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Jonathan Hand KC

Jonathan Hand KC

UK Bar 2026

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Outer Temple Chambers
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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Personal Injury: Animal Claims

All Circuits

2 years ranked

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury litigation. He has wide-ranging experience across both these fields, acting for a mix of claimant and defendant clients. His cases involve complex liability issues and high value quantum, mainly catastrophic brain and spinal injuries as well as fatal accident cases. He is frequently instructed in clinical negligence claims arising from birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy and other neurological injuries. His personal injury work includes claims relating to road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and public liability claims. He has a particular specialism in equine and other animal related litigation and is well-known for his expertise in this area.

Other aspects of his practice cover sports law in particular relating to his equine work, often acting for clients in the horse racing industry; inquests including deaths following medical treatment; and professional negligence claims arising out of the conduct of personal injury litigation.

He sits as a part-time judge in the Mental Health Tribunal. He is the author of A Practical Guide to Personal Injury Claims Involving Animals (Law Brief Publishing), the only specialist textbook on this topic; writes the Westlaw Insight content on Liability for Animals; and is a former contributing author of APIL’s Guide to Clinical Negligence.

Career

Called: 1990. Silk: 2019. Mental Health Tribunal Judge: 2019.

Professional Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association

Professional Negligence Bar Association

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Personal Injury: Animal Claims - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Hand KC is a talented silk who receives instructions from both claimants and defendants. He is particularly adept at handling high-value cases involving severe neurological and spinal injuries, and is well-versed in Fatal Accidents Act claims.

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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

    Personal Injury: Animal ClaimsUK Bar

  • He has a very pleasant manner with clients. He is clear and thorough in his advice, and has considerable experience in dealing with these claims.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

  • Jonathan is super calm but super focused, with meticulous attention to detail. He was a very reliable, approachable and collaborative adviser, and an effective negotiator in round table meetings.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

  • Jonathan is excellent to work with, he is clear at all times, is excellent with clients and is meticulous in making sure all issues are covered.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

  • Jonathan is very approachable, responsive and has an impressive eye for detail.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

  • He's a great silk who is willing to fight.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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