Personal Injury

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.

"Stephen is an absolute legend in the defendant PI world. He provides very clear advice and excellent written submissions, and is fantastic on indemnity, liability and quantum."

"He is pre-eminent on claims of the utmost severity."

"He is an extremely able, talented lawyer and a real standout."

"He's very practical in dealing with cases. He takes a firm but realistic position and he's very good at bending the other side to see things his way. He's very nice as well as phenomenally clever."

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 is very down to earth, practical and cuts through detail."

"He is a very effective negotiator and a first-class advocate with a very easygoing style."

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 brilliant technical lawyer who brings a high degree of knowledge."

"He is a hard worker who is on top of the details."

"Nigel is a sophisticated senior junior who is responsive and approachable."

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.

"He is an impressive cross-examiner and an excellent barrister."

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.

"Hugh is a very skilled advocate who is always well prepared, well liked by clients and achieves consistent results."

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 has an outstanding eye for detail and is very commercially aware and well liked by clients."

"Niall is able to hoover up every last bit of relevant detail in paperwork as well as being a really, really good advocate on his feet. He's unflappable, tenacious and very good with the client."

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.

"Paul is top tier with experts and very technically astute."

"Paul is hard-working, charming and easy to work with."

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 the absolute top level in terms of smoothness of his advocacy. He has the judge with him all the time and is immensely persuasive."

"Steven is excellent. He is a wonderful advocate, very smooth and silky in every sense, and a total technician."

"He is very effective, extremely thorough and detailed."

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.

"William is a supremely able and technical lawyer across the full range of both quantum and liability issues."

"In court he is impressive and unfazed."

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.

"Anna is a keen strategist, always seeing the bigger picture and thinking about how to tailor the direction of travel to reach the desired overall outcome."

"Anna is very thorough and great with clients. She takes a sensible approach at JSMs and is formidable on her feet in court."

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 excellent on all fronts."

"She is a very effective advocate, hitting the key points quickly and taking a cooperative approach."

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.

"She is really good: pragmatic and emotionally intelligent enough to know how to handle cases."

"She has a very even, logical and diplomatic manner."

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.

"He is a very strong advocate."

"He is very sensible, easy to work with, pragmatic and experienced."

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.

"Nina is robust in her position, offers straightforward advice and is extremely clever tactically."

"Nina is an exceptional barrister - calm, collected and completely over every single detail of the case."

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.

"He has an encyclopedic knowledge and the ability to digest and advise upon significant volumes of documents very efficiently. His advocacy is always excellent."

"In court he is quite outstanding, a dogged and pugnacious performer."

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.

"Arun stands out for his ability to absorb complex cases and provide clear, well-judged defences, counter-schedules and advices. He is also highly responsive - the full package."

"Arun is a super advocate who prepares his cases thoroughly and provides clear commercial advice."

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.

"Daniel is brilliant - a very pragmatic and sensible advocate."

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 has good client relationship skills and puts the client at ease."

"He is an excellent advocate who is very well prepared and delightful."

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's advocacy is excellent. She is very strategic and has a light touch with clients and a pragmatic approach."

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.

"Isaac has exceptional knowledge of indemnity issues."

"He is an excellent barrister whose expertise in relation to motor policy coverage disputes is highly rated."

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.

"He is a very good barrister with a good grasp of key points in a case."

"He is very well prepared for conferences and prepares notes to assist experts."

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.

"Marcus is very courteous, constructive and imaginative as a negotiator."

"He is an incredible advocate - very commercially minded, excellent in court and in written argument, very friendly and always available to give ad hoc advice."

"Marcus is really good at getting to the nub of things really quickly. Strategy-wise he is really good, and he is very good at sifting through schedules."

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 very friendly and approachable, and has excellent commercial awareness and excellent pleadings."

"He's very good - personable and realistic."

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.

"James is straightforward and practical, and provides quick returns."

"James is a very good technical lawyer. He is quiet and unassuming, and measured in his delivery and approach, but extremely intelligent."

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

"Oliver is an excellent barrister providing reasoned and tactical approaches to matters, with top-notch drafting skills."

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.

"Charley provides clear, good notes and advice and has a great track record. She gets to grips with detail very quickly."

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.

"Spencer has excellent legal knowledge, technical ability and a rapport with clients beyond his year of call. He is a go-to junior and incredibly easy to work with."