David Platt KC
‘David's understanding of the factual and legal issues is excellent. His tactical approach is first class.’
'A tier one set for catastrophic personal injury claims', Crown Office Chambers also garners praise for its 'unparalleled strength in depth in the field of occupational disease'. The team is equally adept at handling psychiatric injuries and secondary victim claims. David Platt KC has 'a formidable brain, and is probably the foremost defendant counsel on asbestos disease claims in the UK'. Alexander Antelme KC continues to act on personal injury claims pertaining to the Grenfell Tower fire. Gemma Witherington is 'an exceptional advocate, quick on her feet and strongly persuasive', with a solid track record in advising on catastrophic injuries and sexual abuse claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mark Waterson is excellent.'
- 'Sam Barrett and Greg Frewin are magicians at creating barrister availability to ensure compliance with court timetables.'
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.
Personal injury - 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.
Shaun Ferris
‘Shaun is a very skilled negotiator and advocate. He has the ability to get straight to the important factors of any highly complex case and he gives excellent, pragmatic advice.’
Catherine Foster
‘She has a great eye for detail and a fantastic grip on the evidence. A go to junior.’
Paul Higgins
‘Very eloquent in court, puts forward extremely persuasive and powerful arguments, and thinks swiftly on his feet.’
A. John Williams
'John's advocacy style is exemplary. His calm demeanour and delivery combined with meticulous preparation are highly regarded by the judiciary.'
Suzanne Chalmers
‘She is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Her eye for detail is impressive.'
Rory Holmes
‘Rory is good at seeing the bigger picture in cases.'
Jack Macaulay
‘Jack is very personable and has a keen eye for detail.’
Nadia Whittaker
‘Nadia is amazing. Her advocacy and negotiation skills are excellent.’
Personal injury - 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.
