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12 King's Bench Walk

Travel: International Personal Injury

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


12 King's Bench Walk

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Travel: International Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

12 King's Bench Walk is a highly regarded personal injury set with a strong reputation in the travel sector. Members act for claimants and defendants, including insurers, corporations, travel agents, airlines and tour operators, and are noted for their expert handling of high-value catastrophic injury claims arising from foreign RTAs and other accidents abroad. Instructing solicitors describe the set as being "very approachable," while additionally "the barristers do not appear to be put off by the prospect of dealing with a more challenging case." The team is also highlighted for its expertise in group actions and claims brought under the Package Travel Regulations. The set's barristers have experience appearing before the courts in several foreign jurisdictions, as well as the UK Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Recent instructions include acting for defendant Hoteles Lopez following the catastrophic injury of the claimant after falling through a skylight while on holiday at a Spanish hotel.

Oliver Parkhouse is the director of clerking.

Strengths

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  • 12KBW has some of the best clerks around. They are always personable and proactive in developing firm relationships with their instructing solicitors at every level.

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  • I am very happy with senior practice manager George Boggis and practice manager Rob Palumbo. They are friendly and responsive.

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  • The 12KBW clerks are always helpful and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Philip Mead
    Band 1Philip Mead

    Philip Mead

    Philip Mead is often instructed in high-value claims arising from RTAs and package holidays. He acts for both claimants and defendants in claims brought against insurers, compensation bodies and employers. He is well versed in accidents abroad that involve conflicts of law.

    • He is a very skilled advocate, having dealt with such a wide range of work.

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    • Philip has good attention to detail; he is very lateral in his thinking and in his curation of solutions.

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    • He is loved by clients thanks to his client-handling style; when he talks to someone who needs him, he puts them at ease in awful circumstances.

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  • Band 1William Audland
    Band 1William Audland

    William Audland

    William Audland KC is active in a range of complex travel cases arising from RTAs and package holiday incidents resulting in fatalities or catastrophic injury, representing both claimants and defendants. He also advises domestic tour operators and insurers on recovery actions against third parties. He is frequently instructed in cases involving complex issues of jurisdiction.

    • William is really well liked by both claimants and defendant solicitors.

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    • He is phenomenally cerebral, and a slick advocate.

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  • Band 2James Candlin
    Band 2James Candlin

    James Candlin

    James Candlin is frequently called upon for cases centring on jurisdiction and foreign law questions. He has significant experience of dealing with cross-border food poisoning, serious illness, catastrophic injury and other sensitive claims. He is highlighted by sources for the added value brought by his scientific background.

    • He's really good, he's very effective and judges really like him.

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    • James is a fantastic advocate, always available to discuss ongoing matters, and is clear and precise with advice and support.

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    • James is a safe pair of hands. He is experienced, a good all-round performer, he is accessible and user-friendly. The work he has done for us is impressive, he is really solid and reliable.

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  • Band 3James Pickering
    Band 3James Pickering

    James Pickering

    James Pickering offers a breadth of knowledge in relation to cross-border personal injury claims. He has experience defending claims on behalf of insurers as well as acting for large groups of claimants.

    • He is a very erudite barrister able to cut through to the issues quickly.

      Travel: International Personal Injury respondentUK Bar
    • He is really good, very experienced and practical.

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  • Band 3Lois Aldred
    Band 3Lois Aldred

    Lois Aldred

    Lois Aldred is experienced in international personal injury claims and has particular expertise in claims involving mass illness outbreaks, serious illness and life-changing injuries.

    • Lois is very good with sensitive cases, very good in those difficult cross-examinations. She is very empathic.

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  • Band 3Navjot Atwal
    Band 3Navjot Atwal

    Navjot Atwal

    Navjot Atwal focuses his practice on the representation of defendant tour operators, cruise operators and airlines in complex claims arising from accidents abroad. He is regularly called upon to defend claims under the Package Travel Regulations and is noted for his expertise in cases involving jurisdictional issues.

    • Navjot has great knowledge and provides excellent advice.

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  • Band 3Nina Ross
    Band 3Nina Ross

    Nina Ross

    Nina Ross is a strong up-and-coming barrister in the travel space with a solid knowledge of trespass to the person cases, particularly those involving international sexual assault claims.

    • She is an abuse law specialist across really high-profile work. She is really one to watch.

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  • Band 3Patrick Vincent
    Band 3Patrick Vincent

    Patrick Vincent

    Patrick Vincent KC acts for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of cases involving injuries sustained abroad. He is well regarded for his expertise in claims arising from foreign RTAs and is regularly called upon to handle claims involving difficult questions surrounding jurisdiction and applicable law.

    • Patrick always produces strong advice and has good, detailed knowledge.

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  • Band 3Spencer Turner
    Band 3Spencer Turner

    Spencer Turner

    Spencer Turner is a strong junior with a growing reputation in the travel market. His experience includes acting for cases involving RTAs.

    • He made himself available to us, he explained things very clearly, and he gave some helpful advice. He researched the law we needed and set it out clearly.

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    • Spencer was very good with the client and guided them through, and argued the case well.

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  • New SilksJohn-Paul Swoboda
    New SilksJohn-Paul Swoboda

    John-Paul Swoboda

    John-Paul Swoboda KC is highlighted for his expertise in international personal injury claims, recently appearing in the High Court on complex matters.

    • He is very unflappable. He is good at getting the judged ear and putting arguments across.

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    • John-Paul is an all-round class act. Intelligent, calm and excellent with experts and clients.

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