Personal Injury

William Norris KC is an extremely well-regarded and experienced silk who is often called upon in complex liability and catastrophic injury cases. He is highly praised for his heavy-hitting advocacy and impressive knowledge of personal injury litigation, especially with respect to damages. Although his practice is predominantly defendant-based, he also represents claimants.

"He is a fearless advocate."

Neil Block KC is a true leading light of the defendant personal injury market. He regularly acts in high-stakes litigation of the utmost complexity on behalf of a raft of loyal insurer clients. Much of his work concerns accidents on roads and in places of work. He has recently been involved in prominent cross-jurisdictional and conflict of laws cases. His broad practice encompasses both individual claims and group actions.

"Neil is a go-to for hyper complex issues. He is impossible to ruffle, always seems to know the likely approach that a judge will take on a case and is very bright."

"He is excellent at marshalling the expert evidence and asking all the right questions of them."

"He has a leading status in this area of work yet he is very responsive and accessible."

Bernard Doherty is regularly instructed by claimant and defendant clients in the most complex spinal and brain injury claims. He is a well-respected authority on insurance disputes, especially those involving conflict of laws issues arising from accidents in Europe and further abroad.

"Bernard is just exceptionally experienced. He has got the level of technical ability to have written a leading textbook but he is also personable."

"A consummate professional, he identifies key issues immediately, achieves outstanding results for the clients and is the barrister you want on your side."

"He is a formidable advocate who provides first-class advice."

Joint head of chambers Charlie Cory-Wright KC is highly sought after for his experience representing both claimants and defendants, including insurers, and an increasing number of secondary victims. He focuses on serious motor accident claims involving catastrophic injuries, both physical and psychiatric.

"Charlie is charming yet persuasive and well liked in court."

"He is very thorough and good with clients."

"He is very charming and combines that charm with excellent judgement."

Christian Du Cann is one of the most respected juniors in the market, with a well-earned reputation for his exceptional courtroom abilities. He regularly acts for claimants and defendants in extremely high-value catastrophic injury cases, including those concerning brain and spinal cord injuries. He is also noted for his expert handling of amputation claims.

"Christian is an experienced barrister who is competent, personable and effective at all times."

Derek O'Sullivan KC is a standout silk who regularly appears in high-value catastrophic injury cases. He elicits stellar market praise for his technical abilities and client care, as well as his handling of fraud allegations.

"Derek is an excellent leader who gets to the heart of a matter."

"Derek is tough, highly knowledgeable, excellent with clients and has a good commercial sense."

"Derek is very cerebral and very good with clients. He is a heavyweight in the defendant world."

Nina Goolamali KC is a well-respected advocate with an impressive defendant-side caseload composed primarily of maximum severity catastrophic injury cases. Her broad expertise covers areas such as sports accidents and cases concerning EL/PL. She has taken on several cases with international elements. She is also adept at handling matters concerning chronic pain, stress at work and harassment.

"Her work is simply of the highest order. A smiling assassin, you would underestimate her at your peril - she is a highly sophisticated, subtle and talented silk."

"She is extremely hard-working and you know that you are getting advice from one of the top KCs in this area."

"Nina is excellent - pragmatic and great to work with."

Sadie Crapper manages a busy personal injury practice and routinely handles quantum and liability disputes for claimants and defendants. She is noted for her experience with complex fraud cases and employers' liability disputes, having previously practised at the Employment Bar. Her personal injury work is informed by her knowledge of motor insurance fraud.

"She is very practical and a solid, effective advocate."

"Sadie assimilates vast amounts of information very quickly and is very nimble on her feet. She is extremely commercially minded and always looking at the bigger picture - a formidable opponent!"

"She is a fighter and a ferocious litigator who is very knowledgeable and has a tremendous eye for detail."

"Sadie's attention to detail is extraordinary. She always knows when to take a tough stance in claims and when to be more pragmatic."

Simon Browne KC is noted for his expertise in catastrophic brain and spine injury claims, which he regularly handles on behalf of major insurers and leading claimant solicitors. Over the course of his celebrated career, he has also developed a strong reputation for motor accident cases. His knowledge of costs elicits praise from market sources.

"Simon is very smooth, effective and knows his stuff."

Susan Rodway KC splits her impressive personal injury and clinical negligence practice between representing large insurers and claimants in catastrophic injury matters. Her cases concern serious circumstances such as loss of limbs and brain and spinal injuries. Her client care, tenacity and willingness to run difficult cases all elicit glowing market praise.

"Susan is a very solid KC who is passionate about getting the right outcome for the client."

"She is an outstanding cross-examiner and a real fighter for the claimant."

"Susan is excellent in all she does. She is great with clients, really approachable and great in court."

Emily Formby KC brings a comprehensive understanding of technical legal and medical issues to her personal injury cases. She is well versed in catastrophic and fatal injury claims and demonstrates particular strength in cases concerning human rights law. She has developed an excellent reputation for her handling of road accident and occupational stress claims.

"She is a very academically gifted lawyer. She is on top of the law, very easy to deal with and collaborative."

"Emily is a go-to for complex fatalities. She understands the issues and is able to provide an added layer of experience that really assists in driving a case to conclusion."

"Emily is an excellent leader and gets to the heart of a matter."

Geoffrey Brown is a respected senior junior with notable expertise in stress at work, amputation, fatal accident and catastrophic brain injury cases. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of employers' and public liability claims.

"He has vast experience and is just very effective across the board."

"He is a formidable advocate - very robust and he knows his stuff."

Romilly Cummerson predominantly acts for defendants in a wide range of personal injury matters. She is regularly instructed in cases involving substantial medical evidence and complex issues surrounding causation.

"Romilly understands complex issues and gets to grips with points quickly and in a way that allows negotiation and issues to be progressed."

"She puts so much effort into her cases and is so conscientious."

Emma Corkill has a mixed claimant and defendant practice. She acts on a wide range of issues including RTAs, historic sexual abuse and high-profile multiparty claims.

"Emma's strength is that she knows personal injury litigation inside out. She is very conscious of the issues in a case and tailors the litigation strategy accordingly."

"Emma is approachable and works well in a team to get the best for the client. She understands the issues and is able to get to the bottom of issues quickly."

James Todd KC acts for claimants and defendants in catastrophic injury matters. This includes road traffic accidents and claims arising under occupiers' liability. He is adept at handling claims alleged to be fraudulent or exaggerated.

"James is a high-class operator."

"He is highly intelligent, which comes across when he is advising on cases. His strength is cutting through complex issues, and in court and settlement meetings he has a really good manner about him."

Quintin Fraser is a talented junior barrister with a varied caseload. He is well versed in the representation of claimants and defendants in cases with complex liability issues, and is recommended for his expert handling of multi-track claims.

"Quintin is a professional advocate who delivers clear and well-considered advice."

"He is a calm presence in challenging circumstances, thorough and precise but very able to see the big picture."

"Quintin is always very thorough in the work he does. He has an excellent manner with clients."

"Quintin is a compelling advocate who is excellent with witnesses and clients."

Camilla Church is a well-regarded barrister noted for her adroit handling of high-value catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims. She is also routinely instructed in cases involving post-traumatic stress disorder and complex regional pain syndromes.

"Camilla is thorough and will be robust when a claim requires it."

"She is really good in explaining things to the clients, putting questions to experts in conferences and providing written advices."

Scarlett Milligan is an up-and-coming junior who has developed expertise in claims relating to psychiatric injuries and fatalities. She acts for both defendants and claimants in cases.

"Scarlett is an exceptional advocate with a vast array of knowledge and experience."