Personal Injury

Christopher Melton KC is a standout silk who excels at representing claimants in high-value catastrophic injury and fatal accident cases, particularly those involving minors. He does a significant amount of appellate advocacy and has appeared in the Supreme Court numerous times. He is also praised for his personal commitment to providing training for up and coming barristers.

"Chris is an outstanding silk who can tackle the most complex of cases with a calm authority. He cuts through everything, and keeps focused on the big issues."

"Chris leads on injuries of maximum severity. There is nothing Chris does not know about these cases. He is charming and impressive in conference, with clients and in court."

"Chris Melton KC combines a thorough and detailed approach to his cases with a warm and approachable manner, which makes it easy for clients, experts and solicitors to engage with him."

"Chris brings a thoughtful, considered, calm approach to any case, regardless of complexity. He places the client at the heart of the case, achieving excellent results even on the most difficult cases."

Winston Hunter KC is the head of chambers and a catastrophic injury specialist who also has extensive knowledge of issues surrounding loss of earnings and insurance indemnity. He applies his exceptional technical abilities to representing both claimants and defendants in complex, high-value cases.

"Winston sits right at the top when it comes to leading silks. He's technically astute, loved by clients and respected by all. He offers sensitivity, calmness and ease in the most complex situations."

"Quickly distils extremely technical issues into very accessible advice for clients. There is often a race between claimants and defendants to retain him on complex matters."

"A Rolls-Royce of silks. He's calm, reassuring and measured. He always gives great advice and gets fantastic results."

"The kindest, most talented, and most intelligent person I have ever worked with."

"One of the leading personal injury silks. He has very extensive knowledge of the full range of issues that can arise on the most complex cases."

Darrel Crilley is a specialist in catastrophic injury claims, especially those relating to the brain or spine. He regularly acts in industrial disease claims, amputations and cases involving accidents at work, including upper limb disorder and hand-arm vibration claims. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

"Darrel offers a calm and measured approach to complex areas of catastrophic injury. He is reliable and excellent in conferences and JSM. Darrel is well respected by those instructing and his peers."

"Darrel is very strong in dealing with cases where causation is in dispute and has a forensic eye for evidential detail. He is also very good at articulating this analysis."

"Darrel is always on top of his brief, extremely thorough and across the detail of any case. He brings excellent judgement and experience and is a reassuring presence on any case."

Darryl Allen KC is a highly respected silk who maintains an outstanding catastrophic injury practice. He acts for both claimants and defendants and has been instructed in relation to a wide variety of cases including those concerning brain and spinal cord injuries.

"Consistently at the top of his game."

"Darryl is very strong in all areas."

James Rowley KC maintains a balanced practice representing both claimants and defendants in catastrophic injury cases. He deals with claims of the utmost severity, including amputations along with brain and spinal injuries. He is lauded by sources for his attention to detail and understanding of complex quantum issues.

"James has a high level of technical knowledge and skill. He's an impressive and persuasive advocate."

"He has a brain the size of a small continent - just so intelligent!"

Michael Lemmy regularly represents claimants and defendants alike in multi-track cases of significant value. He has extensive experience in employment liability and RTA claims, and is particularly knowledgeable on brain and spinal injuries. He also handles claims relating to amputations and chronic pain.

"Mike offers a wealth of experience and knowledge in serious injury claims."

"Mike brings sound judgement and a wealth of experience to any case. He is excellent tactically and can cut to the issues in a case efficiently."

"Michael is technically excellent and always approachable."

Peter Burns KC specialises in personal injury and industrial disease claims, with additional expertise in insurance matters. He is very able to handle cases related to injuries of some severity, including high-value claims for brain and spinal injury. He primarily represents defendants, and is regularly instructed in cases involving complex medical causation issues.

"Peter provides a high level of client service and is popular with clients as a result."

"For high value brain and spinal cord cases Peter is one of the go-to silks. He's very easy to get on with, easy to talk to and calms the situation."

"Peter is one of the leading KCs in the region, if not the country. Exceptional talent. You can be absolutely reassured by his advice."

"He is highly innovative on his strategy, incredibly user-friendly and super easy to work with: this is a real bonus. The way that he marshals expert opinion is also supremely impressive."

Rhiannon Jones KC appears for both claimants and defendants in serious injury and chronic pain cases, with particular expertise in spinal and brain injury claims involving complex issues of quantum. Her practice also encompasses fatal accident and sexual abuse claims.

"A tenacious advocate. She's great with clients, terrifying to opponents."

"A great leading counsel, achieving excellent results."

"A strong advocate who cuts through complex issues and provides concise, empathetic and clear advice."

Simon Kilvington KC continues to develop his outstanding practice handling industrial disease and serious injury claims. He is well known for his expertise in asbestos-related cases. He is regularly instructed in cases involving complex medical and accountancy evidence.

"Simon is simply the best around. He's perceptive, tactically astute and a consummate advocate."

"He has a down-to-earth, open approach with clients and a team approach with instructing solicitors. He also possesses steely resolve, a no-nonsense approach and is excellent in the courtroom."

"Simon genuinely cares and is empathetic to clients who are in really difficult situations. Not only is he very empathetic, he is a firm and assured advocate."

Sally Hatfield KC is recognised for her expert handling of severe or fatal personal injury cases, often involving complex medical causation and disputed liability. She has handled complex accident cases and abuse claims.