Personal Injury

Gerard McDermott KC is a pre-eminent silk and one of the finest personal injury barristers on the circuit. He focuses on the largest catastrophic injury cases and routinely acts in precedent-setting cross-border litigation. He is widely praised for his fantastic track record in unpromising or challenging cases. Much of his work relates to RTAs. His personal injury work is aided by his expertise in employment law and understanding of complex EU legislation.

"Gerard is a trailblazer who nurtures people around him."

"Gerard is incredibly well versed in high-value serious injury litigation and great at grappling with technical issues."

"Gerard has excellent client care skills and is an excellent advocate who is quick at thinking on his feet during a hearing."

Ben Bradley is highly regarded for his handling of a wide range of personal injury and clinical negligence matters. He is frequently instructed in catastrophic injury cases, sex abuse claims and military claims. He is also noted for his expertise in equine work.

"Ben is thorough and hard-working."

"Ben has a great common-sense approach while being extremely tough with opponents."

Eliot Woolf KC is known for his impressively broad practice which encompasses cross-border and travel claims, catastrophic injury and military accidents. He often represents claimants in motor accident cases. He elicits praise for his forensic approach to complex evidence, particularly when it concerns issues of quantum and liability.

"Eliot is fantastic with clients and experts alike. He has a lovely, friendly manner which is allied to a great intellect and instinct for how to run cases of the highest value."

"He is very smooth and well prepared, and has presence and power in court."

"His legal mind is razor sharp, and his client skills are the very best out there."

Harry Steinberg KC is highly regarded for industrial disease and catastrophic personal injury cases. He boasts an exhaustive knowledge of asbestos disease issues. He has also developed an understanding of the international laws relating to aerotoxic syndrome and is frequently instructed in group action product liability cases.

"He is the go-to barrister when you have cases involving complex quantum particulars. He is so easy to work with, responsive, and his knowledge of quantum cases is exemplary."

"Harry is incredibly robust but is able to communicate human elements. He has great conviction with the plans."

Nathan Tavares KC appears in significant, high-value catastrophic injury cases in which damages often exceed £1 million. He is well equipped to handle litigation involving multiple claimants and difficult liability and quantum issues. He acts for both claimant and defendant clients.

"Nathan is a fierce advocate, takes no hostages and is fantastic in court. His determination to get a good result for the client is impressive."

"Nathan is always incredibly thorough, approachable and a very safe pair of hands in complex and high-value work."

"He brings thoughtful excellence to every case. He is very thorough in preparation, kind and supportive with clients, and not afraid of a fight with his opponent."

Sarah Crowther KC is an established personal injury and clinical negligence barrister. She regularly acts for both claimants and defendants in cases arising from motor accidents. She is often called upon to appear in cases where liability is contested.

"Sarah is technically able and agile, pragmatic and takes her clients' views into account."

"She has total mastery of all the details and evidence in a case."

"She is ruthless in court and a great cross-examiner."

Head of chambers James Counsell KC is experienced in a range of personal injury matters. He stands out in particular for his specialism in acting for survivors of non-recent sexual abuse.

"James is an excellent advocate, very pragmatic, and clients find him very engaging."

Jonathan Hand KC routinely acts on behalf of both claimant and defendant solicitors in major personal injury and clinical negligence matters. He is an authority in the niche area of catastrophic injuries caused by animals, particularly those involving horses. He is also highly regarded for his adroit handling of complex liability issues arising from RTAs and sporting accidents. He fields additional expertise in fatal accident claims.

"Jonathan has a lovely manner with clients and pairs it with thorough research of cases."

"Jonathan understands the world of complex life-changing injury."

"Jonathan Hand is meticulous in terms of preparing pleadings and complex loss calculations and communications with medical experts and the client."

Matthew Phillips KC has a broad personal injury practice and offers considerable expertise in industrial disease and catastrophic injury claims. He has experience acting in cases stemming from RTAs.

"Matthew has sound judgement and is great with clients."

Will Young has growing expertise in personal injury matters and is routinely instructed in catastrophic spinal cord and brain injury claims. He is also well versed in complex equine injury and psychiatric injury cases, and is sought after for his expertise in complex quantum disputes.

"Will is very impressive. He is meticulous yet speedy in responding to papers."

"His attention to detail is very impressive. He is very capable at dealing with experts and pinpointing what needs to be extracted."

Aliyah Akram has broad expertise in personal injury claims, representing claimants suffering from catastrophic injuries as well as conditions such as sick building syndrome. She is also well versed in cases arising from fatal accidents, including motor accidents. This is complemented by her prowess in industrial disease and travel cases.

"Aliyah Akram is like a white knight that comes to save clients and deals with matters incredibly sensitively."

"She is incredibly technically able, excellent on her feet and fantastic at handling clients."

"Her advice is very clear, her drafting skills are really good and her attention to detail is exceptional."

James Aldridge is an RTA and liability specialist with extensive experience in catastrophic injury, including brain and spinal injury, and psychiatric injury cases. He represents both claimants and defendants. He is also regularly instructed in public and employers' liability cases.

"James is a superb barrister, very impressive on his feet and equally so in conference."

"James is unflappable and fights hard for his clients. He doesn't miss a thing, and his knowledge of the law is second to none."

"He provides excellent client service and is able to easily grasp and tackle complex issues."