12 King’s Bench Walk is lauded as 'a first class set for medical negligence cases'. The team is regularly instructed in complex cases involving brain and spinal injuries, delayed diagnoses and allegations of surgical negligence. William Audland KC has extensive experience in acting for claimants and defendants in a wide range of disputes, and Isaac Hogarth is 'sharp and astute and excels in complex liability cases', often advising on claims involving serious brain injuries. In a boost to chambers, John-Paul Swoboda KC was appointed to silk in March 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • 'George Boggis is excellent.'
  • 'Rob Palumbo is effective and friendly.'
  • 'George Boggis and Lily Baker are an asset to the chambers.'
  • 'Tristan Whigham is an outstanding senior practice manager and an absolute go-to when you need someone with a particular skill set or level of expertise.'
  • '12 King's Bench Walk are excellent and have wonderful strength in depth in clinical negligence.'
  • '12 KBW offer a good service for clinical negligence matters, with a range of juniors and KCs to choose from.'

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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.

2025 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.

Rising stars

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