JUNIOR PROFILE

Sam Stevens

UK Bar 2026

2 Temple Gardens

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Sam’s main areas of practice are employment, public law and inquiries, clinical negligence and product liability. He is an expert in issues of private international law, which cut across these practice areas.

Career

Sam read law at the University of Warwick (LLB) and the University of Cambridge (LLM). He is an experienced advocate who is frequently instructed in substantial matters, both as sole counsel at trial and as part of a team. Sam is also experienced at examining witnesses in inquiry proceedings, having done so as junior counsel to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.

Professional Memberships

Sam is a member of PNBA and ELA.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Sam Stevens is experienced in handling a range of complex clinical negligence claims, including those arising from failed diagnoses. He is regularly called upon to represent insurers and private clinicians.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Sam Stevens is a well-respected junior, noted for his involvement in large-scale public inquiries. Recent mandates include the Thirlwall Inquiry and the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry. Stevens is also appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown.

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Strengths

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He is extremely hardworking and a great team player.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
He is quietly confident and does exceptionally effective witness handling.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
He is an excellent lawyer, he is a joy to work with and a good advocate.
Clinical NegligenceUK Bar
Sam Stevens is an exceptional barrister and a pleasure to work with. He has phenomenal attention to detail and is an excellent advocate and drafter.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
I would say that Sam is an excellent lawyer, a joy to work with and a good advocate.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar