Cloisters is 'an excellent clinical negligence chambers', with significant expertise in handling claimant work. The group's workload includes advising on high-value catastrophic injury claims, complex causation disputes, and birth injury claims, which have been a key recent area of instruction for William Latimer-Sayer KC. Simon Dyer KC is 'a brilliant strategic thinker and exudes an aura of supreme confidence in his thinking'. Among the junior end of chambers, Jennifer Danvers has a strong track record in appearing in high-value clinical negligence litigation, especially in complex obstetrics cases.

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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.

Simon Taylor KC

William Latimer-Sayer KC

‘William comes into his own on high value catastrophic injury claims. He effectively wrote the textbook on quantum and has unparalleled knowledge of the law of damages.’

Joel Donovan KC

Simon Dyer KC

‘An excellent advocate. He reads the room like no other and always gets the best possible settlement.’

2024 Silks

Sarah Fraser Butlin KC

'Sarah has a brilliant mind, a reassuring attention to detail and a wonderful way with clients and their families. She is a joy to work with.'

Anna Beale KC

‘Anna is the complete package – steely, determined, and is absolutely committed to her vulnerable clients and adored by them. As an advocate she has the knack of presenting arguments with absolute clarity, robust when necessary, but always with a degree of charm.’

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.