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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

12 King's Bench Walk houses barristers who "provide clear and thorough advice on claims in a timely manner," a source notes. It acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value and complex claims relating to fatalities and injuries of the utmost severity. The team is particularly well regarded for its expertise in claims arising from RTAs. An interviewee comments: "the barristers are exceptionally diligent, insightful and methodical, ensuring that no detail, no matter how small, is overlooked." International claims and industrial disease work are also key areas of strength for the team. The set is routinely instructed in the most important cases in the market, and its members have significant experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. Barristers at 12 King's Bench Walk act on a large group claim involving over 3,400 soldiers who suffered noise-induced hearing loss in the course of service.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Worthington
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Stephen Worthington
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Senior Statespeople

Stephen Worthington KC is a highly regarded defendant practitioner who is the preferred counsel for numerous leading motor insurers. He regularly represents clients in large-loss and catastrophic injury defences and in cases that are policy and precedent-setting. He is known for his expertise in cases involving brain injury, paraplegia and spinal injury, as well as those involving serious psychiatric injury. He is further able to advise on motor indemnity and broader insurance issues arising from compliance with European Motor Directives.

His advocacy is very strong.

Stephen Worthington can settle the unsettleable. He is just brilliant.

David Sanderson
David Sanderson
Star Individuals

David Sanderson is a highly regarded practitioner with a loyal client following. He routinely acts for both sides in high-value claims concerning fatalities and injuries to the brain and spine. Many of these cases concern motor accidents, and he is praised for his able handling of complex liability and quantum issues.

David has authority but puts clients at ease. His advice is always sound and commercially sensitive. He handles tricky with reassuringly straightforward advice.

He has the most analytical brain that I've ever come across. He is an incredible expert. He is the master of persuading a judge on his argument.

He has exceptional forensic ability and is tactically very astute with excellent client-handling skills.

Nigel Lewers
Nigel Lewers
Star Individuals

Nigel Lewers has developed expertise across a variety of personal injury matters and is an experienced representative of both claimants and high-profile insurer clients. He is noted for his adroit handling of claims involving complex brain and spinal injuries. He is also commended for his dexterity in chronic pain cases and motor insurance matters.

Nigel is a standout barrister who is always able to get to the heart of the issue. He has incredible attention to detail, and he is technically brilliant and an excellent strategist.

Nigel is very good on his feet and is a top negotiator.

Nigel is calm under pressure and demonstrates excellent advocacy.

Steven Snowden
Steven Snowden
Star Individuals

Steven Snowden KC regularly handles maximum severity claims on behalf of insurers and claimants. He routinely appears in complex actions concerning brain and spinal injuries, and is also well regarded for his occupational disease practice. He is adept at dealing with allegedly fraudulent or exaggerated claims.

Steven is a go-to barrister for catastrophic injury work. He has a calm and smooth approach, but is no pushover.

Steven is fantastic on his feet and a class act. He is a standout silk.

He is top of the tree when it comes to complex personal injury litigation.

Henry Charles
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Henry Charles
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Band 1

Henry Charles represents claimants and defendants in the most significant and complex of injury claims, with specific expertise in motor accidents, chronic pain, psychiatric injuries and brain injuries. He also handles cases concerning professional negligence, clinical negligence, and health and safety.

Henry has the ability to cut through all the noise and get to heart of the issues. He can switch his positioning to meet his audience and is able to put anxious claimants at ease.

He is immensely experienced. He is excellent with clients and his tactical judgement is of a very high order.

Henry stands out for his meticulous preparation, commitment to delivering results and responsiveness. He leaves no stone unturned.

Henry is very good technically and he is very user-friendly.

Hugh Hamill
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Hugh Hamill
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Band 1

Hugh Hamill regularly receives instructions from the MIB, as well as other major insurers and public authorities, in catastrophic injury claims with complex and strongly contested causation issues. He is also noted for his expertise in cases involving allegations of fundamental dishonesty. He is an esteemed leading practitioner in the field of chronic pain who is particularly praised for his courtroom prowess.

He is sensible, relaxed about complicated issues and robust in his approach.

Hugh is a very experienced and robust counsel with an exceptional eye for commercial realities and how to negotiate a favourable settlement.

Hugh is very experienced, sensible and straight-talking. He is very impressive on his feet.

Niall Maclean
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Niall Maclean
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Band 1

Niall Maclean has experience handling catastrophic and fatal injury claims on behalf of both claimants and defendants, and receives particular praise for his representation of government departments. He is also noted for his handling of pain syndrome matters and cases involving allegations of historic abuse.

Niall is a fantastic senior junior. He is a tenacious and skilled advocate, but also superb in joint settlement meetings.

Niall is a tenacious and persuasive advocate who is always in the detail of his papers. He never loses sight of commercial reality.

Nina Ross
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Nina Ross
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Band 1

Nina Ross is a talented personal injury barrister who is noted for her expert representation of both claimant and defendant clients. She is particularly well regarded for her handling of complex and high-value military claims and cases arising from physical and/or sexual abuse.

She is extremely impressive. She is a highly intelligent, thoughtful and imaginative lawyer who produces excellent documents and is a very impressive and compelling advocate.

Nina is fantastic with abuse clients. She has a wealth of experience and knows the law and procedure in this area like the back of her hand.

She is very empathetic but also cuts through to the key issues.

Paul Russell
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Paul Russell
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Band 1

Paul Russell KC handles premium cases for defendant clients facing large-loss claims and complex issues of quantum or liability. He has experience in a wide range of personal injury matters, including employers' liability and motor accident cases.

He is an absolute star.

Paul leaves no stone unturned and is highly passionate. He always goes the extra mile for his instructing solicitor and client.

A go-to favourite in complex personal injury litigation, Paul is totally reliable and has a deep understanding of clients' needs. He has incredible analytical skills and is a master at advocacy.

Simon Browne
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Simon Browne
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Band 1

Simon Browne KC is noted for his expertise in catastrophic brain and spine injury claims, which he regularly handles on behalf of major insurers and leading claimant solicitors. Over the course of his celebrated career, he has also developed a strong reputation for motor accident cases. His knowledge of costs elicits praise from market sources.

William Audland
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William Audland
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Band 1

William Audland KC has an impressively broad practice that includes catastrophic brain and spinal injuries in addition to cross-border claims. He is equally comfortable with complicated quantum or liability disputes. His representation of both claimants and defendants affords him a well-balanced perspective on personal injury law.

He is a great advocate and excellent in settlement meetings on very high-value claims.

William Audland KC is my go-to silk on complex matters involving brain or spinal cord. He is excellent at identifying the issues and drilling down to get the best outcomes for our clients.

William is simply one of the best. He is a superb advocate who is highly persuasive and widely respected. He is highly recommended for high-profile and sensitive work.

Anna Symington
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Anna Symington
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Band 2

Anna Symington is an established personal injury barrister who is regularly instructed in high-value claims and is well versed in cases arising from motor accidents. Although she primarily acts for defendants, she is a popular choice for claimant solicitors.

She keeps a real eye on the detail and is fearless.

She is an all-round superstar. She is always helpful and constantly thinking of tactics to progress matters.

Anna is an impressive advocate and joint settlement meeting strategist.

Anna always gives pragmatic and commercially sensible advice. She has an eye for detail and is always calm under pressure.

Catherine Peck
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Catherine Peck
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Band 2

Catherine Peck is highly regarded for her expert handling of high-value catastrophic injury claims. She is regularly instructed in cases concerning serious brain and spinal injuries, as well as amputation and chronic pain matters. Her practice covers both claimant and defendant work. She is also an accredited mediator.

Catherine is a great advocate and is my go-to barrister on complex claims as she is so experienced and has strong attention to detail.

She has strong attention to detail and is relaxed in front of the court, allowing her to articulate her arguments clearly and succinctly.

Catherine provides a full service from start to finish. Her level of detail and scrutiny of a case are second to none.

Charlotte Reynolds
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Charlotte Reynolds
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Band 2

Charlotte Reynolds acts for both claimants and defendants in a range of personal injury claims, including those involving catastrophic brain and spinal injuries as well as amputation and psychiatric claims. Her broad expertise also encompasses chronic pain and somatoform disorders.

In the courtroom, Charlotte is assertive and calm, effectively presenting her arguments while maintaining professionalism and respect for all parties involved.

Charlotte is excellent on cases involving fundamental dishonesty and claims with high-value complicated financial losses.

Her technical knowledge is excellent, allowing meaningful case discussions and her tactical advice is the very best. She has a wonderful manner.

Marcus Dignum
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Marcus Dignum
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Band 2

Marcus Dignum KC primarily defends insurance clients in catastrophic injury claims that involve large financial exposure. He is highly experienced in matters involving brain injury, chronic pain, amputation and spinal injury. He focuses on motor accidents involving difficult liability, causation and quantum issues.

He is loved by clients and is very down to earth. He is excellent at cutting to key issues.

He stays calm under pressure and always gets excellent results.

Marcus is very strong all round, approachable with clients and a superb trial advocate.

Michael Rawlinson
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Michael Rawlinson
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Band 2

Michael Rawlinson KC is a highly thought of personal injury and industrial disease silk who is noted for his adroit handling of multiparty actions. He has considerable experience acting in complex cases involving military injuries, particularly those related to aviation accidents.

An absolute legend and fountain of knowledge, Michael has the empathy that clients need and yet he deftly and robustly breaks down his opponents.

Mike Rawlinson KC is an excellent litigator, with a ferocious appetite to succeed in difficult liability cases. He is never afraid to take on novel areas of law.

Patrick Vincent
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Patrick Vincent
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Band 2

Patrick Vincent KC enjoys a strong reputation among both defendant and claimant clients for his adept handling of high-value brain and spinal injury cases. He has a forensic grasp of technical insurance issues, including indemnity and the MIB. He is also well regarded for his handling of claims involving marine and aviation accidents.

Patrick is extremely knowledgeable about the workings of the MIB. He is highly responsive, gives clear advice and is authoritative.

Patrick Vincent KC has excellent technical knowledge of difficult indemnity issues. He is a calming influence.

He is a first-class technician. He provides clear, straightforward advice and excellent pleadings.

Andrew Roy
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Andrew Roy
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Band 3

Andrew Roy KC brings an impressive grasp of limitation law to personal injury claims, and represents both claimants and defendants. His personal injury practice is complemented by his expertise in costs litigation.

Andrew is professional, hard-working and incredibly knowledgeable.

Andrew is an exceptional barrister dealing with complex issues. He is extremely strong on paper and pleadings.

Andrew is a fantastic advocate in court. He knows the law very well and is forensic in his approach to evidence. He is very clear with instructing solicitors.

Arun Katyar
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Arun Katyar
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Band 3

Arun Katyar is a well-regarded barrister who furnishes claimants and defendants with exemplary advice and representation in personal injury cases. He routinely handles claims with complex causation and quantum issues, relating to serious injuries, medical conditions and fatalities. He is particularly adept at handling multi-track claims. Many of his cases arise out of motor accidents.

A brilliant mind, Arun is masterful with experts and clients. He produces incredible advocacy and paperwork.

He is extremely reliable and highly experienced in the most complex personal injury matters. He is easy to speak to and a good collaborator.

Daniel Tobin
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Daniel Tobin
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Band 3

Daniel Tobin is an impressive personal injury advocate with particular expertise in highways law. He represents both claimants and defendants, including local authorities and private individuals, especially in claims relating to accidents on roads and in the workplace. He has appeared in many cases concerning motorcyclists and is noted for his adept handling of cases involving alleged fraud.

He has been excellent.

Daniel is fantastic with clients and cuts straight to the issues. He is very responsive.

He is a very user-friendly barrister and a tenacious advocate.

David White
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David White
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Band 3

David White is regularly instructed to act for both claimants and defendants in the full range of personal injury cases. He is experienced in the handling of RTAs, fatal accidents and employers' and public liability claims. He is well regarded for his expertise in cases involving complex issues surrounding medical causation and quantum disputes.

He is very on the ball and knowledgeable on brain injury matters. He does great preparation for conferences with clients and has a good eye for details.

He has always given reliable advice and recommendations. He is excellent at court and with the clients.

David navigates his way around complex claims with ease. David delivers clear advice and is a great strategist.

Gemma Scott
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Gemma Scott
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Band 3

Gemma Scott has an established personal injury practice and handles a wide range of claims, including those relating to catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. She is regularly instructed in high-value claims and fields additional expertise in industrial disease matters.

Gemma is a formidable barrister. She is an excellent communicator and great in conference with both clients and experts alike. She is always prepared to make herself available even at short notice.

Gemma is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She has a great eye for detail.

Gemma is a standout junior.

Isaac Hogarth
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Isaac Hogarth
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Band 3

Isaac Hogarth is a well-respected junior who acts for both claimants and defendants across a broad spectrum of injury claims including sports-related incidents. He is particularly adept at handling cases involving brain injuries that arise from motor accidents.

His technical expertise is outstanding.

Isaac is an expert in indemnity. He is very knowledgeable in this area.

Isaac Hogarth is a fantastic barrister. He has a vast range of expertise in both personal injury and medical negligence matters. His extremely thorough approach generates fantastic results.

James Sullivan
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James Sullivan
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Band 3

James Sullivan is well versed in all areas of personal injury law and is often instructed in high-value claims. He has considerable experience handling brain injury and amputation cases, including those involving allegations of fraud or dishonesty. He is also well regarded for his expertise in non-organic pain claims.

James is incredibly bright and user-friendly and clients love him. James is forensic with his advocacy and paperwork.

James is very thorough in his approach to cases. He has an excellent manner with clients. He is an excellent advocate who plans meticulously.

He is very knowledgeable and tuned in, clear and precise, and very friendly. He has a great mind.

James Pickering
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James Pickering
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Band 4

James Pickering has a broad personal injury practice that includes an industrial disease specialism. He acts for claimants as well as defendants and has experience handling brain injuries as well as group litigation. He has further expertise in claims arising from accidents abroad.

He has an excellent command of the area. His attention to detail is phenomenal, and he is very good with clients.

James is thorough in his review of the issues and delivers advice in a clear and concise manner. He is extremely responsive.

He is very thorough and has a great eye for detail. His tactics and strategy always result in favourable outcomes.

Joel Kendall
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Joel Kendall
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Band 4

Joel Kendall is a well-regarded barrister with extensive experience in personal injury. Frequently sought out for workplace stress and harassment matters, he acts for both claimants and defendants. He also often acts in RTA matters involving catastrophic injuries and with both liability and quantum issues.

He is efficient, quick and very good at setting expectations so you know exactly where you are with him. He is knowledgeable and good with clients. He is a good advocate.

Joel offers a Rolls-Royce service for bullying at work. He has a fantastic legal mind and client manner as well.

Oliver Rudd
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Oliver Rudd
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Band 4

Oliver Rudd has a depth of experience in catastrophic claims arising out of motor accidents. He predominantly acts for insurers and defendants.

Oliver is personable, hard-working, reliable and he listens.

Oliver is conscious of the client's expectations and instructions and is good at providing practical guidance as well as strategic advice.

Charley Turton
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Charley Turton
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Up and Coming

Charley Turton has a strong and growing practice in personal injury, covering matters including sexual abuse, sporting injuries and paralysis claims. She acts for defendants and claimants.

She is able to assimilate very large amounts of information. She is a rising star and one to watch.

Charley is fast to respond and really gets into the papers. She is on top of the evidence and the issues. She is personable and friendly and a pleasure to work with.

Charley is very knowledgeable about inquests. She is very good on her feet and very self-assured.

Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas
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Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas
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Up and Coming

Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas has a burgeoning reputation for her skill in leading complex personal injury cases. She has experience in significant traumatic injury matters and a growing practice in motor indemnity law. She also advises on fundamental dishonesty as well as quantum issues.

She is bright, personable and very conscientious.

Cressida is impressive. She has got to grips with a difficult area of law and is very thorough. She will cut through it and draft something relatively complex.

Cressida is tenacious and willing to take on difficult cases to trial. She is building a very strong reputation in the personal injury market.

Spencer Turner
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Spencer Turner
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Up and Coming

Spencer Turner is an up-and-coming junior with a strong personal injury practice. He has experience on claims arising out of serious road traffic accidents as well as large group actions.

He has excellent drafting skills and is easy to work with on complex matters.

Spencer Turner is approachable, clear, astute and a pleasure to work with.

Spencer is incredibly approachable, easy to work with and has an excellent grasp of legal issues with an eye on progressing matters proportionately.

Ranked Barristers at
12 King's Bench Walk

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Personal Injury

Stephen Worthington KC
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Stephen Worthington KC
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Senior Statespeople
Steven Snowden KC
Steven Snowden KC
Star Individuals
Paul Russell KC
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Paul Russell KC
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Band 1
Simon Browne KC
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Simon Browne KC
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Band 1
William Audland KC
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William Audland KC
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Band 1
Marcus Dignum KC
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Marcus Dignum KC
2
Band 2
Michael Rawlinson KC
2
Michael Rawlinson KC
2
Band 2
Patrick Vincent KC
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Patrick Vincent KC
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Band 2
Andrew Roy KC
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Andrew Roy KC
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Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

Personal Injury

David Sanderson
David Sanderson
Star Individuals
Nigel Lewers
Nigel Lewers
Star Individuals
Henry Charles
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Henry Charles
1
Band 1
Hugh Hamill
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Hugh Hamill
1
Band 1
Niall Maclean
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Niall Maclean
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Band 1
Nina Ross
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Nina Ross
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Band 1
Anna Symington
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Anna Symington
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Band 2
Catherine Peck
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Catherine Peck
2
Band 2
Charlotte Reynolds
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Charlotte Reynolds
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Band 2
Arun Katyar
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Arun Katyar
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Band 3
Daniel Tobin
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Daniel Tobin
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Band 3
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