Hylton Armstrong
'A very succinct, effective barrister who can tackle many a complex claim with ease. He puts clients, experts and solicitors at ease and instills confidence.'
Parklane Plowden
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‘A go-to set for clinical negligence claims’, Parklane Plowden‘s ’knowledgeable and confident‘ team has an excellent reputation in the North East for representing claimants and defendants in a wide range of complex matters. Hylton Armstrong is ’unflappable and authoritative‘, and the ’pragmatic‘ Elizabeth Hodgson provides ’clear, timely advice‘ on cases concerning claims of delayed diagnoses, obstetric negligence and wrongful birth claims. Abigail Telford ’speaks with precision and authority‘, and has ’a very forensic approach to the medical evidence in clinical negligence claims‘. Leila Benyounes has a solid track record in advising on obstetric claims. Tom Barclay-Semple’s workload includes birth injury claims, dental negligence cases and delayed diagnoses.
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- 'John Hammond is a very pleasant and personable clerk.'
- 'Laura Storr is very committed and professional and will always respond very quickly to enquiries.'
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Leading Juniors
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Andrew Axon
'Andrew is a go-to counsel for the most challenging of cases. He is able to easily get to grips with complex medical issues to get straight to the point. He is pragmatic with his advice and builds good rapport with clients and experts alike. An excellent and compelling advocate.'
Richard Copnall
Howard Elgot
Elizabeth Hodgson
'A joy to instruct. She is efficient and knowledgeable. She has an excellent approach with experts, witnesses and clients.'
Abigail Telford
'Abigail is an excellent communicator, straight to the point and direct when she needs to be. She's a force to be reckoned with on her feet in court. Her technical knowledge and cross-examination skills are second to none.'
Tom Barclay-Semple
'Tom has an exceptional eye for detail and outstanding client empathy.'
Leila Benyounes
'Leila has an excellent grasp of the facts and medical terminology in cases, deals with expert witnesses effectively, and is diligent and tenacious.'
Megan Crowther
'An impressive junior who is always very well prepared.'
Anna Datta
'A confident advocate who remains serene under pressure.'
Stephen Friday
Stuart Jamieson
Mike Hill
Mike has a calm and down-to-earth manner and as such instils confidence in lay clients. He is extremely knowledgeable.'