Personal Injury: Industrial Disease | UK Bar

12 King's Bench Walk houses a deep bench of experienced barristers at both senior and junior levels, with "strength in all areas and at all levels." The set's tenants are regularly instructed in complex mesothelioma claims arising from asbestos exposure. Members are also highly regarded for their expertise in large-scale group actions, and the team has significant experience of handling claims for noise-induced hearing loss and non-freezing cold injuries brought by service personnel against the MoD. Members recently represented a number of military claimants bringing claims against the MoD for hearing loss suffered in the course of service. Barristers at 12KBW also acted in a group action on behalf of former workers at British Steel Coke Oven Works seeking compensation for respiratory diseases and skin cancer.

Crown Office Chambers is a leading set for industrial disease matters, and houses a strong bench of barristers experienced in the handling of a wide range of claims. Members are highly regarded for their representation of defendants in complex mesothelioma, noise-induced hearing loss and hand-arm vibration cases, and regularly appear in the most high-profile cases in the market. A recent example is Holmes v Poeton, where the claimant suffers from Parkinson's Disease allegedly caused by exposure to a chemical solvent. Group actions are another key area of expertise for the team: the set recently represented members of the armed forces in the Military Deafness Litigation, in which claimants seek compensation for noise induced hearing loss whilst in active service or training.

Kings Chambers is a highly regarded set for personal injury matters and a top choice for complex and high-value asbestos cases. The set's members are regularly called upon to handle mesothelioma and lung cancer claims arising from exposure to toxic substances, and act for both insurers and individual claimants. The team is noted for its involvement in landmark cases in the market. Members recently acted for an ex-RAF employee who developed multiple sclerosis after being exposed to high levels of industrial chemicals. Instructing solicitors note: "The barristers without exception have strong technical knowledge combined with excellent client care."