Personal injury

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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Nicholas Braslavsky KC
Kings Chambers
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Peter Burns KC
Byrom Street Chambers
intelligent silk who can cut through complex issues in an incisive way.'
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Winston Hunter KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Winston is an intellectual heavyweight. He performs at the highest possible level in the most valuable cases, and has razor-sharp insight.'
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Rhiannon Jones KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Rhiannon is decisive, direct and hugely impressive. She is empathetic with clients, and tough with opponents.'
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Simon Kilvington KC
Byrom Street Chambers
Judges respect Simon and he never takes bad points. He is always taken seriously. He has a lovely manner with clients and solicitors; he explains things really concisely and clearly with sensitivity to vulnerable clients.’
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David Knifton KC
Exchange Chambers
is a dedicated and conscientious KC who is willing to tackle complex and difficult cases.‘
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Gerard Martin KC
Exchange Chambers
Gerard's knowledge of amputee claims is second to none. He always goes the extra mile. His charming and disarming manner makes it easy to work with him and clients love him.'
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Christopher Melton KC
Byrom Street Chambers
He is hugely experienced in maximum severity claims. He cuts to the absolute core of a case, ignoring the noise around irrelevant issues, and gets the absolute best outcome for claimants. He is superb on his feet. An absolute star performer.'
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Michael Rawlinson KC
Kings Chambers
is incredibly bright, super confident and very persuasive. His pleadings are deliberate, potent and well crafted. A confident orator who holds attention.'
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William Waldron KC
Exchange Chambers
'William has a formidable eye for detail and a strong intellect. An exceptionally personable KC.'
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Christopher Kennedy KC
Nine Chambers
'An exceptional silk. He is totally unflappable, a calm influence even in the most stressful cases. Nothing fazes him.'
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Darryl Allen KC
Byrom Street Chambers
He is an outstanding and determined advocate with an unparalleled court presence.'
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Christopher Barnes KC
Exchange Chambers
He has a brilliant legal mind and an in-depth knowledge of the law. He has the ability to simplify the most complex legal issue to make it easily understood.'
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Louis Browne KC
Exchange Chambers
impressive attention to detail, and always has an eye on the commercial realities of high value claims.‘
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Sally Hatfield KC
Byrom Street Chambers
She has masses of experience in leading in high value personal injury claims. She has a thorough approach to the evidence and a marvellously calming and emotionally intelligent way with clients.'
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Gerard McDermott KC
Kings Chambers
A very distinguished barrister with a human touch and down to earth manner.'
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Helen Mulholland KC
Kings Chambers
'An insightful and reassuring silk.'
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Sarah Pritchard KC
Kings Chambers
A silk who exudes confidence.'
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James Rowley KC
Byrom Street Chambers
His attention to detail is unrivalled and he demonstrates excellent judgement. You always feel more confident about the case when James is on board.'
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Richard Hartley KC
Cobden House Chambers
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Richard Whitehall KC
Deans Court Chambers
Richard has a lovely understated manner that hides real steel. A charming and highly impressive silk.'
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Marc Willems KC
Cobden House Chambers