Gerard McDermott KC
‘Gerard is an absolute leader in his field. Any case is safe in his hands and he will steer it to a successful conclusion no matter how many issues arise along the way.’
Outer Temple Chambers' personal injury offering 'has a huge amount of talent, both at senior and junior levels'. The team continues to advise on high-value, complex catastrophic injury claims, fatal accident matters and litigation involving psychiatric injuries. The set is also well known for its expertise in handling Animals Act cases. Sarah Crowther KC is very experienced in advising on large-scale, asbestos-related personal injury claims, and routinely represents claimants and defendants before the High Court. Ian Denham is 'a tenacious negotiator and a very talented counsel', with a solid track record in handling complex fatal accident claims. Recent developments at the set include Harry Lambert joining the team and Ben Bradley KC being appointed to silk in February and March 2025 respectively.
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- 'Paul Barton and Graham Woods are very efficient.'
- 'Graham Woods is superb.'
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.
James Counsell KC
‘James is an undoubted leader in his field. He has a superb eye for detail and handles experts with ease in consultation.’
Sarah Crowther KC
‘Sarah has a confident style which reassures clients at the outset. Detailed and robust advice is her forte.’
Harry Steinberg KC
'He has an authoritative courtroom presence and sharp intellect. He combines rigorous preparation with a strategic mindset, ensuring that every argument is tightly focused and persuasive.'
Nathan Tavares KC
‘Nathan is always immaculately prepared, misses nothing and always puts his client at the forefront.'
Christopher Wilson-Smith KC
‘Christopher is a titan of the Bar. His experience gives his team the edge in strategic matters and his general approach and gravitas ensure great results.'
Eliot Woolf KC
‘Eliot is a superstar. His legal knowledge is outstanding, his preparation and knowledge of detail exemplary, and his ability to connect with clients is superb.’
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.
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.
Will Young
‘Will is diligent, thorough and well prepared. He has a great eye for detail alongside considering the bigger picture.'
Patrick Sadd
‘Patrick is fantastic with lay clients and experts and is able to tease out complex medical issues and find a way through even the most challenging cases.'
Daniel Clarke
David Haines
‘David has very detailed legal knowledge and is a safe pair of hands.’
Lorna Badham
‘Lorna is extremely personable and has an easy rapport with clients. She is someone who is prepared to take a risk.'
Robert Dickason
‘Rob is a towering figure at the personal injury Bar. If you have Rob acting for you, you are very lucky indeed.’
Olinga Tahzib
‘Thorough, meticulous, efficient, very accommodating and sensitive to vulnerable clients.'
James Aldridge
‘James is a dream to work with. He is focused and committed to every client, making them feel immediately confident in his abilities.’
Alison McCormick
Christopher Kemp
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.