JUNIOR PROFILE

Robert Horner

UK Bar 2026

Deka Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Deka Chambers

Practice Areas

Robert specialises in high value catastrophic personal injury and clinical negligence claims.

Robert has a keen eye for detail, excellent strategic sense, and an ability to explain complex legal principles in a clear way. His approachable manner is well received by clients. He is a robust advocate and true team player.

Career

University of Durham 95-98, Whetton Award

Inns of Court School of Law 98-99, Hardwicke Scholar

Called to the Bar 1999

Professional Memberships

APIL

PIBA

Publications

Contributor to APIL ‘RTA Guide to liability’.

Co-Editor of ‘Clinical Negligence Claim: A Practical Guide’

Personal

Outside of work, Robert enjoys cross-country running, albeit it takes him ever longer to cover ever shorter distances.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robert Horner has significant experience in the personal injury and clinical negligence fields. He is regularly called upon to act for claimants and defendants in fatal accident claims as well as cases involving brain and psychiatric injury.

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robert Horner is a well-regarded junior experienced in the handling of complex clinical negligence and personal injury claims. He is regularly instructed in cases arising from negligent treatment and failures in diagnoses, and acts for both claimants and defendants.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rob is incredibly bright and analytical. He leaves no stone unturned and is excellent in joint settlement meetings. He is brilliant to work with and always on hand to talk things through.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Rob is always keen to help and to make himself available for conferences at short notice. He is extremely thorough and always well prepared to deal with technical complex issues.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Robert Horner is very thorough with meticulous attention to detail. He is astute and always well prepared. He takes a kind and open approach with clients.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
He went above and beyond and didn't leave a stone unturned.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
Rob is very affable with clients, and has an excellent eye for detail and a structured approach to his work.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
Robert Horner is meticulous when it comes to details.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar