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Provided by Nicholas Braslavsky KC
Practice Areas
Principal areas of practice: Personal injury and clinical negligence litigation in cases of the highest value and complexity. PI cases arising from road traffic, workplace, military, and recreational/transport accidents. Clinical negligence cases, particularly birth damage and missed diagnoses. Particular interest in catastrophic injury litigation generally including brain and spinal injury for both claimants and major insurers. Also, regulatory and disciplinary cases for medical and other professionals and regulatory authorities. Special interest in biotechnology and prosthetics. Also health and safety cases. Chambers in Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham.
Career
Birmingham University 1976-82; LLB (Hons) 1979; PhD 1982. Called 1983 (Inner Temple); Silk 1999; Recorder 2001. Deputy High Court Judge 2008. Head of Kings Chambers 2010-2017. Honorary Professor of Law, University of Birmingham 2016-
Professional Memberships
Personal Injury Bar Association
Publications
Various in journals and books
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Nicholas Braslavsky KC is a vastly experienced silk who represents claimants and defendants alike in catastrophic cases of neurological injury. He is also experienced in the handling of spinal injury and amputation cases. He is regularly instructed in claims of high value and complexity that arise out of RTAs, industrial accidents, sports and outdoor pursuits. He has a strong knowledge of periodical payment orders.
Nicholas Braslavsky KC is noted for his expert representation of claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence claims, including complex birth injury and delayed diagnosis. He is able to manage large class-action suits and has substantive expertise in acquired brain injury in adults.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"My silk of choice. Brings a wealth of experience and nous to cases. Good with clients. Just a pleasure to work with."
"Nick is a brilliant silk and a joy to work with. Excellent with clients. Has a can-do attitude and is an active listener. We have had many invaluable discussions when planning case strategies."
"Nicholas is reliable and quick thinking on his feet. He is always great with clients."
"Nicholas' abilities to manage challenging legal issues are impressive. He is approachable, personable and fantastic to work with."
"My silk of choice. Brings a wealth of experience and nous to cases. Good with clients. Just a pleasure to work with."
"Nick is a brilliant silk and a joy to work with. Excellent with clients. Has a can-do attitude and is an active listener. We have had many invaluable discussions when planning case strategies."
"Nicholas is reliable and quick thinking on his feet. He is always great with clients."
"Nicholas' abilities to manage challenging legal issues are impressive. He is approachable, personable and fantastic to work with."
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