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Michael Rapp

Michael Rapp

UK Bar 2026

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Temple Garden Chambers
 Temple Garden Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Rapp has a thriving practice in complex, high-value personal injury and clinical negligence litigation. He has particular expertise in cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, life changing injuries and amputations.

Michael’s career has been dedicated to personal injury and clinical negligence work. He is frequently instructed in cases arising from serious road traffic collisions and industrial accidents. Known for his courtroom presence, he is regularly instructed in High Court and multi-track county court claims, often as sole counsel against Silks.

On the claimant side, Michael is recognised for his ability to understand and relate to clients, offering clear, compassionate, and pragmatic advice in in a highly empathetic manner. On the defendant side, he is a trusted advocate for insurers and corporate clients, particularly in high-value claims where fraud or exaggeration is suspected.

He has a strong track record of successfully litigating both liability and quantum through to trial and is known for his strategic insight and cross examination skills.

Professional Memberships

PIBA

Publications

The author of the chapter on the Motor insurance Bureau for the present and previous editions of Binghams on Motor claims.

Personal

Michael is the father of 2 sports mad teenagers and can often be found at the side of a cold, muddy pitch in winter or umpiring on the square in the summer. Having lived in the Alps at various times he is keen to get to the mountains and ski in winter, whenever possible.

Chambers Review

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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  • 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.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

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

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

  • 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.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

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