JUNIOR PROFILE

Helen Wolstenholme

UK Bar 2026

2 Temple Gardens

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Personal injury, clinical negligence, travel and jurisdiction.

Career

Helen was called to the Bar in 2002, following which she undertook pupillage at 2 Temple Gardens and became a tenant in 2004. Helen specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury (including accidents abroad). She has been recognised for many years as a leading junior in both practice areas. Acting for both claimants and defendants, Helen is particularly known for her work in exceptionally sensitive cases or those involving catastrophic injury.

Helen was appointed a Recorder (Crime, Midlands Circuit) in 2023. She is an elected member of the PNBA’s Executive Committee.

EDUCATION: Hertford College, Oxford University, MA Jurisprudence.

Professional Memberships

PIBA, PNBA.

Personal

Helen is a founding trustee of the educational charity LMK (Let Me Know).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Helen Wolstenholme acts for both claimants and defendants in complex medical negligence claims. She is regularly instructed in wrongful birth, delayed diagnosis and mental health cases. She is also experienced in the handling of fatal claims.

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Helen Wolstenholme is predominantly known for her defence of insurers in claims involving physical and psychiatric injuries. She focuses on employers' liability and motor accident claims, and is reputed for her ability to address allegations of exaggeration.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is a sensible advocate.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
She is very good on detail and highly responsive.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
Helen's knowledge is second to none. She achieves fantastic outcomes because of her attention to detail and skill at identifying the real issues in the matter.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Helen has a knack of winning cases, and stays the distance. She is very assured in her advice and well prepared for conferences. She works efficiently and offers excellent client care.
Personal InjuryUK Bar