Personal injury

Philip Grundy

St John’s Buildings

Richard Norton

St John’s Buildings

Kane Simons

Deka Chambers

Matthew Stockwell

Very competent, great with clients, and forensic in cross-examination.

Andrew Ward

Andrew is very thorough indeed and never misses the points to argue. His knowledge of this area of law (MOD industrial injury claims) is second to none.

Elahe Youshani

18 St John Street Chambers

David Boyle

Deans Court Chambers

Zoe Earnshaw

Deans Court Chambers

James Hogg

Deans Court Chambers

James is incredibly detailed in his approach to all of his work. He prepares with great thoroughness and is forensic in the way in which he analyzes evidence. He is always prompt when responding to queries. He can be a very robust opponent but is also able to work collaboratively to extract the best outcome for insurer clients.

Brian McCluggage

Nine Chambers

Michael Smith

Deans Court Chambers

Michael is an excellent barrister for serious injury and clinically complex work. He combines calm, authoritative advocacy with very strong judgment, and he was particularly effective in distilling complex factual and medical issues into a clear and persuasive case strategy. He inspires confidence both within the legal team and with clients, and he is someone you want on a demanding, high-value matter. His main strengths are his advocacy, analytical clarity, and command of complex medical issues. He gets to the heart of the case quickly, identifies the points that really matter, and gives practical advice that is both legally sound and commercially realistic.

Matthew Snarr

Nine Chambers

Very thorough, analytical, and approachable - he is a good advocate with sound commercial judgment.

Michael Armstrong

Michael is a very impressive advocate. His manner is calm but assertive when necessary. His handling of witnesses is measured and confident. He is always excellently prepared for conferences, hearings, and trials and controls a courtroom with authority but with a pleasant demeanor. Michael has an impressive manner with police witnesses, balancing the need to be professional while also gaining their trust, which is vital in civil police claims where the officers' conduct and professionalism are being questioned.

Darrel Crilley

Byrom Street Chambers

Darrel is an outstanding barrister known for persuasive and tenacious advocacy and excellent advisory work, both written and in conference. He is routinely instructed on £1m+ cases and always delivers a stellar service. He is also very effective at JSMs and mediations.

Catherine Dent

Alice Dobbie

Exceptional legal knowledge, thorough preparation and attention to detail, analytical and strategic thinking, clear and persuasive communication, reliability, and responsiveness. Alice responds to instructions and/or follow-up inquiries extremely quickly.

Catherine Knowles

Catherine Knowles is an exceptionally strong barrister with a wealth of expertise, particularly in relation to military high-value and complex claims. Her attention to detail is outstanding. Her written advice is consistently clear, comprehensive, and well-reasoned, providing confidence in the strategic direction of a claim. I specifically instruct Catherine to deal with military claims, and her knowledge of the specific intricacies of such claims is impressive. Catherine is also approachable and generous with her time.

Fraser Lindsay

7 Harrington Street

Stuart McCracken

Stuart is an excellent barrister with first-rate attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and sound judgment. He is exceptionally well prepared and provides clear, practical advice. His client care skills are outstanding; he communicates with empathy and clarity and inspires confidence in clients and solicitors alike. He is approachable, responsive, and always a pleasure to work with. I have not identified any particular weaknesses in his practice.

Simon Plaut

Yaqub Rahman

David Sandiford

Subtle but effective. Not one to badger a witness but likely to secure the necessary concessions without the witness necessarily knowing they have been led down that path.

Sara Sutherland

Christian Taylor

Christian Taylor is a vastly experienced member of the bar dealing with highly complex and high-value litigation with 100% commitment and skill. He is an extremely likable barrister, which puts everyone at ease around him. Highly recommended.

Henry Vanderpump

Henry has a keen eye for detail and is capable of quickly getting to the heart of complex issues. His advice is always well-measured and practical.

Nicholas Grimshaw

Deans Court Chambers

Matthew Hooper

Deans Court Chambers

Matthew is an exceptional advocate. His expertise in fraud cases is excellent, and he has a real eye for detail. He is thorough and always prepared, and he provides practical and pragmatic advice. He is calm in the storm and a reassuring and safe pair of hands.

James Hurd

Nine Chambers

James is an experienced and competent advocate. He is able to present complex technical legal arguments clearly, concisely, and compellingly to the client and to the court. He dissects large amounts of complex information to identify core issues. He has meticulous attention to detail. He assists in building trust with clients and witnesses by explaining complex legal matters in simple terms. He maintains focus and calm even when dealing with emotionally demanding cases.

Michael Jones

Cobden House Chambers

He has excellent knowledge and judgment. Great attention to detail. Outstanding with experts in conference. Fantastic on his feet at trial. An all-round outstanding barrister.

Julie-Anne Luck

Nine Chambers

Anthony Mazzag

Cobden House Chambers

Simon McCann

Deans Court Chambers

Mr. McCann is a very strong advocate and has demonstrated robust cross-examination skills, able to extract key information from witnesses (lay and expert) both at trial and in conference. He has a strong eye for detail and nuance during cross-examination. Mr. McCann is also always willing to provide clear and honest advice on merits, prospects, and next steps even where such advice may be negative when considered against the initial views on a matter. He always makes himself available to discuss cases and provide input into documents drafted by those instructing.

Kirsty McKinlay

Nine Chambers

Kirsty is an exceptional advocate who can summarize complex issues quickly and confidently while advising pragmatically. Kirsty is a safe pair of hands, and she has a reassuring presence in the most difficult cases. Kirsty is one of our go-to barristers on the northern circuit.

Joseph Mulderig

Nine Chambers

Michael O’Neill

Nine Chambers

Haroon Rashid

Kenworthy’s Chambers

Alex Taylor

Deans Court Chambers

Zoë Thompson

Nine Chambers

Christopher Allen

Mark Chester

Shannon Eastwood

Shannon is knowledgeable, amenable, and has a great eye for detail. His ability to quickly dissect an issue and provide advice that is up to date is a particular strength. As an advocate, he is dependable, strong, and passionate.

Emma Fisher

7 Harrington Street

Emma starts her representation off perfectly with thorough preparation, regards papers and advocacy, considering all contingencies and ensuring the instructing party has sufficient time to consider and provide reasoned instructions rather than rushed. Her advocacy is impressive, and whilst she is well-liked amongst her peers, she is also stalwart when representing her client. She is particularly impressive when assisting a vulnerable client, where I've seen her adapt her mannerisms, language, and even body language to become who her client needs her to be at that time. She is always able to explain difficult concepts to her lay clients in a way that leaves them aware and confident in the case plan and/or progression.

Tim Grover

7 Harrington Street

Pascale Hicks

Byrom Street Chambers

Pascale's attention to detail when analyzing the evidence is extraordinary. She can quickly assimilate complex evidence to assess the strengths and weaknesses in a case, to ensure the best outcome in any particular matter. The way she presents the evidence in court is always impressive. She is able to command the attention of the court and the judge in a way which few others can.

James Kinsey

James is a highly skilled barrister and immensely knowledgeable in his field, with a clear enthusiasm for his subject areas. He has the combination of an incredible work ethic as well as excellent attention to detail. He has a broad skill set and is a brilliant communicator both on paper and in hearings. He is always very well-prepared for conferences, and his drafting of pleadings is one of his key strengths. James is a very eloquent and sharp advocate. He is quick on his feet and not afraid to ask difficult questions. He is helpful and strong in both discussions and negotiations and is highly respected by clients and witnesses.

Andrew Lawson

Richard Livingston

Lois Norris

Lois is a thorough and practical thinker. She approaches every case with the family dynamic in mind and tailors her advice accordingly. She is analytical and practical. She provides straightforward, clear, and well-considered, balanced advice to difficult scenarios. She is equally excellent and analytical in her advocacy. Her drafting knowledge and skill set, pre- and post-advocacy, are also clear, concise, and always completely accurate. She works brilliantly as part of the legal team.

Andrew Pickering

Andrew is a superb litigator who won't leave a stone unturned in the fight for his client. He has excellent court presence and always obtains the best possible outcomes for clients through his calm, considered, but forthright advocacy. His forensic approach and his attention to detail are second to none, as is his encyclopedic knowledge of the law. Andrew has an ability to put his clients at ease while guiding them through their case, but won't shirk from making the big decisions that are often required in litigation. He is a tremendous advocate and an excellent litigator.

Helen Rutherford

Helen is a capable and effective advocate who combines strong technical ability with a pragmatic approach. She is well prepared, provides clear advice, and inspires confidence in both solicitors and clients. Her successful handling of a challenging strike-out application demonstrated her sound judgment and persuasive advocacy.

Tim Wilkinson

Alastair Wright