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12 King's Bench Walk

Clinical Negligence

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12 King's Bench Walk

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

12 King's Bench Walk hosts a well-regarded team of silks and juniors who have a "personable approach and willingness to go the extra mile". The barristers handle a wide range of clinical negligence cases including catastrophic injuries, fatal matters and delay in diagnosis claims. The set is also noted for its strong expertise in handling personal injury claims. Recent cases have included acting for a claimant in a high value claim involving negligent surgery, which subsequently led to kidney failure and chronic pain.

Oliver Parkhouse is the director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • The clerking team at 12KBW is excellent. George Boggis, senior practice manager, is excellent, as are the rest of his team.

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  • They have a fantastic selection of medical negligence barristers with a wonderful team of clerks.

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  • The clerks are always on hand to fix any problems or adjust diaries for the benefit of us and our clients, particularly George Boggis and Lily Baker who are outstanding.

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  • The team are led superbly by Oliver Parkhouse, the clerking team are diligent, extremely helpful and approachable.

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  • The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Audland
    William Audland

    William Audland

    William Audland KC focuses his practice on the representation of claimants in complex clinical negligence cases. He is particularly well-regarded for his expertise in spinal injury claims.

    • William is capable of mastering the most complex of issues and gives excellent strategic advice.

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    • William is a really persuasive advocate who, without bombast, will inflict a thousand cuts.

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    • He is fantastic.

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  • Henry Charles
    Henry Charles

    Henry Charles

    Henry Charles is well-regarded for his expertise in cases involving obstetrics, brain and spinal injuries, diagnostic errors and dental treatment. He also has considerable expertise in the personal injury arena. He represents both claimants and defendants.

    • He is a excellent barrister. He is very user-friendly and has a very good eye for detail. He is unflappable.

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    • He has excellent medical knowledge and sound commercial judgement, particularly strong on cases with complex medical issues.

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    • Henry is an extremely intelligent and experienced barrister. He is unflappable under pressure. He has a lovely, sympathetic way with clients.

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  • Isaac Hogarth
    Isaac Hogarth

    Isaac Hogarth

    Isaac Hogarth is well-versed in a wide range of clinical negligence matters. He has a particular interest in complex claims concerning sepsis, delay in diagnosis and spinal cord injuries. He predominantly acts for claimants.

    • He is a bright and resourceful barrister.

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    • He is prepared to really fight for clients and will leave no stone unturned to find an angle to advance the client's case.

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    • He has excellent client skills and he performs beyond his years.

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    • His attention to detail is extraordinary. His client manner and approach is professional yet understanding, and his advocacy is clear and effective.

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    • He has incredible attention to detail and is very responsive.

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  • Vanessa Cashman
    Vanessa Cashman

    Vanessa Cashman

    Vanessa Cashman is a well-regarded junior barrister who predominantly acts for claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence cases. She is regularly instructed in high-value obstetric and birth injury claims. She also has considerable experience of handling delayed diagnosis, cosmetic and surgical claims.

    • Vanessa is a very impressive barrister with a broad range of knowledge and skill. She is able to really test the experts on their evidence and ensure that all bases are covered.

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    • She is such a pleasure to work and clients love her. She has an ability to put clients at ease while being super relatable but also keeping authority.

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    • She has extensive experience in high value catastrophic injury work including birth injury. She brings determination and creativity to difficult cases and is a fierce advocate for her clients.

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    • Her attention to detail is incredible, she is personable and extremely responsive.

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    • Her attention to detail achieves results on the most difficult and complex cases.

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  • Daniel Sokol
    Daniel Sokol

    Daniel Sokol

    Daniel Sokol handles an active clinical negligence practice, appearing regularly before the High Court. He represents individual doctors as well as acting on behalf of claimants in cases involving errors in surgery as well as dental negligence, amongst others.

    • Daniel brought in a fresh pair of eyes, his analysis was very helpful and we got a really good settlement. His client service was good and he was interested and invested in the case.

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    • He has a wide range of experience to bring to a case and is able to think creatively to navigate his way through a difficult case.

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    • Daniel is a joy to work with. He is humane, very considered and a trusted pair of hands. He makes working less stressful and is a barrister you want on your side.

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    • Daniel Sokol is an incredible advocate; he is charming, pleasant and fun.

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    • He is an effective advocate, with commercial awareness regarding the economics of the work required and the budgeting.

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  • Edward Ramsay
    Edward Ramsay

    Edward Ramsay

    Edward Ramsay has a varied clinical negligence practice in which he primarily represents claimants. He has notable expertise in obstetric and neo-natal cases as well as fatalities following alleged failures in mental health care.

    • He is a great tactician.

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    • He has great attention to detail, he is a very good advocate and he can think on his feet.

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    • He is an excellent advocate and his drafting is very good. His knowledge and experience is impressive.

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  • John-Paul Swoboda
    John-Paul Swoboda

    John-Paul Swoboda

    John-Paul Swoboda KC is a respected clinical negligence barrister who is frequently instructed in complex medical claims. He has notable expertise in fatal, amputation and birth injury claims.

    • He is an excellent barrister.

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    • John-Paul is an excellent barrister who is extremely conscientious and is a safe pair of hands to help navigate through a complex case. He is also a very calming presence in difficult scenarios.

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    • John-Paul is a fantastic and diligent lawyer, who really grasps the key aspects of a claim and what is required to push a claim forward.

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    • He has an excellent eye for detail. He puts clients at their ease and is easy to work with.

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