Personal Injury

Benjamin Browne KC acts for both claimants and defendants, and continues to enjoy a particularly stellar reputation among insurers. Catastrophic brain and spinal injuries make up the bulk of his personal injury practice. He is also an expert in cases concerning serious injuries suffered abroad as well as those involving contributory negligence. He regularly appears before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"Benjamin is a charming and effective advocate."

"He has huge gravitas and presence. He is brilliant in court, experienced and a top lawyer."

"He is an extremely astute performer with a very good eye for detail and a way of cross-examining that is both meticulous and deadly."

Roger Harris is a highly proficient representative of defendant and claimant clients. He is a regular feature in complex catastrophic injury cases, especially those involving brain injuries. He also is experienced in handling matters concerning occupational stress and harassment. He has particular expertise in cases regarding injuries caused by animals.

"Roger has a really good brain. He is very tactical, robust and provides sensible advice to his clients."

"He is very impressive, on top of his brief and really knows the law."

Christopher Russell is an esteemed barrister who counts an impressive range of high-profile defendant law firms and major insurers among his clientele. He has extensive experience of claims concerning accidents at work, harassment and abuse. He is also highly skilled in matters involving brain and spine injuries, amputations, and health and safety breaches.

"Christopher provides commercially sound, intelligent and in-depth legal advice."

Harry Trusted receives instructions from claimant solicitors in catastrophic injury cases, with specific expertise in psychiatric, amputation and brain injury matters. He is applauded for his understanding of the quantum issues surrounding care packages, including periodical payments.

"He is not afraid to run an argument when an argument needs to be run and is clear with clients, who appreciate his open and straightforward approach."

"Harry is very knowledgeable and well known."

Martin Porter KC is one of the leading claimants' counsel for personal injury litigation concerning cycling accidents. His knowledge of cycling law encompasses road improvements, traffic accidents and doping. He also represents defendants in serious brain and spinal injury, industrial disease and clinical negligence cases.

"Martin is an intelligent barrister who is popular with clients. He has an impressive ability to get to the heart of issues quickly and is always on top of things."

"Martin is a top-class advocate. In court, he is absolutely engaging and excellent."

"He is known as the cyclists' silk and is very well known and established in that niche. He's very helpful in terms of lay witness evidence and provides very valuable input."

Meghann McTague acts primarily for defendant insurers in complex personal injury claims and is regularly instructed in cases involving catastrophic injuries or fatalities. She has considerable experience handling difficult employers' and public liability claims. She is particularly recognised for representing defendants in group action cases.

"Meghann is absolutely great. She is easy to work with, puts clients at ease, and knows how to present complex issues in an easy way to get the best out of a case."

"She has a great tactical mind but is very fair and proportionate."

Anna Hughes is a well-regarded barrister with experience handling complicated liability disputes and serious injury cases. She has a particular flair for quantum issues and routinely appears on behalf of defendant clients in cases concerning suspected fraudulent claims. She is adept at handling cross-border claims with jurisdictional complexity. She is also noted for her handling of claims arising from RTAs and accidents at work.

"Anna provides detailed and well-balanced advice, good technical insight into medical causation and a measured approach with witnesses."

"She is an effective opponent who is very efficient. Judges like her."

"She is easy to work with and clear in her advice."

Helen Bell is an experienced barrister who is regularly instructed in complex personal injury and employment claims. She is particularly well versed in matters relating to psychiatric injury arising from bullying and occupational stress. She often represents insurer defendants.

"Helen is frighteningly intellectual yet extremely approachable and great with clients."

"She is a class act. Meticulous and thorough, her attention to detail is abundant. She takes time to understand the papers and get things researched."

Helen Wolstenholme is predominantly known for her defence of insurers in claims involving physical and psychiatric injuries. She focuses on employers' liability and motor accident claims, and is reputed for her ability to address allegations of exaggeration.

"Helen is an excellent barrister who always goes the extra mile."

"She is a pleasure to work with: always well prepared, calm and very good with clients, creating a collegiate approach."

Jack Harris is regularly instructed in a wide range of personal injury proceedings. He has experience handling catastrophic injury, employers' liability, occupiers liability and RTA claims, including those involving allegations of fraud.

"Jack goes above and beyond for clients, providing detailed advice and excellent advocacy."

"He is very well prepared and experienced. He has great instinct and is an excellent advocate."

John McDonald is highly experienced in both personal injury and industrial disease cases. His experience extends to occupational stress, bullying and harassment matters. He has been instructed in arbitrations across Europe and Africa, and is well thought of for his understanding of insurance law, with a particular focus on motor insurance issues.

"He has a first-class brain for motor insurance work."

Niazi Fetto KC has developed a fine reputation for his advocacy in high-profile group actions. He is regularly selected to defend the government against claims relating to occupational stress, pain and injuries. He is frequently instructed in claims by injured service personnel against the MoD. He has related expertise in product liability and clinical negligence.

"Niazi is a classy operator. He is intelligent, thoughtful and urbane."

"His knowledge of the specialist demands of group litigation is thorough, and his advice on the strategic approach is deft and astute. His considerable expertise in personal injury is plain to see."

Rehana Azib KC brings her knowledge of employment law to bear in her personal injury practice, defending against harassment, occupational stress and accident at work claims.She is afamiliar face in the courts representing local authorities and corporations.

"Rehana has a phenomenal work ethic. She really goes the extra mile for the client and delivers sound, commercial advice time after time."

"She is excellent with clients and understanding their priorities and concerns."

Anastasia Karseras is well versed in handling complex personal injury claims arising from RTAs and workplace accidents. She is often instructed to act as sole counsel for the defendant.

"She is brilliant on her feet and does not become flustered even when she is quizzedby the presiding judge on legal points."

"Anastasia's attention to detail and preparation is second to none. She is excellent on her feet and able to adapt quickly when needed."

Andrew Bershadski has a strong personal injury practice incorporating matters arising from incidents abroad. He has experience in claims involving employers' liability and corporate negligence as well as cases with complex fact matrices including third-party duties of care. He is equally comfortable acting for defendants and claimants.

"Andrew is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and personable."

Robert Cumming is a respected junior barrister who predominantly acts for insurers. He is well versed in cases arising from accidents at work and motor accidents.

"Robert is an excellent lawyer. He is always up for a fight and is fantastically quick on his feet."

"Robert is someone I can rely on completely to provide clear and concise advice and who has the necessary strategic vision to deal with a claim in the most effective way."