Personal Injury

Benjamin Browne KC acts for both claimants and defendants, and continues to enjoy a particularly stellar reputation among insurers. Catastrophic brain and spinal injuries make up the bulk of his personal injury practice. He is also an expert in cases concerning serious injuries suffered abroad as well as those involving contributory negligence. He regularly appears before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Christopher Russell is an esteemed barrister who counts an impressive range of high-profile defendant law firms and major insurers among his clientele. He has extensive experience of claims concerning accidents at work, harassment and abuse. He is also highly skilled in matters involving brain and spine injuries, amputations, and health and safety breaches.

Roger Harris is a highly proficient representative of defendant and claimant clients. He is a regular feature in complex catastrophic injury cases, especially those involving brain injuries. He also is experienced in handling matters concerning occupational stress and harassment. He has particular expertise in cases regarding injuries caused by animals.

Anna Hughes is a well-regarded barrister with experience handling complicated liability disputes and serious injury cases. She has a particular flair for quantum issues and routinely appears on behalf of defendant clients in cases concerning suspected fraudulent claims. She is adept at handling cross-border claims with jurisdictional complexity. She is also noted for her handling of claims arising from RTAs and accidents at work.

Harry Trusted receives instructions from claimant solicitors in catastrophic injury cases, with specific expertise in psychiatric, amputation and brain injury matters. He is applauded for his understanding of the quantum issues surrounding care packages, including periodical payments.

Martin Porter KC is current head of chambers and one of the leading claimants' counsel for personal injury litigation concerning cycling accidents. His knowledge of cycling law encompasses road improvements, traffic accidents and doping. He also represents defendants in serious brain and spinal injury, industrial disease and clinical negligence cases.

Meghann McTague acts primarily for defendant insurers in complex personal injury claims and is regularly instructed in cases involving catastrophic injuries or fatalities. She has considerable experience handling difficult employers' and public liability claims. She is particularly recognised for representing defendants in group action cases.

Anastasia Karseras is well versed in handling complex personal injury claims arising from RTAs and workplace accidents. She is often instructed to act as sole counsel for the defendant.

Helen Bell is an experienced barrister who is regularly instructed in complex personal injury and employment claims. She is particularly well versed in matters relating to psychiatric injury arising from bullying and occupational stress. She often represents insurer defendants.

Helen Wolstenholme is predominantly known for her defence of insurers in claims involving physical and psychiatric injuries. She focuses on employers' liability and motor accident claims, and is reputed for her ability to address allegations of exaggeration.

Jack Harris is regularly instructed in a wide range of personal injury proceedings. He has experience handling catastrophic injury, employers' liability, occupiers liability and RTA claims, including those involving allegations of fraud.

John McDonald is highly experienced in both personal injury and industrial disease cases. His experience extends to occupational stress, bullying and harassment matters. He has been instructed in arbitrations across Europe and Africa, and is well thought of for his understanding of insurance law, with a particular focus on motor insurance issues.

Niazi Fetto KC has developed a fine reputation for his advocacy in high-profile group actions. He is regularly selected to defend the government against claims relating to occupational stress, pain and injuries. He is frequently instructed in claims by injured service personnel against the MoD. He has related expertise in product liability and clinical negligence.

Rehana Azib KC brings her knowledge of employment law to bear in her personal injury practice, defending against harassment, occupational stress and accident at work claims. She is a familiar face in the courts representing local authorities and corporations.

Andrew Bershadski has a strong personal injury practice incorporating matters arising from incidents abroad. He has experience in claims involving employers' liability and corporate negligence as well as cases with complex fact matrices including third-party duties of care. He is equally comfortable acting for defendants and claimants.

Robert Cumming is a respected junior barrister who predominantly acts for insurers. He is well versed in cases arising from accidents at work and motor accidents.