JUNIOR PROFILE

Adam Dawson

UK Bar 2026

Deka Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Personal injury and Clinical Negligence

Career

Adam completed pupillage at 199 Strand where he was a tenant until joining 9 Gough Chambers (now Deka Chambers) in 2006. His career has always focussed on Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, predominantly acting for Claimants. Adam has built up an outstanding reputation with his ability to put clients at ease, providing clear advice in a sensitive and effective way. He is liked and well respected amongst peers and known as a tough court room advocate. In negotiations, Adam is tenacious on behalf of his clients.

Adam has been head/joint head of the award winning Personal Injury Team at Deka Chambers since 2019. His current workload includes six and seven figure catastrophic injury claims across the breadth of personal injury and clinical negligence work. Adam represents clients across the country and at all level of court.

Professional Memberships

APIL

Publications

Adam has contributed to a number of publications including Jordan’s Guide to Road Traffic Accidents; 9 Gough Square Clinical Negligence volumes 1-5 and as co-editor of APIL’s updated Guide to RTAs.

Personal

Adam was educated at the University of Leeds. He is married with three children. Adam is Chair of a Mental Health Charity; trustee of a social care charity and enjoys playing (and watching) most sports. In recognition of his charity work, Adam was awarded an MBE in the 2025 Kings Birthday Honours List.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adam Dawson has a personal injury practice that includes fatal accident, brain and spinal injury cases. This broad base of expertise also serves his predominantly claimant clients extremely well in areas such as EL/PL claims and RTAs. He is well versed in claims with a complex dependency angle.

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Adam Dawson is noted for his expert handling of a wide range of clinical negligence claims, and has experience appearing both led and unled in high-value and complex matters. His broad expertise encompasses amputation claims and cases arising from delays in diagnosis.

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Strengths

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Adam Dawson is a truly exceptional barrister, with unrivalled client care and rapport.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Adam is charming, unflappable and an excellent negotiator.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Adam has a natural ability to distil complicated legal issues into clear, straightforward advice, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Adam Dawson is wonderful with clients while delivering direct advice. He is brilliant to work with and have on your team.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Adam Dawson is excellent. He is personable, quietly confident and a persuasive advocate. He is incredibly astute and he has an analytical mind.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
Adam will always give clear and sensible advice. He is very approachable and has great empathy.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar