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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Andrew Axon
Parklane Plowden
His laser-focused attention to detail and fantastic advocacy and negotiation skills make him a major legal force. A go-to counsel for the most serious brain injury cases.’
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Toby Coupe
Kings Chambers
Toby is a real star; he has exceptional judgement, technical skills and attention to detail.'
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Stephen Friday
Parklane Plowden
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Jim Hester
Parklane Plowden
Jim is always extremely thorough and methodical. His advice and advocacy has great clarity - an ideal advocate when the devil is in the detail. He also has an assured manner which instils confidence but does not intimidate clients or instructing solicitors.'
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Elizabeth Hodgson
Parklane Plowden
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Pankaj Madan
Exchange Chambers
Pankaj is the go-to junior for brain injury PI cases. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the medicine and relevant law for subtle and catastrophic injury cases, but his outstanding skills lie in the areas of strategy, his 'bedside manner' and above all, sound judgement.'
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James Murphy
Parklane Plowden
He builds a strong rapport with clients and always provides solid, accurate and detailed advice. James has the eye for detail but also is highly adept at seeing the bigger picture, often achieving brilliant settlements for clients.’
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Simon Ross
Exchange Chambers
A very forensic and methodical junior.'
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Daniel Edwards
Dere Street Barristers
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Paul Kirtley
Exchange Chambers
Paul is a very strong negotiator. He is wise and pragmatic, as well as being very good and perceptive with clients, who respect and value him.'
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James Robinson
Dere Street Barristers
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Steven Turner
Kings Chambers
A deft negotiator, who has the ability to quickly identify the nub of an issue and put forward his arguments with great force and clarity. He is also innovative and well used to thinking outside of the box.'
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Richard Copnall
Parklane Plowden
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Justin Crossley
Parklane Plowden
Justin is great with lay clients. He is an approachable barrister, and puts clients at ease. He has the ability to explain complex legal issues in an easily understood way. He has meticulous attention to detail.'
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Howard Elgot
Parklane Plowden
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Tom Nossiter
Parklane Plowden
Tom is patient, thorough, efficient and clear in his advice. An approachable junior.'
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Catherine Souter
Parklane Plowden
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Abigail Telford
Parklane Plowden
Abigail is always the smartest person in the room. She is an excellent personal injury barrister.'
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Elliot Kay
Kings Chambers
He is personable and gets on with people from all walks of life. His advocacy is outstanding. He can be lethal in cross-examination, and his preparation is second to none.'
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Hylton Armstrong
Parklane Plowden
He has a breadth and wealth of knowledge, and his cross examination of witnesses and experts is measured and calm.'
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Megan Crowther
Parklane Plowden
Megan is very assured in personal injury matters. Her advocacy is impeccable and she always inspires confidence both in conference and court settings.'
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Gordon Exall
Kings Chambers
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Corin Furness
Parklane Plowden
Corin has a forensic and inquiring mind. He is extremely experienced and really goes the extra mile, with great client care skills.'
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Stuart Jamieson
Parklane Plowden
Stuart's analytical skills are excellent and he hones into the key issues immediately. He is brilliant with clients and immediately puts them at their ease with his approachable manner.'
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Roger Quickfall
Parklane Plowden
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Robert Smith
St Paul’s Chambers