William Audland KC
‘William is a really tough advocate and his strength lies in his unwavering commitment to achieving the best results for his clients.'
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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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.
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.
Isaac Hogarth
‘Isaac’s attention to detail is phenomenal and his advice is incredibly thorough.’
Vanessa Cashman
‘Vanessa is one of the leading clinical negligence lawyers of her cohort. She is robust and fearless.'
Charley Turton
‘An accessible junior.’
Charlotte Reynolds
‘Charlotte has an excellent eye for detail.’
Elizabeth Boulden
Thea Wilson
‘Thea always adds great value to a case. She is fantastic with clients and has a talent for navigating through difficult situations.’
Rachit Buch
Ability to quickly identify and analyse the relevant factors in a case. Excellent with clients and skilled at negotiating.’
Edward Ramsay
‘Edward has natural instinct on his feet.’
Daniel Sokol
‘Daniel is an exceptional advocate.'
Spencer Turner
‘Spencer is careful, thorough and very well prepared. His advocacy is considered and incisive.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
