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.

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Darryl Allen KC
Byrom Street Chambers
His command of the evidence combined with his engaging delivery and incisive cross-examination delivers excellent results.’
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Nicholas Braslavsky KC
Kings Chambers
A silk who is extremely clear in his advice to clients and very approachable. His experience shows during complex negotiations. His is responsive and practical in his approach to cases.'
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Sally Hatfield KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Sally has a great intellect and a pragmatic approach. She always gets to the nub of the issue without wasting time.'
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Winston Hunter KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Winston has many exceptional qualities. He is technically brilliant, has a wide breadth of knowledge and is very personable with clients.'
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Rhiannon Jones KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Rhiannon is exemplary at handling brain and spinal cases.'
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Christopher Melton KC
Byrom Street Chambers
A brilliant counsel. He has a huge wealth of experience and is an excellent negotiator, with great empathy for clients. Willing to take on and fight difficult cases.'
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Sarah Pritchard KC
Kings Chambers
Sarah is an exceptional advocate. She takes a strategic and practical approach to complex and sensitive matters. A very impressive silk.'
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James Rowley KC
Byrom Street Chambers
James is dazzling in consultation. An innovative thinker.'
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David Knifton KC
Exchange Chambers
A magnificent leader and a true heavyweight silk in the Northern Circuit. An exceptional tactician and strategist. He is sensational. Clients put their absolute trust in him.’
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Gerard Martin KC
Exchange Chambers
He is extremely experienced and balanced in his actions. He works extremely hard to put clients at ease and ensure that cases run as effectively and smoothly as possible.’
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Lauren Sutherland KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Lauren is exceptional with clients. She shows real empathy, understanding and time. She is a determined litigator and fights for justice.'
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Michael Redfern KC
St John’s Buildings
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Christopher Barnes KC
Exchange Chambers
A very strong silk. He is a tough negotiator and a fierce advocate. He is approachable, makes himself available, and has the ability to simplify the most complex matters.’
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Gerard McDermott KC
Kings Chambers
A true titan of the clinical negligence space. An utterly formidable barrister, eloquent and sympathetic to clients who absolutely adore him. He provides sophisticated, practical advice.'
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Helen Mulholland KC
Kings Chambers
Helen's ability to navigate complex medical and legal issues is exceptional. She is tactically excellent and can see a set of facts, visualise a path to winning a case and plead it concisely. Clients love her.'
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Mary Ruck KC
Byrom Street Chambers
She is a very analytical and thorough silk.'