptional attention to detail. She cuts through highly complex medical and legal issues with ease and provides advice that is both incisive and commercially realistic. She is especially strong in catastrophic injury and fatal claims, where her depth of experience and ability to manage large expert teams really stand out. Clients trust her judgment implicitly, and she combines persuasive advocacy with warmth, empathy, and excellent leadership on demanding litigation.
Robert Glancy KC
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Robert Glancy KC

Devereux
Robert is an exceptionally experienced and thorough barrister. His particular strength is his ability to master complex issues and then present them in a clear, measured, and persuasive way. He has an excellent understanding of spinal cord injury and, importantly, of complex cases involving injuries arising from failures in the assessment, treatment, or management of mental health conditions. He understands the difficult issues that can arise in cases where an injury may have been avoided had appropriate mental health care been provided.
Julian Picton KC
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Julian Picton KC

Hailsham Chambers
Julian has a vast breadth and depth of legal knowledge, which, when combined with his practical approach and analytical reasoning, enables him to navigate the most complex issues with poise and confidence. His advocacy is second to none, and when observing him at hearings, you often feel like you are watching a relaxed conversation among friends rather than a legal argument about contested issues. He presents cases with composure and confidence in a way that appears effortless. Judges and opponents must agree, as his easy style leads to excellent results. He is highly regarded by experts, solicitors, and clients alike.
Rachel Vickers KC
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Rachel Vickers KC

Outer Temple Chambers
She is bright, engaged, and incredibly empathetic with clients. She is thorough and very detailed in her preparation. In negotiations, she inspires confidence in the quality of the advice she gives to the client. The care that she takes with her strategic planning in a case means that she is thinking ahead so that there are very few surprises as the case evolves. I like working with Rachel as she is very personable and helpful and always completes the work she is doing with great diligence.

2025 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.

Ben Bradley KC
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Ben Bradley KC

Outer Temple Chambers
At mediation, he is just excellent. He understands strategy, tactics, and the best general approach to the mediation process in order to maximize the chances of a settlement on good terms for his client. He is one of the most sophisticated counsels in terms of this. His depth of knowledge of procedure and the law in relation to clinical negligence cases is outstanding. He knows how adopting a collaborative, rather than confrontational, approach to the mediation and the opposing party gets the best results.

2026 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.