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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Temple Garden Chambers maintains a prominent reputation in the market and houses "a great range of top level counsel who are more than capable of dealing with complex and sophisticated personal injury work." Members routinely undertake high-value instructions on behalf of both claimants and defendants, and offer significant expertise in catastrophic injury, fatal accident and military claims. Cases at the cutting edge of personal injury law are also a key area of strength for the team, and several of the set's members have been involved in the development of the law surrounding subtle brain injuries, chronic pain and fraudulent claims. Recent work includes B v T, a spinal cord injury claim before the High Court valued in excess of £10 million.

Dean Norton is senior clerk at the chambers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcus Grant
Marcus Grant
Star Individuals

Marcus Grant is a pioneer in the areas of complex subtle brain injury and chronic pain syndrome. He has been at the cutting edge of fibromyalgia litigation for many years. He is also instructed by insurers for committal proceedings for dishonest litigants.

Marcus is my go-to counsel on complex brain injury cases requiring the detailed analysis of the medicine, and he is also strong on liability.

No one comes close to Marcus in the fields of subtle TBIs and pain cases. He is able to distil very complex medical evidence into easy and calmly-delivered advice to clients.

Marcus Grant is unrivalled in his field when it comes to chronic pain or mild/subtle brain injury work.

He is an exceptional advocate who has excellent attention to detail and fantastic medical knowledge.

Marcus is always a pleasure to work with and a very highly polished barrister. He is excellent.

Richard Wilkinson
Star Individuals

Richard Wilkinson is a consummate professional who is instructed by large insurers in catastrophic injury, fatal accident and costs cases. He is also recognised for his impressive claimant-side practice. His experience in chronic pain litigation is particularly noteworthy, as is his expert handling of fatal accidents, claims involving head injuries and employers' liability disputes. He has further strength in RTA claims.

Richard is a very strong senior junior and go-to for serious brain injury work. Clients love him. He is a completely safe pair of hands.

Richard Wilkinson is so calm and unflappable. He will rip his opponent's work to pieces. You really don't want him to be on the other side.

Richard is steely, determined, excellent at drafting and in negotiations, and a dependable advocate.

Richard Wilkinson is an exceptional advocate.

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James Bell
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Band 1

James Bell has a highly reputable, predominantly claimant-based personal injury and clinical negligence practice, with a focus on catastrophic injuries including brain damage, chronic pain and amputations. He is noted for his experience in cross-border matters and motor accident cases. He also regularly acts in employers' liability claims.

He is an extremely good barrister who provides a high level of client care and good attention to detail across the board in personal injury.

James is an experienced advocate who grasps the key issues with both hands and always delivers the best possible settlement for his clients.

James is extremely good with clients. He provides detailed written analysis before meetings and drafts excellent pleadings and schedules.

Lionel Stride
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Lionel Stride
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Band 1

Lionel Stride is an experienced personal injury junior who regularly acts in a range of fatal and catastrophic injury claims. He is well regarded for his adroit handling of claims stemming from aviation accidents and those involving complex issues of causation. He also has expertise in cases involving non-organic pain and pre-existing rheumatological conditions.

Lionel is a forceful barrister who is very good on his feet in court.

A highly intellectual barrister, Lionel leaves no stone unturned. His advocacy skills are incredible and he thinks on his feet in a magnificent way.

Lionel Stride is a powerhouse junior. His attention to detail is second to none, and he prides himself on delivering an exceptional service, every time, whether on paper or on his feet.

Lionel is a master of detail and is the go-to barrister in any case involving complex medical histories and the need for no stone to be unturned. He will fight tooth and nail for clients.

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Peter Freeman
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Band 1

Peter Freeman is a top-performing barrister for claimant and defendant solicitors seeking detailed advice and robust advocacy in catastrophic injury cases, particularly RTAs. He is also regularly called upon to represent insurers. He is frequently instructed in cases involving aviation accidents. He also handles third-party claims against the railway sector. He is noted for his specialist expertise surrounding causation and complex liability issues.

Peter Freeman is a go-to counsel for difficult cases. He has excellent negotiating skills.

Peter is very thorough and diligent. He is excellent with clients and always very well prepared.

He is a confident and very experienced counsel who prepares meticulously for conferences. Peter’s attention to detail and easy manner with lay clients means he is a pleasure to work with.

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Benjamin Casey
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Band 2

Benjamin Casey acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims. He often represents clients in cases arising from motor accidents. He has noted expertise in complex tetraplegia claims.

Ben is assured, calm and highly knowledgeable. His advice is crystal-clear and his advocacy, both written and oral, is robust. His manner belies a steel determination to achieve great results.

Ben is an excellent advocate and very good at getting to grips with complex issues.

Benjamin has a wonderful, calm manner and takes the time to explain the issues to clients carefully and thoroughly. He also has excellent drafting skills.

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James Arney
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Band 2

James Arney KC is a dual expert in personal injury and costs litigation with a hefty caseload relating to serious brain injuries, amputations and fatal accidents. He acts for both claimants and defendants and has notable experience in RTA cases. He is frequently involved in high-value litigation.

James Arney oozes quality.

James is an excellent tactician who understands both claimant and defendant sides. He takes a very considered approach, explaining his thought process. It is wonderful to work with him.

James has excellent expertise and is effortless to work with. He works collaboratively.

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Paul Kilcoyne
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Band 2

Paul Kilcoyne provides skilful representation of claimants in litigation concerning catastrophic injuries. He is a leading choice for members of the armed forces bringing claims against the MoD, and has expertise in that area relating to non-freezing cold injuries, harassment and training accidents, among other things. He is also noted for his expertise in inquests concerning military deaths.

His written work is excellent. He provides very detailed and practical advice, and seeing a path through lots of complicated legal routes is something he is excellent at.

Paul is an excellent advocate.

Paul is an excellent advocate. He has a significant amount of knowledge in both the law and technical procedures. Clients get on very well with him and he has a very strong personable approach.

Paul Kilcoyne is very good for military claims. He has in-depth knowledge.

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James Laughland
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Band 3

James Laughland has a multidisciplinary practice focusing on personal injury and costs litigation. He is instructed by claimants and insurers alike, often in cases involving allegations of fraud or dishonesty. His ability to assess costs is valued by clients. He is equally effective appearing for his clients in trials and settlement meetings.

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Emma-Jane Hobbs
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Band 4

Emma-Jane Hobbs is sought out by both claimants and defendants for a range of personal injury work including cases involving brain and spinal damage, assault, psychiatric injuries and fatal accidents. She is well placed to handle cases in which issues of fundamental dishonesty arise, as well as matters with complex liability and causation elements. She also demonstrates considerable expertise in dependency issues.

She is good and sharp. She knew her stuff and was very good.

Emma-Jane is very knowledgeable and is excellent with clients.

She is doing heavy-hitting personal injury work and is very highly regarded.

Emma-Jane Hobbs is very impressive.

Matthew Brunning
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Matthew Brunning
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Band 4

Matthew Brunning is a well-known barrister with expertise in a variety of personal injury matters, including fatal and catastrophic injury claims as well as chronic pain and complex orthopaedic injury cases. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

Matthew Brunning is a consummate professional.

He is very passionate and really dedicated. He is knowledgeable and unflappable in his advocacy.

Matt Brunning is excellent.

Michael Rapp
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Michael Rapp
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Band 4

Michael Rapp is a senior junior with over 20 years' experience handling complex personal injury cases. He acts for both claimants and defendants in the most serious cases, including amputations, RTAs and falls from significant height.

Michael Rapp is tactically strong and well liked by clients. He gives careful and pragmatic consideration as to future steps in a case, leading to strong results even in tricky cases.

Michael Rapp is always helpful and approachable and has a good way with clients.

Michael has an ability to forensically examine a claim and cut to the real issues, identifying potential problems and addressing them early on in a claim. He is an excellent tactician and advocate.

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James Arney KC
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Personal Injury

Marcus Grant
Marcus Grant
Star Individuals
Richard Wilkinson
Star Individuals
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James Bell
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Band 1
Lionel Stride
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Lionel Stride
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Band 1
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Peter Freeman
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Benjamin Casey
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Paul Kilcoyne
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James Laughland
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Emma-Jane Hobbs
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Matthew Brunning
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Matthew Brunning
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Michael Rapp
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Michael Rapp
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