Clinical negligence

Outer Temple Chambers

Referred to as ‘one of the heavyweights in the industry’, the clinical negligence practice group at Outer Temple Chambers is highlighted for its ’good range of talent and experience’. Operating predominately in highly complex disputes, the set’s cases encompass surgical errors, spinal injuries, cognitive injuries, along with various natal claims. Robert Dickason‘s recent activity is an example of this, such as Masih v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, an ongoing case pertaining to sudden cardiac death while under treatment for acute pancreatitis, which saw both breach of duty and causation under scrutiny. Senior barrister Nathan Tavares KC was recently active in CB v Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, an ongoing matter regarding the liability of mental health services and the extent of any responsibility to share information.

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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

'Graham Woods and Chris Rowe are excellent.'
'Paul Barton is always very accommodating and goes the extra mile to assist.'
'The clerks are very efficient, responsive and helpful. The service provided is second to none.Paul Barton in particular goes out of his way to ensure excellent service.'
'A good range of talent and experience.'
'Great breadth and strength in medical negligence cases.'
'Very professional set and competent in their area of work, with good availability of barristers.'
'Very good strength in depth at both silk and junior level in the clinical negligence space. One of the heavyweights in the industry.'
'The chambers have a broad range of skills and depth to call upon whenever needed.'

Avocats

Leading silks

Nathan Tavares KC

‘Excellent, skillful. Attention to detail is amazing, Skillful negotiator and very calm and measured.’

Eliot Woolf KC

'Eliot is incredibly astute and meticulous in his preparation. He is approachable and kind with vulnerable clients but still robust and in negotiations and ensures that they get the outcomes they deserve.'

Christopher Wilson-Smith KC

'Quick to assimilate information and incisively focus in on key aspects of a case. Can elucidate and articulate complex issues in a manner which is easy to understand. Has a commanding presence both in conference and court.'

James Counsell KC

‘Very good trial advocate with great attention to detail. He is very personable and puts his witnesses at ease.’

Sarah Crowther KC

‘Sarah is hugely well-respected in the clinical negligence world. She is very easy to work with, thorough and sensible.'

Jonathan Hand KC

‘Incredible attention to detail. Very good with clients, calm but authoritative and very unlikely to not know the answers in cases involving birth injury.’

Gerard McDermott KC

‘He is wise, measured and authoritative. He is also unflappable in the face of more hostile opposition.’

Rachel Vickers KC

‘Attention to detail is second to none. Extremely thorough, compassionate and listens to clients and takes the time to explain things in a way that is easy for them to understand.’

2025 Silks

Ben Bradley KC

‘Ben is always thoroughly prepared, fantastic with clients, approachable and sensible, adopting a common sense plan to achieve successful resolution of cases.’

Meilleurs Juniors

Harry Lambert

‘Excellent on quantum. All round very thorough providing good verbal and written advice in a timely manner. Responsive to questions and queries from instructing solicitors.’