Sarah Vaughan Jones KC
‘Sarah is unbeatable when it comes to quantum and has a mastery for detail which is unparalleled. She is formidable and always gets the best results.'
Referred to as 'one of the best for clinical negligence work', the team at 2 Temple Gardens is regularly instructed in complex and high value medical negligence claims. The group is adept at acting for both claimants and defendants, including medical defence organisations and private medical insurers, in disputes pertaining to catastrophic injuries, delayed diagnoses and surgical errors. Sarah Vaughan Jones KC is 'a great clinical negligence barrister, combining deep expertise with the ability to distil complex clinical facts into clear, persuasive arguments'. Turning to the juniors, Anna Hughes is a port of call for defence work, and Helen Wolstenholme brings experience in advising on gynaecology and obstetrics claims, spinal injuries and mental health-related negligence cases.
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- 'Lee Tyler is great.'
- 'Leanne Taylor is amazing and unflappable.'
- 'Leanne Taylor is always incredibly helpful.'
- 'Lee Tyler heads up a very efficient clerks' room.'
- '2TG is well known for clinical negligence.'
- 'A strong team for clinical negligence.'
Lawyers
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.
Benjamin Browne KC
‘He is fantastically experienced and his advocacy is exemplary.’
Michael de Navarro KC
‘An extremely charming silk who is a go-to advocate on clinical negligence matters.’
Caroline Harrison KC
‘Caroline is fantastic. She handles witnesses with grace. She is an excellent advocate and trusted advisor.’
Bradley Martin KC
‘He is approachable, pragmatic, and understands how to get the best results for clients.’
Martin Porter KC
‘Martin gets to the heart of the matter and gives sensible, pragmatic advice.'
Lucy Wyles KC
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.
Anna Hughes
‘Anna has boundless energy and nerves of steel. She is an outstanding advocate.’
Harry Trusted
‘Harry is a top tier clinical negligence practitioner. He combines a powerful intellect with great judgement, and has an excellent grasp of complex medical issues.'
Helen Wolstenholme
‘Helen is incredibly intelligent, consistently responsive and very thorough in her approach.'
Andrew Bershadski
‘He has a positive attitude and collaborative approach to resolving claims.'
Robert Cumming
‘A charming and sophisticated advocate who deploys his points effectively and persuasively.'
William Wraight
‘He has excellent attention to detail with brilliant knowledge of both the law and medicine.’
Sam Stevens
‘Sam provides sensible, pragmatic advice with the client’s needs and objectives in mind.'
Nina Unthank
‘Nina is an excellent advocate and negotiator.’
Roger Harris
‘Roger is unshakeable. Calm under pressure with an analytical brain.'
Kate Legh
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.
Paige Mason-Thom
junior.’