Nicholas Braslavsky KC
A silk who is extremely clear in his advice to clients and very approachable. His experience shows during complex negotiations. His is responsive and practical in his approach to cases.'
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘a strong set of clinical negligence barristers’. Nicholas Braslavsky KC is sought after by claimants and defendants in high-value clinical negligence cases arising from GP negligence claims, delayed and missed diagnoses and cosmetic treatments, to name a few areas. Sarah Pritchard KC continues to act for defendants in complex spinal injury, birth damage and surgical negligence claims. Helen Mulholland KC is ‘always well-prepared’ and ‘a fighter in settlement meetings’. Among the junior end of chambers, Charlotte Law predominantly handles claimant work arising from a wide range of clinical negligence matters, including surgical and dental negligence claims and failure to obtain informed consent, and Jasmine Chan has experience in advising on causation and quantum cases.
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- 'A well run and efficient clerking team. Stephen Loxton is particularly helpful.'
- 'Stephen Loxton always goes out of his way to assist and provide a brilliant service.'
- 'Stephen Loxton is very dependable. Quick to respond and keen to solve any issue.'
- 'The clerks are outstanding.'
- 'Kings have lots of strength in depth in the clinical negligence sphere.'
- 'One of the leaders of the Northern Circuit 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.
Sarah Pritchard KC
Sarah is an exceptional advocate. She takes a strategic and practical approach to complex and sensitive matters. A very impressive silk.'
Gerard McDermott KC
A true titan of the clinical negligence space. An utterly formidable barrister, eloquent and sympathetic to clients who absolutely adore him. He provides sophisticated, practical advice.'
Helen Mulholland KC
Helen's ability to navigate complex medical and legal issues is exceptional. She is tactically excellent and can see a set of facts, visualise a path to winning a case and plead it concisely. Clients love her.'
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.
Victoria Heyworth
Victoria is a passionate advocate who leaves no stone unturned.'
Claire Steward
Claire is always exceptionally well-prepared. She is approachable, accommodating, and communicative. She is intellectually gifted, but practical in her approach and client-friendly.'
Jasmine Chan
A very approachable junior who has a lovely way with clients.'
Louise Green
Louise is thorough in her preparation, considered and careful. She has a superior grasp of strategy, and applies it in a practical manner.'
Charlotte Law
A very well-prepared barrister.'
Richard Livingston
'Richard is an incredible barrister, efficient and demonstrates huge empathy.'