Personal injury

Personal injury - 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.

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Laura Begley
Deka Chambers
‘Laura is excellent at marshalling her brief. She provides clear, well thought out advice.’
1
James Bell
Temple Garden Chambers
‘James is very good at explaining complex issues to lay clients.’
1
Christian Du Cann
39 Essex Chambers
‘Christian is an extremely experienced and skilled barrister. He has great compassion for his clients.'
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Bernard Doherty
39 Essex Chambers
‘He is utterly brilliant. An unflappable junior who brings a sense of calmness in even the most testing situations.’
1
Lee Evans
Farrar’s Building
‘Lee is a persuasive and compelling advocate with a deceptively relaxed style, which proves very effective.’
1
Shaun Ferris
Crown Office Chambers
‘Shaun is a very skilled negotiator and advocate. He has the ability to get straight to the important factors of any highly complex case and he gives excellent, pragmatic advice.’  
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Jeremy Ford
Deka Chambers
‘Jeremy is excellent with clients and makes them feel at ease.'
1
Catherine Foster
Crown Office Chambers
‘She has a great eye for detail and a fantastic grip on the evidence. A go to junior.’
1
Marcus Grant
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Marcus gives his all to each case. He shows a forensic mastery of the details of the medical aspects of the case.’
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Roger Harris
2 Temple Gardens
‘Roger is an excellent cross-examiner.’
1
Paul Higgins
Crown Office Chambers
‘Very eloquent in court, puts forward extremely persuasive and powerful arguments, and thinks swiftly on his feet.’
1
Katherine Howells
Old Square Chambers
‘Katherine is meticulous and forensic in her approach to expert evidence.'
1
Daniel Lawson
Cloisters
1
Justin Levinson
1 Crown Office Row
1
Christopher Russell
2 Temple Gardens
highly analytical mind.’
1
Bruce Silvester
Deka Chambers
‘Bruce posses a deep understanding of personal injury law and easily navigates intricate medical and legal details.'
1
A. John Williams
Crown Office Chambers
 'John's advocacy style is exemplary. His calm demeanour and delivery combined with meticulous preparation are highly regarded by the judiciary.'
2
Aliyah Akram
Outer Temple Chambers
‘An extremely bright junior with a sharp legal mind.’
2
Simon Brindle
Deka Chambers
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Sadie Crapper
39 Essex Chambers
‘Sadie is a fierce advocate and negotiator. She is always meticulously prepared for conferences, settlement meetings and hearings.'
2
Romilly Cummerson
39 Essex Chambers
‘Romilly is wonderful with clients and they really trust her. She articulates her advice like few others.’
2
Ian Denham
Outer Temple Chambers
‘A highly experienced and capable barrister.’
2
Jim Duffy
1 Crown Office Row
‘Jim gives very pragmatic and realistic advice. He is very responsive which is extremely helpful when running complex matters.'
2
Stephen Glynn
Deka Chambers
‘Stephen is very analytical. He understands the complex issues in play and is not afraid to make big calls to ensure the best service is provided to the client.'
2
Richard Gregory
42BR Barristers
‘He is very detailed and considered in his advice. His paperwork is excellent.'
2
Peter Houghton
Crown Office Chambers
‘Peter is robust on his feet and a persuasive advocate.’
2
Harry Lambert
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Harry is a very bright junior.'
2
James Laughland
Temple Garden Chambers
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Alexander Macpherson
Crown Office Chambers
‘A consummate professional and a strong negotiator.'
2
Scott Matthewson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘A heavyweight junior. His advocacy skills are second to none.’
2
Meghann McTague
2 Temple Gardens
‘Meghann is an exceptionally clear and strategic thinker. Her written advocacy is precise and persuasive.'
2
Colm Nugent
Gatehouse Chambers
'Colm is hugely experienced and extremely tactical.  He also has a great rapport with clients.'
2
Lionel Stride
Temple Garden Chambers
‘An excellent barrister with fantastic analytical skills.’
2
Harry Trusted
2 Temple Gardens
‘Harry’s advocacy is clear and focused.’
2
Richard Wilkinson
Temple Garden Chambers
‘His instincts are excellent.’
2
Gemma Witherington
Crown Office Chambers
‘Gemma is an excellent barrister.  She is extremely knowledgeable and provides very clear and concise advice.'
3
Helen Bell
2 Temple Gardens
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Geoffrey Brown
39 Essex Chambers
‘Geoffrey is diligent, and has a serene manner.'
3
Tamar Burton
Cloisters
‘Very bright and tenacious. She’s a real star.’
3
Daniel Clarke
Outer Temple Chambers
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Jamie Clarke
Crown Office Chambers
‘He has an excellent knowledge of complex disease litigation.'
3
Adam Dawson
Deka Chambers
‘He is a great communicator.'
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Quintin Fraser
39 Essex Chambers
‘Good on the detail and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and be completely on top of the papers.’
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Peter Freeman
Temple Garden Chambers
‘He is always fully prepared and is a very talented advocate.’
3
Richard Furniss
42BR Barristers
‘Richard is a very bright and able barrister. He has great insight into how a claim will look before a judge and as a result provides consistently clear, practical and realistic advice.'
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Perrin Gibbons
Deka Chambers
‘Perrin is a confident, decisive barrister who stands out for the clarity and conviction of her advice.'
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Bruno Gil
Old Square Chambers
‘Bruno is meticulous in his preparation, and he is able to explain complex legal matters and medical evidence to clients in a clear and uncomplicated manner.’
3
John Greenbourne
Crown Office Chambers
‘Amazing attention to detail that ensures that at every stage the claim is fully prepared. Extremely approachable and helpful.'
3
Anna Hughes
2 Temple Gardens
‘Anna is brilliant: intelligent and personable, and a real firebrand in the courtroom.’
3
Henry Morton Jack
2 Temple Gardens
‘He is a brilliant barrister on his feet.’
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Anastasia Karseras
2 Temple Gardens
‘Anastasia excels at delving into the intricacies of a case and clarifying the key issues, but her true strength shines during cross-examination at trial.'
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Paul Kilcoyne
Temple Garden Chambers
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Alistair Mackenzie
2 Temple Gardens
‘Alistair stands out for his depth of technical knowledge in cross border claims.'
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John Meredith-Hardy
Farrar’s Building
‘The level of detail he goes to is unsurpassed.’
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Scarlett Milligan
39 Essex Chambers
‘Scarlett is an all round fantastic advocate and person who brings exceptional advice to the table.’
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Iain O’Donnell
1 Crown Office Row
‘He is a very talented negotiator and advocate.’
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Patrick Sadd
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Patrick is fantastic with lay clients and experts and is able to tease out complex medical issues and find a way through even the most challenging cases.'
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Adam Samuel
Old Square Chambers
‘Adam has a very sharp intellect and is brilliant with clients. He grasps the issues quickly and put the opposition on the back foot.'
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Hannah Saxena
Farrar’s Building
‘Hannah is tough but fair and has a straightforward, open style which judges enjoy. She is a strong advocate.'
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Shahram Sharghy
1 Crown Office Row
‘Shahram has an excellent client manner, and often puts people at ease immediately. His advice is succinct and he gets to the issue at hand quickly.’
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Andrew Spencer
Deka Chambers
‘Andrew has an incredible attention to detail and analytical ability.’
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Christopher Stephenson
Deka Chambers
‘He is exceptionally good with clients, being sensitive to their needs and circumstances. He is an excellent advocate.’
3
Andrew Wille
Farrar’s Building
‘An intelligent and thoughtful barrister who always gets to grips with a case swiftly and has a charming manner.’
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Andrew Young
3 Hare Court
 
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Will Young
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Will is diligent, thorough and well prepared.  He has a great eye for detail alongside considering the bigger picture.'
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James Aldridge
Outer Temple Chambers
‘James is a dream to work with.  He is focused and committed to every client, making them feel immediately confident in his abilities.’
4
Andrew Arentsen
Farrar’s Building
‘Andrew is quick and thorough; clear and concise in conference; and excellent on his feet.’
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Lorna Badham
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Lorna is extremely personable and has an easy rapport with clients. She is someone who is prepared to take a risk.'
4
Tom Bourne-Arton
Farrar’s Building
‘Tom is sharp and astute. He is highly approachable and his attention to detail is second to none.’
4
James Byrne
Deka Chambers
‘A junior who demonstrates willingness to take on difficult cases.’
4
Benjamin Casey
Temple Garden Chambers
Ben is an impressive advocate.’
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Suzanne Chalmers
Crown Office Chambers
‘She is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Her eye for detail is impressive.'
4
Camilla Church
39 Essex Chambers
‘A bright and robust barrister.’
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Thomas Collins
Deka Chambers
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Emma Corkill
39 Essex Chambers
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Jeremy Crowther
Deka Chambers
‘Jeremy has excellent client care skills. His advocacy is exceptional, prepared with diligence and delivered in a clear and methodical manner.’
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Robert Cumming
2 Temple Gardens
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Brian Cummins
Old Square Chambers
‘He is exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of personal injury, and has an excellent bedside manner with clients.'
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Robert Dickason
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Rob is a towering figure at the personal injury Bar. If you have Rob acting for you, you are very lucky indeed.’
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Lisa Dobie
Deka Chambers
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Christopher Edwards
Old Square Chambers
‘He is tactically astute and really good with clients.’
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Laura Elfield
Deka Chambers
‘She is great with clients.’
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Paul Erdunast
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Paul demonstrates great attention to detail.’
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Emma-Louise Fenelon
1 Crown Office Row
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Alexander Glassbrook
Temple Garden Chambers
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David Haines
Outer Temple Chambers
‘David has very detailed legal knowledge and is a safe pair of hands.’
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Jack Harding
Deka Chambers
‘He's as sharp as a tack.’
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James Hawkins
3 Hare Court
‘James has exceptional attention to detail. His wealth of knowledge ensures he is able to distil the legal issues and provide clear and comprehensive advice.’
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Joshua Hedgman
Farrar’s Building
‘Joshua always goes above and beyond.’
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Roger Hiorns
Deka Chambers
'A junior barrister with great experience in the personal injury arena.'
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Rory Holmes
Crown Office Chambers
‘Rory is good at seeing the bigger picture in cases.'
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Abigail Holt
Garden Court Chambers
‘An outstanding barrister who combines intellectual rigour with practical insight, bringing clarity and precision to any case.’
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Robert Horner
Deka Chambers
fierce and meticulous, and great at navigating difficult liability cases.’
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Edward Hutchin
Temple Garden Chambers
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Vaughan Jacob
39 Essex Chambers
‘Vaughan is an outstanding barrister. He goes the extra mile to provide his advice in a prompt fashion which is clear, straightforward  and practical.'
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Anthony Johnson
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Anthony's analytical grasp of the facts puts clients at ease.'
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Samantha Jones
39 Essex Chambers
‘Sam's written advice is always clear and to-the-point. Her advocacy is elegant.'
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Mark Lomas
3PB
‘He is exceptionally thorough and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of personal injury law.’  
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Jack Macaulay
Crown Office Chambers
‘Jack is very personable and has a keen eye for detail.’
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Paul McGrath
Temple Garden Chambers
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Andrew Morse
Farrar’s Building
‘He is very good with anxious and nervous clients.’
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Jasmine Murphy
Gatehouse Chambers
‘She demonstrates detailed, forensic analysis of evidence, which is then clearly explained.’
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Francesca O’Neill
Deka Chambers
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Johnathan Payne
Deka Chambers
‘Johnathan is extraordinarily user friendly.’
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Angus Piper
Deka Chambers
 
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Helen Pooley
Deka Chambers
‘Helen is a highly intelligent and empathetic advocate. She has excellent communication skills with vulnerable clients.'
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Esther Pounder
Deka Chambers
‘Esther is thorough with her advice.’
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Frederick Powell
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He is fiercely smart and thoughtful, and cares about his clients.’
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James Pretsell
Farrar’s Building
‘He is clearly bright, a good advocate, gets to grips with the main issues in a case quickly and has a very calm manner.'
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Angela Rainey
39 Essex Chambers
 
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Hugh Rimmer
Deka Chambers
‘Very easy going and client friendly.'
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David Rivers
Old Square Chambers
‘David is excellent at negotiating, and is alert to the crucial elements of the case.'
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Dan Saxby
3 Hare Court
‘He is a simply superb advocate and tactician.'
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Tim Sharpe
Temple Garden Chambers
‘He builds rapport to ensure effective and comfortable communication.’
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Charlie Sparling
Old Square Chambers
‘Charlie is clever and charming. He is extremely astute and tactical.'
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Olinga Tahzib
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Thorough, meticulous, efficient, very accommodating and sensitive to vulnerable clients.'
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Gurion Taussig
Deka Chambers
‘A tenacious advocate who scrutinises the evidence. He can hold his own against silks.’
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Holly Tibbitts
Deka Chambers
‘Holly has great attention to detail and good negotiation skills.’
4
Nadia Whittaker
Crown Office Chambers
‘Nadia is amazing. Her advocacy and negotiation skills are excellent.’
4
Asela Wijeyaratne
3 Hare Court
‘Asela can tackle legally complex matters to advise clients in a warm and engaging manner.’
4
Amelia Williams
1 Crown Office Row
 
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Max Archer
XXIV Old Buildings
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Katie Ayres
Crown Office Chambers
 
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Sophie Beesley
Old Square Chambers
‘Sophie provides practical advice which progresses matters. She has excellent client care skills.’
5
Andrew Bershadski
2 Temple Gardens
‘Andrew is an exceptionally gifted barrister.’
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Nick Blake
Farrar’s Building
‘He builds excellent rapport with clients. His work is always timely, considered and detailed.’
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Kate Boakes
Matrix Chambers
‘Kate is a stand-out litigator. She is very pleasant and clients warm to her.’
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Stuart Brady
Farrar’s Building
‘Approachable, responsive and helpful.'
5
John Brown
Farrar’s Building
‘John's knowledge and confidence before the court, clients and witnesses serves to get results.’
5
Andrew Buchan
Cloisters
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Ian Clarke
Deka Chambers
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Howard Cohen
Farrar’s Building
‘Howard always provides cogent advice.’
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Carwyn Cox
Farrar’s Building
‘Carwyn very quickly identifies the key issues in a matter and readily assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s position.  His drafting is clear, detailed and persuasive.’
5
Thomas Crockett
Hailsham Chambers
‘A well prepared and thorough advocate.'
5
Charles Curtis
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Charles thinks quickly on his feet and is very persuasive when putting arguments to a judge.’
5
George Davies
42BR Barristers
5
Huw Davies
Farrar’s Building
‘Very good on his feet. Very eloquent and persuasive.’
5
Ella Davis
Deka Chambers
5
William Dean
Deka Chambers
 
5
Tom Fairclough
2 Temple Gardens
‘Tom is very knowledgeable. He has great attention to detail and explains complex concepts clearly.'
5
Laura Giachardi
42BR Barristers
‘Laura is an exceptional barrister. Her cross-examination skills are wonderful.'
5
Jack Harris
2 Temple Gardens
‘Jack is a very thorough and thoughtful advocate who always brings common sense and good judgement to any case.'
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Rosanna Hellebronth
Crown Office Chambers
‘A tenacious and persuasive advocate, who leave no stone unturned.'
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Emma-Jane Hobbs
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Emma-Jane is a strong advocate, and she is great at developing client rapport.'
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Jack Holborn
39 Essex Chambers
‘Jack is a dedicated, hard-working advocate. He is able to read the judges and court well and tailors his submissions appropriately.’
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Simon Hughes
Farrar’s Building
 
5
Christopher Johnson
Doughty Street Chambers
5
Cyrus Katrak
Deka Chambers
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Christopher Kemp
Outer Temple Chambers
5
Kara Loraine
Old Square Chambers
5
Chesca Lord
Cloisters
‘Chesca has a huge grasp of quantum. She’s very bright and always well prepared.’
5
Frederick Lyon
Farrar’s Building
‘He is a very effective advocate, calm under pressure and incisive in his questioning.’
5
Michelle Marnham
3PB
‘She is an excellent communicator, as well as pragmatic and sympathetic with clients.’
5
Alison McCormick
Outer Temple Chambers
5
Gaurang Naik
Deka Chambers
‘Gaurang has great experience in personal injury law. He is dedicated, decisive and knowledgeable, with a warm and reassuring style.’
5
Daniel Neill
Old Square Chambers
'Daniel provides robust and pragmatic advice on complex procedural issues.'
5
Linda Nelson
Deka Chambers
Linda is a highly diligent and thoughtful barrister, with a particular strength in navigating complex medical issues.’
5
Simon O’Dwyer
Crown Office Chambers
‘Simon is a reliable and thoughtful barrister. He approaches each matter with care and precision.’
5
Helen Pagett
Crown Office Chambers
 
5
Andrew Peebles
Farrar’s Building
 
5
James Plant
Farrar’s Building
‘James is extremely knowledgeable, quick thinking on his feet, personable and friendly.’
5
James Purnell
Henderson Chambers
‘James is a very experienced advocate and a safe pair of hands for complex personal injury claims.'
5
Michael Rapp
Temple Garden Chambers
‘Michael is an excellent tactician. He is personable and sensitive to the varying needs of clients.'
5
David Roderick
Farrar’s Building
‘A robust advocate with a keen appreciation of what clients require.'
5
Benedict Rodgers
Deka Chambers
5
Jake Rowley
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Jake is a strong advocate with the ability to make witnesses feel comfortable.’
5
Dominic Ruck Keene
1 Crown Office Row
‘A fantastic trial advocate.'
5
John Schmitt
Deka Chambers
‘John is a tenacious junior.’
5
Henry Slack
Gatehouse Chambers
5
Dominique Smith
Deka Chambers
‘Dominique formulates her arguments concisely and delivers them powerfully, but with that measure of restraint that means she never presents as antagonistic.’
5
Michael Standing
39 Essex Chambers
‘Michael is forthright and responsive.’
5
Simon Trigger
Deka Chambers
‘Simon is very easy to deal with and technically brilliant. He is truly excellent.’
5
Victoria Webb
Old Square Chambers
‘Victoria gives practical, clear advice and fights hard in court.’
5
Richard Wheeler 
3PB
‘Richard has a keen eye for detail and a good strategic approach.’
5
David R White
Temple Garden Chambers
‘He is very analytical and sees the bigger issues straight away.’
5
John William McDonald
2 Temple Gardens
5
Helen Wolstenholme
2 Temple Gardens
s a measured and thoughtful advocate. She has exquisite command of detail.’
5
Thomas Wood
42BR Barristers
‘A reliable junior who provides easy to understand advice for the claimant.’

Personal injury - Rising Stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Thomas Beamont
1 Crown Office Row
‘He is incredibly balanced in his views. A very impressive junior.'
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Darragh Coffey
1 Crown Office Row
‘Darragh is a fierce negotiator.’
1
Carin Hunt
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Carin leaves no stone unturned. She is fearless.'
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Anirudh Mandagere
Deka Chambers
‘Always comes well prepared to the fight.'
1
Paige Mason-Thom
2 Temple Gardens
‘Paige is extremely responsive and very easy to work with.'
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Benjamin Phelps
2 Temple Gardens
‘He understands the issues and gives concise and understandable opinions.’
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Henk Soede
Crown Office Chambers
'A junior who is able to deal with the complex of instructions, leaving no stone unturned.'
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Eloise Turnnidge
3PB
‘Eloise is friendly and approachable, and she deals with clients in a manner that makes them feel at ease. Her advice is invaluable.’
1
Thomas Yarrow
Deka Chambers
‘Very sharp, with fantastic attention to detail.’