Personal Injury

Simeon Maskrey KC is a leading silk who is heralded as one of the most gifted advocates handling precedent-setting personal injury, clinical negligence and product liability litigation. He routinely acts for both sides, and has a particular focus on maximum severity brain and spinal injury cases. He is a prominent presence in the Supreme Court and the ECJ.

"Simeon is a true star - a charming person and fantastic advocate. He has a sixth sense when it comes to choosing which points to pursue."

"Simeon is an outstanding barrister. His tenacious analysis of evidence and ability to apply that to tactical planning two or three steps ahead is commercially invaluable."

Adam Weitzman KC is one of the leading lights for defendant sexual abuse cases and is singled out for his robust advocacy and efficient approach. His clients include defendant charities, religious orders, local authorities and independent schools. His catastrophic injury practice is exclusively claimant-focused and centres on serious brain and spinal injuries, fatal accidents and amputations. He is also well regarded for his handling of cases involving children injured in RTAs. He has a forensic grasp of abuse cases involving non-delegable duties of care.

"Adam is an excellent barrister, technically minded but also brilliant with clients. He is innovative in his thinking and will go the extra mile for the clients."

"His legal knowledge and ability to analyse the issues is unparalleled. He always seems to be at least two steps ahead of everyone else and has an uncanny ability to predict how a case will develop."

"He is an excellent advocate, especially with liability trials, and a strong all-rounder."

Julian Matthews is an accomplished and hugely experienced senior junior who handles catastrophic injury cases of the utmost severity. He acts for both defendants and claimants, offering specific expertise in medically complex brain injuries and RTAs involving significant liability issues. His personal injury work benefits from his background in civil and family law.

"Julian is simply superb. He is the master of his brief and combines a keen strategic mind with a charming manner with his client."

"He is very elegant in court and has a solution-focused attitude yet is not afraid of ruffling feathers when needed."

Steven Ford KC has an outstanding reputation for his defence work in historic sexual abuse cases, an area that forms part of his specialist practice, which focuses almost exclusively on psychiatric injuries. He also represents defendants in occupational stress, bullying and harassment, and forced trafficking matters. His clients are often educational or religious institutions, youth organisations or local authorities. He has a sound knowledge of multiparty abuse claims with thorny liability issues.

"Steven is very responsive and provides clear and commercial advice."

"He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and his manner in court is respectful but effective."

"Steven is clear, calm and has the ability to cut through legal arguments with ease."

Timothy Meakin has an esteemed practice that covers a diverse range of personal injury areas, including catastrophic injury, industrial disease and sexual abuse cases. He routinely acts on behalf of insurers and claimants, and is especially well versed in complex employers' liability and workplace injury disputes. He has appeared in several claims against the MoD.

"Tim Meakin is a standout lawyer. He is an expert in his field, and his manner and sensitivity with clients does not go unnoticed."

"He is a skilled negotiator and extremely thorough."

"Nothing fazes him and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law in all its forms."

"Tim is charming and charismatic, putting clients at their ease. Straight-talking and witty, he will quickly identify the issues and as an advocate he is confident, versatile and fast-thinking."

James Weston is a personal injury specialist with experience handling catastrophic brain injury claims arising from accidents at work or on the road. His broad expertise also encompasses the defence of local authorities and institutions in claims of involving allegations of human rights breaches and negligence in relation to historic abuse.

"His knowledge of the law is superb and he is able to get this across well in conference and in writing. His pleadings are among the best and he doggedly puts the client's case forward."

"He is in high demand for his expertise, attitude, organisation, personal skills and general performance in complex matters."

Kiril Waite is a well-respected personal injury practitioner. He acts for both claimants and defendants and offers a particular specialism in psychiatric injury claims.

"He is excellent technically and an outstanding negotiator."

"Kiril has excellent communication, good drafting skills and advocacy."

Richard Baker KC has a varied personal injury practice covering psychiatric injury, spinal injury and employers' liability issues, among others. He has experience representing child claimants as well as adults in claims valued in the millions. He also accepts instructions from defendants.

"Richard is an all-rounder - responsive, patient with clients, technically excellent and a confident advocate. He makes it all look easy."

"Richard is cool, calm and collected under pressure and gives clear advice."

"He is so responsive, reliable and absolutely knows his stuff inside out."

Adam Walker has a personal injury practice that encompasses catastrophic injury and industrial disease matters, among other areas. He routinely acts on behalf of claimants and defendants, and is increasingly sought out by members of the armed forces in personal injury claims brought against the MoD. He is regularly instructed in cases involving substantial limitation issues.

"His advice and expertise is solid, and he has a great understanding of the complexities involved in military injury claims."

"Adam’s strengths lie in his careful planning of cases from the early stages, but he is equally adept at working under pressure. His written work is second to none and he leaves no stone unturned."

"Adam is a terrific strategist and trial advocate, loved by clients."

"Adam is exceptionally assiduous in his approach to drafting, advice and advocacy. Always well prepared and with a forensic and analytical mind, Adam diligently finds the most intricate details."

Liam Ryan is an experienced junior noted for his expertise in complex stress at work claims. He is also regularly called upon to handle cases involving psychiatric injury as part of his broad personal injury practice.

"He is extremely thorough in his approach and sets himself the highest of standards."

"Liam is excellent on his feet, very persuasive and very knowledgeable on occupational stress matters."

Simon King routinely receives instructions from claimants and defendants in catastrophic injury cases. He is well versed in pavement trip and RTA claims in which liability is disputed, and has further knowledge of cases concerning pre-existing conditions.

"Simon is a sage with wisdom and strength who is excellent with my clients."

William Chapman has a strong personal injury practice, frequently acting on multimillion-pound claims. He has particular expertise in brain injury cases and has a strong grasp of quantum issues. His experience includes omissions by public authorities, RTAs and claims arising out of sexual abuse.

"William's documents are always sophisticated and he is very technologically savvy. William can deal with clients with ease, striking a balance between giving frank advice while remaining empathetic."

"Able to deliver clear and consistent advice in terms which clients can understand without using jargon, he is smart, shrewd and all over the detail."

"William is unflappable, pragmatic and, most importantly, very good with clients in the most difficult of situations. He is approachable, contactable and unfailingly reliable."