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Outer Temple Chambers

Personal Injury: Animal Claims

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Personal Injury: Animal Claims - All Circuits

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Outer Temple Chambers is highly renowned for the "superb strength in depth" it provides with regards to animals-related issues. Acting for both claimants and defendants, the set's tenants have experience of handling a wide array of cases ranging from claims arising from accidents at leading racing yards to farming injuries. Members are frequently sought out for instruction on Animals Act matters involving complex causation, liability and quantum issues. Recent examples of work include Schoultz v (1) Ball, (2) Miller and (3) Sabesan, a high-profile case brought by a claimant who sustained serious brain injury as a result of a traffic accident caused by an escaped horse.

Paul Barton is practice director.

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Strengths

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  • The communication with clerks is very good. They always respond promptly and manage expectations in terms of counsels' availability and when a response is likely to be received.

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  • It has a fabulous clerking team. They are proactive, friendly and straightforward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harriet Jerram
    Harriet Jerram

    Harriet Jerram

    Harriet Jerram is an accomplished junior with a strong practice in clinical negligence to complement her expertise in Animals Act cases. She regularly acts for defendant owners and insurers in significant cases involving horses, but also has experience representing claimants.

    • Harriet is a superb barrister who excels in the world of the Animals Act.

      Personal Injury: Animal Claims respondentUK Bar

    • She is brilliant. Her pleadings in equine defence work are great. She clearly knows her stuff.

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  • Jonathan Hand
    Jonathan Hand

    Jonathan Hand

    Jonathan Hand KC has particular expertise in animal-related cases arising in a sports context, most notably within the horse racing industry. He acts both for injured claimants and for defendant stables and trainers alongside providing thought leadership on injuries caused by animals.

    • Jonathan Hand KC is a specialist in Animal Act claims.

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  • Nathan Tavares
    Nathan Tavares

    Nathan Tavares

    Nathan Tavares KC is well respected for his practice handling serious equestrian cases. He mostly acts for defendant institutions involved in riding accident claims, but also has broader expertise in injuries involving horses. He has a wide practice encompassing clinical negligence, product liability and non-animal personal injury claims.

    • Nathan is measured and exceptionally thorough. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and tackle strategy. He is a strong team player with solid judgement.

      Personal Injury: Animal Claims respondentUK Bar

    • He knows the law well and is a good negotiator and excellent advocate. His advocacy is first-rate.

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  • Ben Bradley
    Ben Bradley

    Ben Bradley

    Ben Bradley KC is a well-respected barrister with an established injury practice. He has particular expertise in handling equestrian claims and acts for both claimants and defendants. His knowledge of the Animals Act is bolstered by his experience acting in broader negligence claims, including beyond the animal context.

    • Ben has got great knowledge in terms of the Animals Act. He is really strong in advice and guidance, which is much valued. Also, he is very personable and collaborative.

      Personal Injury: Animal Claims respondentUK Bar

    • Ben Bradley KC was impressive. He was quick to respond to any query raised, with clear and concise advice on particularly complex issues.

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