Clinical negligence

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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Hylton Armstrong

Parklane Plowden

An incredibly persuasive negotiator with a very personable approach.'

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Andrew Axon

Parklane Plowden

Andrew is a counsel of the highest calibre. He cuts through complex and highly technical medical issues to get straight to the heart of the case. He is tactically very astute, an excellent advocate, and fantastic with clients and experts.'

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Richard Copnall

Parklane Plowden

Richard is incredibly responsive and has a good understanding of the issues at hand and medical procedures when in conference with the experts.'

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Howard Elgot

Parklane Plowden

An extremely astute counsel who is quickly able to see the salient issues in the most difficult of claims. He has formidable cross-examination skills, and is always thoroughly prepared. A match for any KC.'

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Victoria Heyworth

Kings Chambers

Victoria is a skilled advocate. She has a calm and considered approach but also delivers her argument with sufficient force to capture and maintain the judge's attention. She is excellent at thinking on her feet.'

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Elizabeth Hodgson

Parklane Plowden

She is a sublime advocate who is able to readily adapt her approach to get to the nub of matter with ease.'

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Paul Kirtley

Exchange Chambers

He is an excellent negotiator with an eye to the practicalities and the human aspect of situations. A calm advocate.'

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Abigail Telford

Parklane Plowden

She has a formidable grasp of detail and regularly identifies points that can turn a claim around. A very insightful barrister, whose manner with clients is particularly helpful as she explains complicated areas of law with patience and compassion. Her advocacy is both forceful and helpful to the court. She is experienced beyond her years.'

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Tom Barclay-Semple

Parklane Plowden

Tom is an excellent tactician. He puts both clients and experts at ease, and always has a fantastic understanding of complex medical issues, largely down to his meticulous and forensic approach.'

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Leila Benyounes

Parklane Plowden

Leila has an excellent, tactical and pragmatic approach to litigation. She is wonderful with clients and puts them at ease.'

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Jasmine Chan

Kings Chambers

Jasmine is a very considered and detail-oriented barrister. She is always well-prepared and puts clients at ease.’

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Megan Crowther

Parklane Plowden

Megan is very knowledgeable and analytical, working beyond her call; she provides clear advice to instructing solicitors and clients. She has excellent client care skills - she handles distressing claim circumstances with care and professionalism.'

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Anna Datta

Parklane Plowden

A junior with a collaborative and diplomatic approach to clinical negligence cases.'

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Stephen Friday

Parklane Plowden

An impressive advocate who is able to put across arguments succinctly and persuasively.’

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Mike Hill

Parklane Plowden

Mike is a formidable negotiator, methodical and very knowledgeable on dental claims.'

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Stuart Jamieson

Parklane Plowden

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Ruwena Khan

Park Square Barristers

A powerful advocate.'

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Nicola Twine

Parklane Plowden

Nicola provides realistic and practical advice, and has a sound grasp of legal issues in this area.'