Personal injury

Leading Silks
2023 Silks
2025 Silks
2024 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 Audland KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘No nonsense clear advice on complex issues, his friendly client focused approach. Outstanding both on his feet and in complex lengthy legal documents, able to maintain and persuade forceful positions and arguments.’

Charles Bagot KC

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Charles has developed into a leader in his field. He has all the attributes you want to see in a barrister. It is not just that he knows the law but you accept his advice because it comes from someone with such authority. He is charming but tough. He is efficient and approachable.’

39 Essex Chambers

‘Neil is able to advise on complex high value cases in a way that clients can understand. His written work is succinct and of the highest calibre.’

Benjamin Browne KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘His skills as a trial advocate are second to none. He is extremely bright and runs rings around any expert. Judges trust his submissions and he is a master tactician.’

Simon Browne KC

12 King's Bench Walk

‘A team player who uses all the strengths of the team, whether experts, solicitors and clients themselves.’

Charles Dougherty KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘An exceptional barrister with specialist expertise in conflict of laws.’

Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC

1 Crown Office Row

‘Vast experience and gravitas in negotiations'

Stephen Killalea KC

‘Superb in every respect. Wonderful trial advocate, excellent with clients, dogged and determined, will fight tooth and nail for his clients.’

William Latimer-Sayer KC

‘Excellent eye for detail and a very good manner with clients. He is incredibly approachable, hugely bright and highly knowledgeable.'

'Jacob is the most diligent barrister in the industry, who will never let his clients down. He brings total confidence to the legal team. He is remarkably comprehensive, while remaining pragmatic and efficient. His analysis of expert evidence and grasp of complex issues is second to none.'

Simeon Maskrey KC

ability to analyse, breakdown into constitute parts and identify the most tactically astute avenue through complex accident circumstances.’

Gerard McDermott KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘He is simply excellent on his feet. Solicitors appreciate his ability to try to think what a judge will make of evidence. He is not afraid of making big decisions - everyone trusts that those calls will be right.’

Crown Office Chambers

‘Robust and clever advocate; first class analysis of complex claims and produces advice which is clear and concise; excellent with clients.’

Michael Rawlinson KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Michael is a suberb KC. down to earth and great with clients with a razor sharp mind. Someone you need in your team.’

Steven Snowden KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘A solid advocate who prepares well and conducts himself professionally and pleasantly.’

‘Brilliant advocate both in court and at appellant level. Two brains. Clients like him. Currently the premier appellate advocate.’

Stephen Worthington KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Superb attention to detail, very practical and down to earth. Absolutely excellent at mediations and settlement meetings.’

Matthew Chapman KC

‘Matt can offer solutions to complicated matters, or arguments where solutions are not possible. He is excellent in a JSM, keeping his cards close to his chest, and making concessions when necessary.’

Old Square Chambers

‘Ben brings with him a wealth of experience and analytical approach to complex brain injury claims.’

Charlie Cory-Wright KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘Charlie is hugely experienced, excellent at client handling and and a fine advocate.’

James Counsell KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘James is fantastic. Meticulous analysis, superb with clients and a terrific advocate. Incredibly helpful and nice to deal with.’

Sarah Crowther KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Her knowledge of cross border issues that arise in personal injury litigation is excellent. She has a strong handle on complex legal and medical issues.’

Andrew Davis KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘Andrew is a powerhouse of a KC, with everything you expect and more. His attention to detail is second to none and he has a manner that puts clients, witnesses and experts at ease in conference.’

Robert Glancy KC

‘Robert is simply superb. Always puts clients at ease and always exceptionally prepared- a true safe pair of hands for the most complex of cases and a truly magnificent advocate.’

Nina Goolamali KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘Very approachable, calm, and skilful. Always constructive and pragmatic. Knows her stuff, lovely to deal with and unflappable.’

Michael Kent KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘He is excellent. He is hugely experienced, remains claim at all times. He is tactically superb, intelligent and is always one step ahead of his opponents.’

Marie Louise Kinsler KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘Commercial. Good analysis of cases. Nice to work with and supportive at the key times.’

Stuart McKechnie KC

‘Stuart is a dream to work with. He is utterly committed to each and every case he takes on. His preparation for each and every case is astonishing and he helps add value in all cases.’

Dominic Nolan KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘He understands the issues in a case and takes a good commercial view. A fierce negotiator who gets the best for clients .’

Derek O’Sullivan KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘Formidable at cross examination and very sensible.’

Julian Picton KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘In terms of his knowledge and experience in the injury field, Julian is one of the most helpful, approachable and amenable barristers, let alone KCs, that instructing solicitors have ever worked with.’

Old Square Chambers

Paul Russell KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Paul's level of detail and understanding of his case are fantastic. He is very clever and meticulous. He is a very effective advocate and respected by both claimant and defendant lawyers.’

Harry Steinberg KC

Outer Temple Chambers

'Harry is excellent on his feet. A robust advocate with conviction in his advice. You certainly want him in your corner; he always delivers.'

Howard Stevens KC

Howard knows all there is to know about personal injury claims, including those with a cross border element. He is absolutely meticulous in his preparation and often contributes ideas to the team which are innovative and often very effective.’

Andrew Warnock KC

‘Attention to detail, calm and measured responses, incisive cross examination taking into account vulnerabilities of parties and witnesses, excellent knowledge of complex legal issues.’

Henry Witcomb KC

1 Crown Office Row

‘Henry is unparalleled.’

Susan Rodway KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘Very good team player, not afraid of a fight or pushing the boundaries, will take on and pursue to trial difficult cases.'

Dominic Adamson KC

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Dominic is an astute, technical and highly skilled advocate who manages to bring his own sense of purpose to the claims he works on. He has excellent client care skills and takes control of difficult situations with a view to balancing interests.'

‘He is an excellent advocate, and a sensible and reasonable opponent.’

Alexander Antelme KC

Crown Office Chambers

Temple Garden Chambers

‘James is impressiely on top of detailed and tricky expert evidence. He is skilfull and realistic in negotiations.’

Edward Bishop KC

‘Totally unflappable and highly intelligent.’

Patrick Blakesley KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘Patrick is hugely knowledgeable when it comes to motor coverage matters but his expertise does not end there. He provides comprehensive but easy to follow advice with great attention to detail.’

Katherine Deal KC

‘Katherine is stellar – she is responsive, practical and brilliant on her feet.’

‘Steven is a pleasure to work with and is a go-to barrister for sexual abuse claims. He is a leading expert in this area and navigates complex cases with sensitivity and skill.’

Emily Formby KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘She is very able and gets to the nub of the issue quickly. She is very knowledgeable and a skilled advocate.’

Robert Kellar KC

1 Crown Office Row

‘Robert is an experienced and able lawyer. He has good strategic and tactical skills and is a robust negotiator.’

Christopher Kennedy KC

Crown Office Chambers

‘Careful analysis of evidence, detailed and comprehensive preparation of pleadings, and helpful contribution to general strategy with particular keen appreciation for commercial considerations.’

Giles Mooney KC

‘Giles is a great in court and fantastic with clients. His cross-examination is hugely effective and gets results.'

‘Never fails to get right to the issues in a case. Very good on paper as well as in conference and in court. Always content to roll up his sleeves such that you feel he is truly invested in the matter. Inspires huge confidence with clients.’

Nathan Tavares KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Excellent knowledge and tactical skills for dealing with catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases.’

39 Essex Chambers

‘James is willing to take a risk and act on cases with difficult liability issues. Technically he is very strong.’

Adam Weitzman KC

‘He is able to deal with the most complex of cases. He does not shy away from a fight. He is also prepared to push the boundaries.’

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Able to get to the heart of a case, no matter how complex, and determined to fight for the best outcome.’

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Eliot is a joy to work with. He is unfailingly kind and patient in his approach. He works incredibly hard and, although modest, is fiercely intelligent. His style as an advocate is excellent. He is widely held in high regard.’

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Henry Pitchers KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Henry is excellent, very well informed, takes a practical approach. His advocacy skills are exemplary with a charm that wins over hearts and minds.

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David Tyack KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘A superb advocate - brilliantly well-organised and hard working.’

2 Temple Gardens

'Rehana has an incredible attention to detail and is phenomenally bright but also great to work with and a real team player.'

2 Temple Gardens

'Lucy has a wonderful eye for detail. She is extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. An excellent barrister with exceptional advocacy skills. '

Judith Ayling KC

39 Essex Chambers

Assured; hard-working and well prepared; extremely thorough.'

Marcus Dignum KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Marcus is a formidable courtroom advocate. He is a sensible and pragmatic negotiator.’

Joel Donovan KC

‘Joel is a hugely personable experienced barrister. He is clear and well liked and trusted by clients.’

William Featherby KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

Jonathan Hand KC

Outer Temple Chambers

‘His knowledge, expertise and advocacy skills are exceptional. He is also hugely approachable and fantastic with clients, putting them at ease and explaining things thoroughly but in a straight forward manner.’

Andrew Hogarth KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

Laura Johnson KC

‘Laura has an incredible legal knowledge of her subject area which she astutely applies to some of the most complex personal injury cases that she is instructed on.’

William Norris KC

39 Essex Chambers

Howard Palmer KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘His skills as a trial advocate are second to none. Judges trust his submissions and he is a master tactician.’

Matthew Phillips KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Prashant Popat KC

Henderson Chambers

Martin Porter KC

2 Temple Gardens

‘His advocacy in the court room is superb; he makes the art of advancing difficult submissions look easy and elegant.'

Patrick Vincent KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Patrick is super intelligent and super smooth with his submissions. He has an endearing quality of being able to make the most complex of legal issues appear to be a matter of common sense.’

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Christopher has a sharp legal mind and real gravitas in the field of catastrophic injury claims.’

Angus Withington KC

Henderson Chambers

‘He is technically brilliant and very knowledgeable. He is excellent with clients from all walks of life and his advice is always clear and straightforward.’

Charles Woodhouse KC

Old Square Chambers

‘First class advocacy skills as one would expect at this level. Takes control of the room and is very persuasive achieving excellent outcomes. Superb client care.’

2023 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.

2 Temple Gardens

‘Niazi is a very accomplished advocate, who is both persuasive and always very well prepared'

Nicola Greaney KC

39 Essex Chambers

‘Nicola is calm, highly intelligent, excellent with people and has super judgement.’

Sarah Prager KC

‘A formidable barrister. Incredibly knowledgeable. Not afraid to take on difficult cases. Excellent with clients.’

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘Andrew\'s greatest strength in my view is his phenomenal grasp of the law: substantive and procedural. He has an incredibly detailed knowledge of each area in which he specialises.’

Richard Baker KC

‘Excellent client care, understanding complex issues, conferences with experts, negotiations with Defendants in JSM, strong advocacy during court hearings.’

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.

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Ben’s enthusiasm and drive to get best results is impressive. He has a great manner with clients, experts, opponents and in court and is willing to put whatever time is needed into a case to get the best outcome.’

John-Paul Swoboda KC

12 King’s Bench Walk

‘John-Paul has a real eye for detail. He is exceptionally detailed in his advice and very good with clients. He is outstanding on his feet and a go to junior for almost all case types.’

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.

‘He is an excellent advocate, and a sensible and reasonable opponent.’

Colin Thomann KC

39 Essex Chambers

Colin is phenomenally hard working, has a colossal intellect, good judgment and is a true team player.'