Personal Injury

Lee Evans is a leading senior junior who has an incredibly impressive caseload of numerous multimillion-pound, maximum severity catastrophic injury cases. He is a natural choice for the leading road traffic insurers and industry players. He has handled a number of chronic pain and brain and spinal cases with complex quantum issues. He regularly appears before the High Court.

"Lee is a very impressive barrister who is excellent with clients and able to explain very complicated matters with skill."

"He is quickly able to get to the heart of a case and understand the real issues. He is a very astute and capable barrister."

"Lee is a real star. He is firm, decisive and one of the easiest barristers to work with."

Andrew Wille accepts instructions from both claimants and defendants in his specialist area of life-changing brain and spinal injuries. He is also routinely involved in amputation cases and fatal accident claims which arise from motor accidents. He has developed notable expertise in accident at work cases. Many of his cases involve a clinical negligence aspect.

"Andrew's strengths are attention to detail and technical knowledge."

"He is thorough and detailed. He can be relied on to forensically analyse the evidence and provide comprehensive advice."

"Andrew is an intelligent and thoughtful barrister who always gets to grips with a case swiftly and has a charming manner."

Hannah Saxena is regularly instructed by both defendant and claimant firms in high-value multi-track claims. She is experienced in the handling of cases involving catastrophic injury, fatal accidents and chronic pain. She often acts in cases arising from motor accidents.

"Hannah provides detailed, thorough and comprehensive pleadings and advice on complex liability and quantum issues."

"Hannah offers excellent client service and has great attention to detail and an excellent ability to navigate complex legal matters."

"She has an excellent ability to forensically assess complex expert evidence and provide comprehensive advice."

Carwyn Cox is noted for his expert representation of both local authorities and claimants in complex personal injury cases. He is often instructed on high-value and complex road traffic and fatal accident claims.

"Carwyn is very personable and knowledgeable. He is skilled at putting clients at ease in conferences and at hearings. His quantum advice is clear and succinct."

"Clients and witnesses like Carwyn as he has a straightforward and no-nonsense approach."

"In court he is a formidable advocate and a forensic cross-examiner."

Howard Cohen predominantly acts for defendants in high-value personal injury cases and is well regarded for his expertise in claims arising from railway accidents. His personal injury practice is complemented by his recognised expertise in motor insurance fraud.

"He is an understated yet thorough and courteous advocate."

"Howard is a very experienced pair of hands. He is down to earth with clients and has a calm demeanour."

"He has a great eye for detail and innovation."

James Pretsell is a respected junior who routinely acts for insurers. He has particular experience handling cases arising from accidents at work.

"James is personable, engaging and a strategic thinker."

"James is clever, succinct and straightforward to deal with."

"He has excellent advocacy skills and technical skills."

Joshua Hedgman predominantly acts for defendants in high-value personal injury claims. He is skilled in cases involving complex issues surrounding causation or allegations of fundamental dishonesty. He is noted for his expertise in public liability and employers' liability claims.

"Josh is extremely bright, with an eye for detail and a creative outlook."

"Joshua is a very smooth and practical adviser. His pleadings are always to the point, his trial advocacy is slick and he is very calm under pressure."

"He produces very good, detailed paperwork."

Frederick Lyon has a strong personal injury practice covering appellate matters as well as first-instance trials and settlement negotiations. He is particularly experienced representing defendants in matters involving elements of dishonesty and fraud, but also acts for claimants in a broad range of claims including FND and chronic pain conditions.

"He is an astute lawyer and a very good advocate with good client skills."

"Freddy's advice is always succinct, clear and very detailed."

"He is thorough and very approachable, so I always feel I can pick up the phone to him to discuss a case."

"Freddy provides practical advice and effective advocacy while retaining a very personal touch."

Huw Davies predominantly acts for defendants in a wide range of personal injury matters including brain and spinal injuries. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of employers' and public liability claims.

"Huw is extremely able and engenders trust and rapport with those who instruct him. He provides detailed and thorough pleadings and advice."

"Huw provides an extremely amicable and user-friendly service with a clear focus on what is required to get the best outcome for the client."

"He seamlessly cuts to the core of tricky disputes, resolving matters in a cost-effective and pragmatic way."

John Brown leverages 20 years of experience in injury claims to benefit his clients. He accepts instructions on behalf of claimants and defendants in serious cases including spinal injuries and especially brain injuries. For defendants, he has significant experience in cases alleging fundamental dishonesty or fraud.

"John is straightforward and practical, and his advice is always succinct."

"He works as a team with those instructing him and has a great brain."

"He makes himself available to instructing solicitors to discuss issues and chat through tactics and approaches. He is good with opponents, straight to the point and clear in skeleton arguments."

John Meredith-Hardy handles a wide range of personal injury matters for both claimants and defendants, including cases arising from RTAs and complex employers' liability claims. He is routinely instructed to undertake cases involving amputations and psychiatric injury.

"John is very thorough and compelling in high-value and demanding claims."

Tom Bourne-Arton is noted for his expertise spanning a wide range of personal injury matters. He acts for both claimants and defendants, and routinely handles multi-track claims arising from accidents at work. He also regularly undertakes cases involving the Highways Act and complex occupiers' liability disputes.

"Tom's expertise in cutting through the minutiae and complexities is of invaluable assistance."

"Tom is very good with clients, and his advice is always fair and clear while recognising the potential risks in the litigation."